Squiggly Careers Squiggly Shortcut: How to ask for a pay rise
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Oct 9, 2025 Feeling anxious about asking for a pay rise? Dive into practical strategies to advocate for yourself! Discover why waiting rarely works and how to approach the conversation as a series of discussions. Learn to understand your company’s pay process and present three concrete ways your work delivers value. Kick things off by addressing the pay topic early, and don't forget to summarize agreements in writing. Prepare for a potential 'no' with alternative trade-offs, so you're always ready to make the most out of the conversation.
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Create, Don’t Wait
- Do not wait for others to notice your value; proactively advocate for pay changes.
- Find out your company's formal pay-rise process before you start conversations.
Run It As Multiple Conversations
- Treat pay as a series of conversations, not a single meeting.
- Lead with three clear outcomes showing the impact you've delivered in the past 6–12 months.
Open With Pay And Three Outcomes
- Start the conversation by naming pay as the topic so it doesn't get rushed later.
- Prepare three specific examples of outcomes where you made a measurable difference.