Asking for a raise.
I currently make under 45k. My rent is increasing this year, cost of living in my area is going up and I need a raise. Not want, but need.

What is the best way to approach this conversation with my manager? Additionally, what’s a decent percentage to ask for? I want to ask for a higher %, because my employer will definitely push back.

I’ve done nothing but work from home and save this past year. I don’t want to eat up what I’ve saved just because I won’t get a raise.

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Make it as much of a business case as possible. At face value your employer doesn’t really care if your rent is going up. So you have to make them care if it means they could lose you. Get as much info as possible to justify that your market value is higher than they are paying you and demonstrate all the added value you bring to the firm.

It’s not going in and saying please give me more because I need it. It’s saying I provide X value to the company and can no longer afford to be under compensated for my contributions. Not in a mean confrontational way just in a logical and clear way.

Honestly, think about putting it in a one slider even if you don’t share it just to organize your thoughts (if not a slide what ever written out form helps you organize)

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It is possible that the job you are in maxes out at 45k. Both previous responses provide excellent advice - check the market rate for your job. If 45k is truly the going rate, is there additional work you can take on? I would work on your resume to remind yourself of all the things you’ve done before you go in. If the conversation doesn’t go how you were hoping, start sending it out.

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Update that resume and be ready to upgrade and move, some business owners and upper management are mercenaries.

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C1 gave excellent advice. Our reality is yes we work to pay bills, and may seek raises due to that reality. You need to make your case based on merit and value to the org

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Ask for more responsibilities and couple that into a raise.

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Why not look externally? It’s at least 20% each time.

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It’s the best time to look for a new gig in years. Walk.

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