Comments on: Top 10 Tips (+1) to Get a Pay Raise

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:58:03 +0000

There is some good advice there. I always encourage people to think about what their boss is looking for and using that as your “currency” for getting a pay raise.

Eg. If your boss is focused on cutting costs then quantify exactly how much you are saving the business, and ensure that you are consistently highlighting this to your boss.

I also really encourage you to think about non-financial areas that you might consider a raise. Reduced working hours, days working from home, increased annual leave allowances, paid mobile phones and home internet, professional study allowances, membership to professional associations and subscriptions to trade magazines can also be negotiated very easily, greatly contributing to your annual salary package.

And I definitely agree with ASK! The noisy bird gets fed.

By: stephan

stephan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:45:18 +0000

@Scott: “Leaving replies on blogs probably a negative.”

Not with me :-)

By: Scott C

Scott C — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:30:59 +0000

Taking every new responsibility that pops up is definitely the way to get ahead at the same employer. Most people shy away from new workload as they are afraid of making mistakes but management always sees the people putting their names on things as promotion potential.

Leaving replies on blogs probably a negative.

By: stephan

stephan — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:19:00 +0000

@Josh: You#re right about the lead people. Basically. I thought at least that it was. In development with Scrum and self-organizing teams it might be “manage” again (a different one, very minimal, just the career planning etc.)

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:56:15 +0000

For me its to learn how to “Manage People” or should I say “Lead People” is the best choice. Coz it is a skill that you can also use when you become the boss of your own company. If you realy want more money? You should start your own company (Dream Big). Don’t stay as an employee. I recommend “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiosaki for more skills needed to earn more money.

By: strug

strug — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:03:15 +0000

Dual 24″? Wow. I’m getting jealous:)

Private hardware? Is private private or “private”:) I mean who will be the owner of that hardware? Am I to honest? What would tax authority say?

By: stephan

stephan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:51:03 +0000

@Strug: ” I would give her a raise without asking.” Yes, I agree this is the best way.

“Be a multiplicator and facilitator”. More like 3, but could make this an extra point worth mentioning.

“The best hardware should be given by the company automatically.” True too. I had the luck until now that the companies I’ve worked for saw it the same way. We currently use dual 24″, 8core, 8gb machines for developers.

I also thought about “ask for private hardware” not as a work tool.

By: strug

strug — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:24:01 +0000

My philosophy is to reward people that did a great job. If I have the possibilities (budget) and believe her value is increased and will remain at that level, I would give her a raise without asking.

What about “Be a multiplicator and facilitator”? Is it part of point 6? Teach peers to make them better. This counts twice.

The best hardware should be given by the company automatically. Makes no sense that a secretary gets the newest stuff whereas the developer is working with a pentium D. But you’re right. Most companies did not understand this, so keep asking.

By: @neotyk

@neotyk — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:41:02 +0000

If your company, or you, care about motivation – forget about Bonus.
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/dan_pink_on_motivation.html

By: Marek Krajewski

Marek Krajewski — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:23:53 +0000

If you ask you usually don’t get it either – why should I pay an employee better if there’s no real danger he’ll go away?

By: stephan

stephan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:26:43 +0000

@Gordon: Indeed, “shy kids get no sweeties”

By: Gordon J Milne

Gordon J Milne — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:20:06 +0000

All good ideas.

If you don’t ask you usually won’t get.

As my granny used to say to me “shy kids get no sweeties”.