

The CORRECT Way To Ask For A Raise In Your Job (That Actually Works)
7 snips Sep 8, 2025
Explore effective strategies for negotiating a raise in your job. Discover the importance of proactive discussions and clear expectations when approaching management. Learn how to shift away from ineffective tactics and embrace a collaborative method that prioritizes your career development. This approach emphasizes building documented agreements that can empower your professional growth.
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Mentor Jeff Shaped Brian's Approach
- Brian credits his first manager, Jeff, for teaching him how to ask for raises and advance his career.
- Jeff mentored Brian on selling, managing, and negotiating career moves which shaped his approach.
Start With An Intentional Pay-Plan
- Begin the raise conversation before you do the work by stating your intent to earn more.
- Ask your manager to list exact requirements you must meet and then execute on that plan.
Why After-The-Fact Requests Fail
- Asking for a raise after the fact fails because you never had a prior agreement on expectations.
- Reversing the sequence—agree first, perform second—creates an irrefutable case for pay increases.