Related Posts
Pause. Breathe. Proceed.
⏸ 🌬 ▶️
A basic Docker Cheat Sheet -

Anyone still play Pokémon Go?
Additional Posts in Salaries in Advertising & Marketing
I’m making 55k in Chicago. Am I underpaid?
Strategy Director Salary / LA / 8-10 years exp?
How much do senior UX designers make nyc?
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.



You don’t have to be subtle, just clear and professional. Something like: “I’d love to set up time to talk about my growth here, my responsibilities have grown a lot over the last two years, and I’d like to discuss how my compensation and title can better reflect that.”
Mentor
I agree. It could be awkward but someone else is asking for more and they’ll get it. Not that they deserve it more, but if your boss just wants to appease people he’ll consider that you’re not asking so he’ll feel it’ll be easier to justify. Don’t let that happen to you. You can keep it short and simple.
What’s that phrase? “The squeaky wheel gets the worm”
I went to my manager and simply said, "hey I love working here but I haven't had a raise in three years and my pay just isn't cutting it." I knew she didn't want to lose me so I approached the conversation with that in mind. She finally did get me a raise but it took several years.
Mentor
Two years with no movement means you're already overdue — stop subtle, go direct.
Best opener: "I want to talk about my compensation. I've been here two years, taken on [specific scope], and haven't had a salary conversation. I'd like to understand what a path to an increase looks like and what timeline we're working with."
That's it. No apology, no hedging. You're not asking permission to have the conversation — you're having it.
If your manager stalls, follow up in writing so there's a paper trail that the ask was made.
What's your biggest hesitation — fear of the no, or not knowing your market rate going in?