I’ve been thinking about asking for a retention raise since my workload doubled after two teammates left. I don’t want it to sound like a threat, just a fair request. Has anyone pulled off that conversation without burning bridges?

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Take some notes about what you've been doing and document how your workload has doubled. Have a meeting and make the case that you're doing more work and you're a more valuable employee now and your pay should reflect that. If you make your argument with information and data it'll be a fair request, as it will be based on facts. As long as you're respectful and don't come off as unserious your request should be taken seriously.

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Is it better to call it something else? Like cost of living adjustment?

Whatever you do, don't couch the request as a "retention raise." Don't even mention the word retention. Getting more money from a company is hard enough without them worrying about you being a flight risk. Keep the convo focused on the added work you're doing and the positive impact that's been having on the company.

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Got it, that’s true they just have high turnover and I’ve been loyal

Definitely don’t call it a retention raise lol

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