Comments on: How to increase your salary without changing your job http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/ Make more money, invest profitably, retire early Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:57:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: SB(One Cent At A Time) http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-84241 SB(One Cent At A Time) Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:07:57 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-84241 Yes I do want to share my own tactics, which I wrote down in my blog. This is my personal methods, which brought success and are still bringing. Here you go http://onecentatatime.com/convince-your-boss-to-pay-more/ Yes I do want to share my own tactics, which I wrote down in my blog. This is my personal methods, which brought success and are still bringing.
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http://onecentatatime.com/convince-your-boss-to-pay-more/

]]> By: The Investor http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-69200 The Investor Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:52:57 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-69200 @Kevin - Hm, tricky. The problem may be that he's in where he is because of relations, not because of his career. Perhaps this gives him less reason to want to do well, and less experience of earning and learning his way up. The technique of supporting your boss has worked for me, but never in a nepotistic environment like that. Always best to have a job when you're looking for a new one, so stick it out as best you can and find somewhere that recognizes your talents, perhaps? @Kevin – Hm, tricky. The problem may be that he’s in where he is because of relations, not because of his career. Perhaps this gives him less reason to want to do well, and less experience of earning and learning his way up. The technique of supporting your boss has worked for me, but never in a nepotistic environment like that.

Always best to have a job when you’re looking for a new one, so stick it out as best you can and find somewhere that recognizes your talents, perhaps?

]]> By: Kevin http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-69134 Kevin Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:41:54 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-69134 This is a good article and I have read similarly in the past. I have tried to make my boss look better and help him, I do the dirty work. But after a year now, it is apparent to me that my boss gets his ego hurt if I start to shine because I do a good job, this is in Information Technology. He has a problem with people knowing more and doing better than him. When I have attempted to transfer my knowledge to him, he ignores it but actually listens, he doesn't recognize my efforts, and then at a later time, he will present the knowledge to others as though he knew, thereby steeling my efforts, I have tested this. He is a horribly inexperienced manager that is related to the owner of the company. In addition, given my security clearance, I am very certain that every once in a while, he would fabricate a serious IT disaster and then recover it, he is very self conscious of his image. How do I deal with this? I am already looking for a new place to work, I'm certain he has psychological control issues. This is a good article and I have read similarly in the past. I have tried to make my boss look better and help him, I do the dirty work. But after a year now, it is apparent to me that my boss gets his ego hurt if I start to shine because I do a good job, this is in Information Technology. He has a problem with people knowing more and doing better than him. When I have attempted to transfer my knowledge to him, he ignores it but actually listens, he doesn’t recognize my efforts, and then at a later time, he will present the knowledge to others as though he knew, thereby steeling my efforts, I have tested this. He is a horribly inexperienced manager that is related to the owner of the company. In addition, given my security clearance, I am very certain that every once in a while, he would fabricate a serious IT disaster and then recover it, he is very self conscious of his image. How do I deal with this? I am already looking for a new place to work, I’m certain he has psychological control issues.

]]> By: Stephen http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-48576 Stephen Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:15:12 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-48576 It's a good article, but it's no guarantee of an increase (I know I tried). I would to follow the tips from this guy too: http://jeremy.chatelaine.name/salary. He basically recommends doing a great job as well, but to negotiate the salary for your next job instead. It’s a good article, but it’s no guarantee of an increase (I know I tried). I would to follow the tips from this guy too: http://jeremy.chatelaine.name/salary. He basically recommends doing a great job as well, but to negotiate the salary for your next job instead.

]]> By: The Investor http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-27855 The Investor Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:29:35 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-27855 @Brian - Thanks for your excellent suggestions. They speak to me of considerable cubicle-warrior experience, and as I say I fled the corporate world so your insights on structured progression are a very useful addition here. @Brian – Thanks for your excellent suggestions. They speak to me of considerable cubicle-warrior experience, and as I say I fled the corporate world so your insights on structured progression are a very useful addition here.

]]> By: Brian http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-27738 Brian Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:11:11 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-27738 1. Believe - dress for the job you want, socialize with people at the level you want be with, and set attainable goals to reaffirm your worth daily. 2. I have had jobs where review time comes around and then you find out how you are being graded against your peers. Don't let this happen, review your promotion goals quarterly with your manager so they see your progress and know where you need help. A good manager will love your initiative. 3. Going with #2, learn how your boss is getting graded and help them out achieving their goals. 4. Do the dirty work but also make sure someone sees you do it so if you have a bad boss they don't take all the credit. 5. There are lots of websites that can help you here. Keep your resume up to date and take those calls from recruiters. If you are seeing a downward trend in your worth find out why and fix it. Ask for a class, seminar, etc. to stay current. 6. Business is about the bottom line. The more you can contribute the more you are worth (back to #5) 7. Again, business is about the bottom line. Try to find efficiencies in how you do your job that can save the company money or increase sales. Have your manager explain to you the department budget (what they can) and where the costs come from. It is usually easy to make little changes but you might have a great idea. 8. This goes back to #2. Ensure you can do everything in your job and then start to learn the jobs of other people so you can fill in for them when they are out or on vacation. The more you know about the business the further you can climb on the ladder. 9. This goes back to #5. Ask for some additional training to help make yourself unique or better, your competition less unique. Disaster preparedness is a big topic in businesses today and it also applies to personnel. 10. If your department does not do peer reviews ask if they can be added to the mid-term review process. It is amazing how many trivial problems can be solved this way contributing to team building and effectiveness. Once you find out what people are saying work hard to fix those problems. Remember, it is a perception of a problem that is key here. 1. Believe – dress for the job you want, socialize with people at the level you want be with, and set attainable goals to reaffirm your worth daily.
2. I have had jobs where review time comes around and then you find out how you are being graded against your peers. Don’t let this happen, review your promotion goals quarterly with your manager so they see your progress and know where you need help. A good manager will love your initiative.
3. Going with #2, learn how your boss is getting graded and help them out achieving their goals.
4. Do the dirty work but also make sure someone sees you do it so if you have a bad boss they don’t take all the credit.
5. There are lots of websites that can help you here. Keep your resume up to date and take those calls from recruiters. If you are seeing a downward trend in your worth find out why and fix it. Ask for a class, seminar, etc. to stay current.
6. Business is about the bottom line. The more you can contribute the more you are worth (back to #5)
7. Again, business is about the bottom line. Try to find efficiencies in how you do your job that can save the company money or increase sales. Have your manager explain to you the department budget (what they can) and where the costs come from. It is usually easy to make little changes but you might have a great idea.
8. This goes back to #2. Ensure you can do everything in your job and then start to learn the jobs of other people so you can fill in for them when they are out or on vacation. The more you know about the business the further you can climb on the ladder.
9. This goes back to #5. Ask for some additional training to help make yourself unique or better, your competition less unique. Disaster preparedness is a big topic in businesses today and it also applies to personnel.
10. If your department does not do peer reviews ask if they can be added to the mid-term review process. It is amazing how many trivial problems can be solved this way contributing to team building and effectiveness. Once you find out what people are saying work hard to fix those problems. Remember, it is a perception of a problem that is key here.

