How to Ask for a Pay Rise

You’re good at your Merseyside job, but you feel undervalued, how do you go to your Merseyside employer and ask for a rise? If you’re not prepared then you’ll not get a rise, your boss can see you coming a mile away.

So how can you give yourself the best change of getting that pay rise you deserve?

1. Ask for a private meeting

Don’t ask for a “Pay Rise Meeting”, you’ll get turned down flat. Ask for a “Review Meeting” to check on how well you’re doing. (You should be doing well at your Merseyside job to ask for a pay rise!) Don’t suggest you’re asking for a pay rise yet, keep it up your sleeve the boss will just say “No” before you’ve had a chance to make you case.

2. Make sure you’ve done your homework

Check out other jobs in Merseyside and other comparative Merseyside careers to see what the going rate is. This will form the backbone of the your request and it lets your Merseyside employer know you’ve been looking around and you’re aware there’s a market for you talents market.

3. Timing is everything

When did you last have a pay rise? If it was within the last nine months then you need to have a good case as to why there should be another one so soon. Has your work been so much better than before? Are you a better employee than your work colleagues?

A god tip to make more likely you’ll be better compensated for your work in Merseyside is to wait until you’ve been standing out from the crowd, with some great performances. The request will be half expected.

The best time to ask for a rise at your Merseyside job is often a Friday afternoon, that way the boss gets all weekend to consider your request, and think about how difficult it would be to replace you if you left your Merseyside career.

4. What if your Merseyside employer says no?

If the company hasn’t got the money to give you a pay rise then its unlikely you’ll get one. There may be other reason for you to consider. If you do get a negative you could ask for non-monetary benefits.

You could ask your Merseyside employer if you could have more annual leave or extra car allowance. Maybe you could ask for a training course to help develop your Merseyside career.

5. Don’t fall out with the boss, you can always ask again

If the boss says no and you end up with no extras either as compensation for your work in Merseyside then don’t make any snap decisions. If you do decide you’re undervalued and leave your Merseyside job the leave on good terms, its likely your paths will cross in the future.