i'm starting to feel nervous....very nervous....cos tmr is the big dae....whether i choose to sell my 3-4 yrs of youth awae....awae to the centre....with terms n conditions out onli (n hopefulli) tmr....i guess i onli haf a few hrs to decide to stay or go....sms-ed my boss earlier tis afternoon to ask some time frm him so dat i cld discuss my pay with him....he has not replied till now....is he avoiding me? oh well...no matter wad (i hope, unless he decides not to come to office tmr), i'll still walk in to his rm tmr....just dat i guess i nid a script or sth on how to ask fer a pay rise....scared i'll b so nervous dat i fergotten wad to sae....plus i'm not the kind hoo will go arnd asking fer tings or fer help....unless i'm at my wits' end....i'll alwiz try to solve the prob myself....but i tink tis time round is just beyond my control......my colleague saes i shld be more assertive...no hums n haws....dat's tuff....no 'i tink', onli 'i believe'....dat's tuff....speak seriously...dat's worse...cos i alwiz tend to luff when i tok to my boss....his face just triggers me....another colleague gave me two tables to fill in so dat i noe more abt myself n wad my needs n wants r.....the SWOT tingy....haven tried dat yet....cos i noe eventually all will cancel off nicely.....haa....irony huh....i haf no idea wad his reply will be....probably try to brush me off or sth....or beat arnd the bush giving me an indefinite answer.....i reali hope he has something concrete for me tmr....tho i seriously doubt he could cos the time is too packed...but tis uncertainty is certainly killing me.....i successfully abstain frm tinking bout signing the papers till now....starting to feel the urgency.....n i hope my boss does too....cos it matters a lot to me....mani suggestions from mani pple....there r so mani diff factors involved....n all worse is when i do not haf ani answers nor does anione else except, perhaps, god....but the decision will still eventually lie in my own hands....argh......i hate making decisions!!!!
just found these on the net....hmm...i guess my timing not right....but there is no other time dat can make me go ask fer it liao....i shall haf faith in myself....i shall believe in myself...i shall......
How to ask for a pay rise
Asking for a pay rise is not always very easy and one needs to find the right time and the right argument to be successful. It is part of a negotiating strategy where the employee needs to have a sound rationale behind his/her request and consequently be well prepared. Timing is key. There may be a formal slot within your organisation where your managers reviews the salaries of his/her team and makes the necessary adjustments; or they may be a period where the employee can link performance and reward together. So start by choosing the right time to ask for the desired pay rise.You also need to build your argument and information gathered from the market is a good place to look. If however you are highly paid and your performance is not recognised as one of the top players within your organisation, it will not be easy to convince the company to give you a pay rise. Gather reliable market information on how much a similar job is paid in a similar organisation and match it with your own skills (sources vary but you can use the internet, market salary information from well know providers such as Mercer or Watson-Wyatt, peer networks, etc.). Keep in mind that you may be paid less than a colleague in the same position, as you may be younger (experience does count!) or you may have a higher market value if for example, you speak 3 languages and have an international profile. Once you have gathered the market information on similar roles, list all your critical skills that benefit the organisation and that others may not have (15 years of experience in the field, ability to speak different languages, international experience, having lived in different countries, degree such as an MBA from a prestigious American school, etc.). Those will help you retain and demonstrate your unique value and will add to your argument. Make sure you can also document your performance in your current role. If you are a top performer, your manager will be likely to give you a pay rise hearing your rationale as he/she will have an interest in rewarding the top performers. If your performance is average you may want to limit your request to the level of inflation. Keep in mind that most companies and managers prefer to give a pay rise rather than lose their best employees and they know that underpaying an employee means they run the risk of losing him/her. Last but not least, never threaten your company with leaving if you do not get what you want. Instead, seek feedback and focus on the reasons why you are not entitled to a pay rise. Bear in mind that this is a negotiation process and if you cannot get a pay rise in the immediate future, make sure you understand why and negotiate the timing and company expectations to guarantee your next raise. Here are ten tips to help you get out those five difficult words: 'I deserve a pay rise': Find out how much you are worth. Ask around. Get an idea from jobs advertised, from your colleagues and your contemporaries in other companies. Are you underpaid for your role? This will help you decide and by how much! Be confident, don't stress out. I know, as a manager of over 40 people, that it is cheaper to keep the brave little blighter who asked for a small increase than to recruit and train a new person. All sensible employers know this. Only be worried if you've been slacking off lately - your 'pay rise or I resign' speech could backfire and give your boss an easy exit. Increase your value in the months leading up to your demand by working harder and better. Network across departments, socialise with your boss, and volunteer to help on extra things - even if it means giving up a few weekends or evenings. Keep learning and pushing yourself. You'll never feel bad about asking for a pay increase if you're taking time out to study and get extra qualifications. When asking for more cash, don't be aggressive. Be assertive instead. Don't threaten or moan. I always say you should prove you deserve more because of your merits, not because of other people's failings. While you're being assertive, set some limits. How long has your boss got to think about it, what are your other options, how much do you want? Always ask for a certain amount - not just a general rise, and ask for a response within two weeks. Second guess your boss. What objections is he or she going to raise? Anticipate the problems and come straight back at them with a legitimate answer. Be careful about being too pushy though. Some things to do with finances and budget will be out of your direct superior's hands and you must respect that. Argue for a rise on the basis of your performance - don't say your boyfriend earns more than you and it's making you feel inadequate. And don't say your mortgage is too huge or your credit card bill needs paying off. Irrelevant! All that matters is what you do at work and what you should be making for your labour. Always make notes about the things you have achieved and added to the company, list all your accomplishments and all the times you've worked outside and beyond your current job description. Bring all the documents to the meeting for back-up. If you're not getting anywhere with a straightforward pay rise, negotiate for better hours, benefits and perks. Training and a travel card keeps my staff happy during tough financial times when I can't offer them the pay rises I'd like to.