]]> By: The Investor http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-26902 The Investor Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:02:55 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-26902 @Bret - Absolutely, you've earned every penny by being on the Safety Committee as far as I'm concerned! (I'm a committee-phobic). Great point too that you have to make sure the company notices what you're doing; a conversation can help set the scene. @Ken - Yes, once I sat on the management side of the fence I quickly appreciated that the other places where I'd worked must have pegged me down as core or a nice but not essential extra! @Bret – Absolutely, you’ve earned every penny by being on the Safety Committee as far as I’m concerned! (I’m a committee-phobic). Great point too that you have to make sure the company notices what you’re doing; a conversation can help set the scene.

@Ken – Yes, once I sat on the management side of the fence I quickly appreciated that the other places where I’d worked must have pegged me down as core or a nice but not essential extra!

]]> By: Bret @ Hope to Prosper http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-26893 Bret @ Hope to Prosper Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:20:24 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-26893 I have always done well with #4 Doing the Dirty Work. I like to work for smaller and medium-sized companies. And, they appreciate someone who can get the odd jobs done. For example, I took over as the head of the Safety Committe (which everyone knows is a thankless job) and my boss responded with a promotion and an 8.5% raise. It can definitely pay off, as long as your company appreciates your efforts. I have always done well with #4 Doing the Dirty Work.

I like to work for smaller and medium-sized companies. And, they appreciate someone who can get the odd jobs done. For example, I took over as the head of the Safety Committe (which everyone knows is a thankless job) and my boss responded with a promotion and an 8.5% raise. It can definitely pay off, as long as your company appreciates your efforts.

]]> By: Ken http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-26875 Ken Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:56:53 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-26875 Great tips. I would say make sure what you're doing affects the core business of the company. If is doesn't, volunteer for a task (dirty work) that does so you can be recognized. .-= Ken on: <a href="http://www.moneymakingsense.com/?p=287" rel="nofollow">Weekend Edition</a> =-. Great tips. I would say make sure what you’re doing affects the core business of the company. If is doesn’t, volunteer for a task (dirty work) that does so you can be recognized.
.-= Ken on: Weekend Edition =-.

]]> By: Evolution Of Wealth http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-26824 Evolution Of Wealth Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:18:19 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-26824 Be your own boss then you only have to impress one person. I definitely think it is about differentiation whether it be in your workplace or your own services, you need to be different then everyone else. How are you doing that? Why are you better than the guy next to you? That's what you need to know the answer to. .-= Evolution Of Wealth on: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EvolutionOfWealth/~3/rY7tXm15zT8/" rel="nofollow">Pricing Your Disability Insurance</a> =-. Be your own boss then you only have to impress one person. I definitely think it is about differentiation whether it be in your workplace or your own services, you need to be different then everyone else. How are you doing that? Why are you better than the guy next to you? That’s what you need to know the answer to.
.-= Evolution Of Wealth on: Pricing Your Disability Insurance =-.

]]> By: Ted http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-26781 Ted Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:17:30 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-26781 Awesome tips. I always heard it said that you need to be invaluable. I am in sales, so my bottom line says a lot about how I am doing. I surprised my boss (also my father) by outselling his projections by about 10%. So this year, I got a bonus and a raise- woo hoo. Off to keep up the pace! .-= Ted on: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FatBrokeAndDepressed/~3/bFLCRKtveRk/shame-of-debt.html" rel="nofollow">The shame of debt</a> =-. Awesome tips. I always heard it said that you need to be invaluable. I am in sales, so my bottom line says a lot about how I am doing. I surprised my boss (also my father) by outselling his projections by about 10%. So this year, I got a bonus and a raise- woo hoo. Off to keep up the pace!
.-= Ted on: The shame of debt =-.

]]> By: The Investor http://monevator.com/2010/02/26/how-to-increase-salary/comment-page-1/#comment-26660 The Investor Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:26:06 +0000 http://monevator.com/?p=1406#comment-26660 @Len - Yes, job security is a great side benefit of doing the dirty, unless it's so loathed that it gets outsourced (but even then I've seen people become contractors and take it as their first client). @Sam - A dance? Intriguing! @Len – Yes, job security is a great side benefit of doing the dirty, unless it’s so loathed that it gets outsourced (but even then I’ve seen people become contractors and take it as their first client).

@Sam – A dance? Intriguing!

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