Comments on: 101 Ways to Get a Raise at Work https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/ Money | Minimalism | Mohawks Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:24:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-308715 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:26:07 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-308715 In reply to Zach.

Hey Zach thanks for the feedback! There’s definitely no one-size-fits-all advice for this type of stuff. You’re right that every company has different cultures and ever executive responds differently to stuff. What works for some people won’t work for others. All in all, standing out at work requires thinking outside of the box and doing things others don’t usually do. Thanks for your perspective and please feel free to share some points that HAVE worked out for you in the past. Cheers!

]]> By: Zach https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-308656 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 23:59:36 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-308656 In reply to Megan.

I read this as tone deaf for so many other reasons. Reading company culture is huge and most of these suggestions are not helpful. Setting a 20 minute meeting with anyone at the C-level…. I mean, it depends on what your level is and how large the company is, but most C level people will just see you as wasting their time.

Most managers can easily identify brown-nosers, while they will act gracious because they are being professional, they will see these acts for what they are. Was this list just copied and pasted from some bad list floating around the internet?

]]> By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306495 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:59:09 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306495 In reply to Darren.

Standing out and being valuable is sometimes only half the battle. Making sure your compensated accordingly is necessary also for sure. I like how you mentioned be prepared to leave. That’s big in negotiations.

]]> By: Darren https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306477 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:32:29 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306477 Great article and some good ideas. Made me nostalgic for the old cubical days pre-pandemic. Anyway something I expected but didn’t see was to interview and get a job offer with a higher salary (either to get a “raise” by switching companies or to seek a counter offer from your employer). This is playing hardball and not for everyone but worked for me. Must be prepared to leave too. Afterward I found out some of my peers got raises/promotions the same way. At a minimum, know your value.

]]> By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306461 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:04:18 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306461 In reply to J.

Thanks J – great perspective! Ask a Manager blog is a great resource – thanks for sharing!

]]> By: J https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306454 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:14:22 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306454 It is nice to have a list of ideas around like this. However, there are a few points where I wanted to add my perspective. The first, not all people like kids and dogs (especially not in the office). On a very rare occasion an employee at my last employer might bring in a child to set up in a spare enclave when childcare fell through, and since the child was well behaved and kept to that room no one minded. But the few times that loud, wild, or noisy kids were brought in they were the number one source of complaints. Others are allergic to dogs, afraid of dogs, or just flat out don’t like them. Not to mention that no one else is allowed to bring other types of pets that they like to the office. Also, the advice to be the one that organizes birthday/holiday/group bonding stuff, etc and to be the one that always takes notes for your boss should kept to an absolute minimum if you are female. These are two of the tasks that famously backfire for us and serve to give others the perspective of us not really being a serious leader or true professional. Seriously, most any search you do on advice for women professionals will tell you this isn’t a good idea to be known for those types of tasks. I cannot recommend the Ask A Manager blog enough for those looking for career advice, professional etiquette, wanting to know if what goes on at their office is normal or not, or even just seeing what employer actions are even legal. Thank you for your thoughts on being a good co-worker.

]]> By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306452 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:26:05 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306452 In reply to Bill Wilson.

Thanks Bill – glad you liked it :)

]]> By: Bill Wilson https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306447 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:32:48 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306447 Great reading. Very inspiring!

]]> By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306340 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:49:15 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306340 In reply to Impersonal Finances.

Side hustles are definitely important for hobbies, creative outlets, fun, or starting a new business. But I agree that being valuable (and happy!) at your primary job is very important. Have a great week IF!

]]> By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/101-ways-to-get-a-raise-at-work/#comment-306339 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:44:28 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=63126#comment-306339 In reply to Debbie.

When I think back to all the people at my past employers that stood out – they were all positive, encouraging, and did something unique that brought value to the rest of the team. I will never forget these type of people :) Cheers Debbie!

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