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Asking for a raise after six months can be appropriate if you've demonstrated value. Prepare by highlighting achievements, additional responsibilities, and market research on salary trends. Request a meeting to discuss your contributions and salary adjustment.
I did exactly that when I was first starting out. I was making $30 /hr but then decided I wanted $35 /hr after 6 months of working for them. My record was impeccable, and my contributions were significant. I asked my manager for the raise, and he hinted that I wouldn't be getting it, so I simply handed in my resignation right then and there, and he changed his tune. I got the raise, and I never had to ask for another one again. You need to make sure that they can't function without you.
Yes. My theory is that if you feel you should get more money, you should always ask. You want $35, then ask for $40 per hour😜
Maybe you can make a list of all the notable contributions you've made in the last 6 months so you have an ammo to back up your ask. Schedule a meeting with your manager and set an agenda so they can also prepare.
Think about the reasons why you think you deserve a raise. Have you taken on new responsibilities that are above and beyond your title? What successes have you had or contributed to? Have you solved any problems through your own initiative? Once you have all that sorted, put it in a neat presentation and make a case to your manager that because of your value to the company, and the market rate for similar positions, you deserve to be raised by X%. Best of luck!
Asking doesn’t hurt but not asking will ensure you won’t get one. If you aren’t happy if they do not give a raise then you can always start looking for another job that pays higher
You definitely will need to justify the ask. Contributions, showing your worth, external compensation data or offers. Some companies have policies for compensation changes, but 6 to 12 months is the max that I’ve seen.
That’s a big raise. Really depends on your company, many won’t give that much especially after only 6 months. Totally ok to start conversations though, and always ask, but be prepared to say no. It doesn’t reflect on you, many HR departments have raise caps they can’t go over, especially in this economy with layoffs etc., and managers can’t do much about it no matter how valuable you are. Ask, plead your case, if it fails and you like your job stay another year and then hop to a company who can start you at that pay.