I took a job I was overqualified for because I thought it would fit into my life (for now) better than an intense, high responsibility role. Plus, it’s a career shift for me into HR. The role has given me a lot of confidence that I can actually do more, but I think the workload is right for me. However, low and behold, my talents have been recognized and I’m taking on more responsibility than the role was benchmarked for. What are your best tips for asking for a raise in this situation?

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I would be as honest as possible. Simply share that your responsibilities have expanded beyond your role, and you'd like to review your compensation so that it better matches them. Be firm, but professional.

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And also, if you really DON'T want to take on that extra workload, you can be honest about that too. You don't want to come across as not a team player, but you can always point out that your responsibilities have grown in scope, and you were quite happy with the original job description, per your personal needs. You could always offer them the option and say, "You know, part of the reason I took this role was because it was low pressure and I really need that right now. There are a lot more responsibilities being added, and I'd prefer to stay at my original workload. If that's not possible, we'll need to revise my job description and come up with a fair wage that aligns with my new workload."

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