30
My old boss in Chicago told me to never ask for a raise
He said it makes you look weak and they'll just give you more work. Happened at our annual review meeting last March. I've always wondered if that's just his outdated view or actual good advice. Anyone dealt with a manager who gave advice that felt totally backwards?
2 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In2 Comments
logan_owens1418d ago
Wait, so did he ever explain what you're supposed to do instead? Just hope they notice your work and bump your pay on their own? That seems like a great way to get stuck at the same salary forever.
1
shanegibson18d ago
Actually, the advice is usually to build a case first. You don't just ask out of the blue. You track your wins, like finishing a big project early or taking on extra duties. Then you schedule a real talk with your boss, lay out that list, and ask for a review based on your new value. It's not about waiting, it's about asking the right way with proof.
8