Comments on Timing is Important When Asking for a RaiseTypePad2007-05-24T15:15:00ZNAhttps://www.freemoneyfinance.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2007/05/timing_is_impor/comments/atom.xml/jon commented on 'Timing is Important When Asking for a Raise'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200d83548885e53ef2007-05-25T23:44:56Z2007-05-25T23:45:08Zjonyup, it's not easy. i don't feel that the pros outweigh the damage that can be done by jumping the...<p>yup, it's not easy.</p>
<p>i don't feel that the pros outweigh the damage that can be done by jumping the gun.</p>
<p>decisions decisions</p>FMF commented on 'Timing is Important When Asking for a Raise'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200d835486d1553ef2007-05-25T19:34:00Z2008-08-29T00:33:36ZFMFhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comWow. It's never easy, huh? If you're underpaid and it's been a year since you've been promoted, that says to...<p>Wow. It's never easy, huh?</p>
<p>If you're underpaid and it's been a year since you've been promoted, that says to ask now.</p>
<p>The fact that your company is struggling, that says to wait.</p>
<p>Still, I think I would lean toward asking for it now, starting with something like, "I know this is not the greatest time to bring up the issue, but..."</p>jon commented on 'Timing is Important When Asking for a Raise'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200d83548681253ef2007-05-25T18:51:43Z2007-05-25T18:51:57Zjonfmf, havent had a raise since ive been promoted almost a year ago. i feel i am underpaid but keep...<p>fmf,</p>
<p>havent had a raise since ive been promoted almost a year ago. i feel i am underpaid but keep in mind that i work for a struggling company. this project will hopefully turn the corner for the company.</p>
<p>jon</p>FMF commented on 'Timing is Important When Asking for a Raise'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200d8357d9eb669e22007-05-25T12:00:03Z2008-08-30T00:14:41ZFMFhttp://www.freemoneyfinance.comJon -- How long has it been since you've had a raise and what was the amount of it? Are...<p>Jon --</p>
<p>How long has it been since you've had a raise and what was the amount of it? Are you fairly paid now or underpaid? Are you a strong performer? How much of an impact will this project have on the company?</p>jon commented on 'Timing is Important When Asking for a Raise'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e200d8354825a053ef2007-05-25T07:56:54Z2007-05-25T07:57:06Zjonhey, it's jon again. to answer your questions: the project will probably finish by december im the assistant project manager...<p>hey, it's jon again.</p>
<p>to answer your questions:<br />
the project will probably finish by december<br />
im the assistant project manager<br />
this is where i feel the crux of the matter is...my boss has so much issues to deal with that i feel asking for a raise right now would seem very "selfish" of me.</p>