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Remember, it’s not rude or unusual to ask for a raise<\/strong>. Most employers expect their employees to ask for a raise from time to time, and it’s a normal part of the job.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhen should I ask for a raise for my first job?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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When to Ask for a Raise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Your company’s earnings for the third quarter were impressive.<\/strong><\/li>
- You nailed your performance evaluation<\/strong><\/li>
- You made a significant accomplishment<\/strong><\/li>
- You discover that you are being underpaid<\/strong><\/li>
- You took on more responsibilities at work<\/strong><\/li>
- Another company made you a job offer<\/strong><\/li>
- You just reached the one-year mark<\/strong><\/li>
- You got a raise or a new job.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
What should you not say when asking for a raise?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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An expert in salary negotiations advises against using the following five words or phrases when requesting a raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \u201cMore money\u201d<\/strong><\/li>
- \u201cI believe I deserve this because…’ What to say instead: “I believe I deserve this because\u201d<\/strong><\/li>
- \u201cI was hoping for\u201d<\/strong><\/li>
- \u201cI’ll have to go to the competition\u201d<\/strong><\/li>
- \u201cAnyway, thanks\u201d<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n