Comments on: How To Ask For (And Get) A Raise Like a Man http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sun, 19 May 2013 03:54:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Gordon Hayes http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-108914 Gordon Hayes Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:11:29 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-108914 Here is a thought: the most important question is WHY?

Why should your boss give you a pay raise? Why is it good for her/him? During the negotiation try to list as many arguments as possible, which are proving that it is in your boss’ interest to give you a pay raise.

I know it sounds a little bit weird, but just try it. For your boss (as for any other human being) his or hers interests are the most important. Your boss doesn’t really care if you have problems managing your own money. He or she wants to know, what is it in for him/her.

These advantages can be: more clients, higher performance, more efficiency.

Want more? Read this:
http://www.goforyourraise.com/10/the-recession-and-the-pay-raise/

]]> By: Dance Like Zorba the Greek: Getting in Touch with Your Wild Man | The Art of Manliness http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-108870 Dance Like Zorba the Greek: Getting in Touch with Your Wild Man | The Art of Manliness Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:55:20 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-108870 [...] been wanting to do for awhile now, but have been putting off because it made you uncomfortable. Ask your boss for a raise. Ask that attractive woman you’ve been saying “hi” to for the past few months on [...]

]]> By: How Prepare for and Rock a Behavioral Job Interview | My Social Life http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-108331 How Prepare for and Rock a Behavioral Job Interview | My Social Life Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:01:27 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-108331 [...] How To Ask For (And Get) A Raise Like a Man [...]

]]> By: R. Stavros Bezas http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-96855 R. Stavros Bezas Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:03:26 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-96855 Great article. Three things:

1. Know what you want (many different ways to get money (base pay, bonus,etc), you may want a promotion (title) or opportunity)
2. Know who can give it to you (boss, different group/company)
3. Make it easy for them to give it to you! Could up pay for your position, but a promotion may have lots of red tape. Have your successes proven to make it easy to push through!

]]> By: Philippine girls http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-55969 Philippine girls Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:37 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-55969 That’s my man! Brave enough to face to get what he wants. Of course you are right that if you ask, you must be the one to give first or you’ve got what it takes to get what you wanted. It’s true in work and in finding a lifetime partner.

]]> By: Jess http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-47113 Jess Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:22:16 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-47113 This article seems very helpful. I’m going in today to try to negotiate a pay raise. I’ve only been with the company 6 months, but took a substantial pay cut to get my foot in the door and prove my worth. Now I’m here and doing the job better than anyone expected and feel it’s time for a raise. Thanks AoM, I feel more empowered after reading this article.

]]> By: Elliot Ness http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-43860 Elliot Ness Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:18:15 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-43860 Absolutely. You as the worker are what makes a company. And if you do a good job. If you strive for excellence, not just an “adequate” job. Then you are of value. Show that to your boss.

-Elliot

]]> By: Ali http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-24520 Ali Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:16:37 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-24520 Another reason to keep your CV up to date as well, outlining your skills and accomplishments on it. Its a useful tool not only for job hunting, but when negotiating a raise.

There’s never a “good” time to ask for more money, but unfortunately there’s no legislation obliging employers to give regular pay raises. And most employment contracts don’t even mention it, except perhaps for a small raise after you’ve passed the probation period. So the onus is on you to value yourself and make an effort to ensure your being paid accordingly.

]]> By: Evan http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-21265 Evan Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:12:00 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-21265 yeah im also in the same situation where my boss is oblivious to how your worth, but Im not sure if he just pretends to be ignorant. Anyway i will see tomorrow when i tell him i need a substantial raise or im switching jobs (yes i have another lined up with the same pay im asking).
The problem is there is a slight chance that he will say ‘when summer comes around’ just to get me not to leave and then mess up the connection that i currently have.

]]> By: NM5 http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/02/17/how-to-ask-for-and-get-a-raise-like-a-man/comment-page-1/#comment-21145 NM5 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:47:53 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=51#comment-21145 Great article. I agree that the last point about being valuable is the most…well valuable.

For someone like myself, just starting out and trying to find my niche in buinesss, this type of info is very inspiurational. I keep coming back to this website every few days to get that shot of inspiration in the arm. Thanks AoM.

Incidentally I have an article saved to my favorites that I’ll share here since it pertains. It is an article in fortune from 2005 about the “best advice I ever got” straight from some of the top american business leaders, including the Oracle of Omaha. Good stuff.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2005/03/21/8254830/index.htm

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