I plan to speak to my manager and ask for a raise, but I've absolutely never done this before, and just the thought of it is making me so nervous. How exactly do you do this? Do you write it in an email or do you do it in person? If the former, do you discuss the subject matter entirely in the email, or do you hint at it and ask to have a chat in person? Please share your advice!!

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All of this, and also bring in comps if you can. When I negotiate I bring in screencaps of similar open positions with the salary ranges. Robert Half is usually pretty inflated depending on the size of the company you work for, but solid examples help with negotiating. I would make it 80% about how you have gone above and beyond in your role, and 20% about the comp salaries. Good luck and you got this!

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It’s best to ask for a raise in person or via a video call to show confidence and have a real conversation. You can send a short email first to request a meeting, briefly mentioning you want to discuss your growth and compensation, but it's better to do it in person.

You do it in person. And show up prepared to merchandize your performance wins from the last 6-12 months against established standards of your role.

I’d ask in person (or over a call) rather than in email — it shows confidence and gives room for discussion. You can send a short note first like, “I’d love to set up some time to discuss my performance and growth.” Then prep your case with clear examples of impact and market data. Keep it factual, confident, and forward-looking — not apologetic.

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