How should I ask for an increment in my salary, owner of the company is my friend?
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I have been working in a Software House of my friend for the past 3 years and still working there.
Everything is fine and job is also amazing but there is one problem, I have worked there for 3 years on the same salary. Its a private company and managed completely by my friend. I am getting like 400$ per month. But I want an increase in my salary.
Is it okay to ask for a rise in my salary?
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I have been working in a Software House of my friend for the past 3 years and still working there.
Everything is fine and job is also amazing but there is one problem, I have worked there for 3 years on the same salary. Its a private company and managed completely by my friend. I am getting like 400$ per month. But I want an increase in my salary.
Is it okay to ask for a rise in my salary?
communication salary pakistan
edited Nov 18 at 13:45
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Of course it's ok. And welcome to the Workplace. What country do you work in?
– rath
Nov 17 at 13:11
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Possible duplicate of How should I properly approach my boss if I'm feeling underpaid?
– Dukeling
Nov 17 at 13:16
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@Dukeling No, its not a duplicate. Because its a different case, Owner of the company is my friend, because of that i am not getting a right way to let him know that i want increment in my salary. Thanks.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
@rath Pakistan.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
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If you're working for him then he's no longer your friend.
– user1666620
Nov 17 at 16:20
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I have been working in a Software House of my friend for the past 3 years and still working there.
Everything is fine and job is also amazing but there is one problem, I have worked there for 3 years on the same salary. Its a private company and managed completely by my friend. I am getting like 400$ per month. But I want an increase in my salary.
Is it okay to ask for a rise in my salary?
communication salary pakistan
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I have been working in a Software House of my friend for the past 3 years and still working there.
Everything is fine and job is also amazing but there is one problem, I have worked there for 3 years on the same salary. Its a private company and managed completely by my friend. I am getting like 400$ per month. But I want an increase in my salary.
Is it okay to ask for a rise in my salary?
communication salary pakistan
communication salary pakistan
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Of course it's ok. And welcome to the Workplace. What country do you work in?
– rath
Nov 17 at 13:11
3
Possible duplicate of How should I properly approach my boss if I'm feeling underpaid?
– Dukeling
Nov 17 at 13:16
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@Dukeling No, its not a duplicate. Because its a different case, Owner of the company is my friend, because of that i am not getting a right way to let him know that i want increment in my salary. Thanks.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
@rath Pakistan.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
3
If you're working for him then he's no longer your friend.
– user1666620
Nov 17 at 16:20
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Of course it's ok. And welcome to the Workplace. What country do you work in?
– rath
Nov 17 at 13:11
3
Possible duplicate of How should I properly approach my boss if I'm feeling underpaid?
– Dukeling
Nov 17 at 13:16
2
@Dukeling No, its not a duplicate. Because its a different case, Owner of the company is my friend, because of that i am not getting a right way to let him know that i want increment in my salary. Thanks.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
@rath Pakistan.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
3
If you're working for him then he's no longer your friend.
– user1666620
Nov 17 at 16:20
2
2
Of course it's ok. And welcome to the Workplace. What country do you work in?
– rath
Nov 17 at 13:11
Of course it's ok. And welcome to the Workplace. What country do you work in?
– rath
Nov 17 at 13:11
3
3
Possible duplicate of How should I properly approach my boss if I'm feeling underpaid?
– Dukeling
Nov 17 at 13:16
Possible duplicate of How should I properly approach my boss if I'm feeling underpaid?
– Dukeling
Nov 17 at 13:16
2
2
@Dukeling No, its not a duplicate. Because its a different case, Owner of the company is my friend, because of that i am not getting a right way to let him know that i want increment in my salary. Thanks.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
@Dukeling No, its not a duplicate. Because its a different case, Owner of the company is my friend, because of that i am not getting a right way to let him know that i want increment in my salary. Thanks.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
@rath Pakistan.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
@rath Pakistan.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
3
3
If you're working for him then he's no longer your friend.
– user1666620
Nov 17 at 16:20
If you're working for him then he's no longer your friend.
– user1666620
Nov 17 at 16:20
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Here's the language you need:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays. Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month. Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
I'll completely explain the communications secrets here:
There are three things you need to know, and indeed three things to say:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays.
- Notice it is a statement with no reasons given. Never, ever, give reasons. Make statements.
Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month.
- When you state how much you want, always - always - include a specific date, refer to the specific cheque or transfer.
Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
- Always finish with a question. This is a magic trick of negotiations and discussions.
"How should I ask for an increment in my salary?" You now have the answer! Good luck!
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
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I don't understand why you're suggesting to not give reasons. And, at any rate, you basically gave one: "$400 a month is not enough nowadays."
– dwizum
Nov 19 at 14:34
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
Nov 20 at 1:09
Ok - so the employer is supposed to give you a raise simply because you asked? With zero justification or explanation? That sounds like a recipe for failure, and I can't find any significant research or expert recommendation that backs that approach. Do you know of any? I get your point, and I understand it's application to "negotiation" in the generic sense, I just think your approach is a bit skewed when it comes to asking for a raise.
– dwizum
2 days ago
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
2 days ago
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up vote
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Here's the language you need:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays. Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month. Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
I'll completely explain the communications secrets here:
There are three things you need to know, and indeed three things to say:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays.
- Notice it is a statement with no reasons given. Never, ever, give reasons. Make statements.
Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month.
- When you state how much you want, always - always - include a specific date, refer to the specific cheque or transfer.
Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
- Always finish with a question. This is a magic trick of negotiations and discussions.
"How should I ask for an increment in my salary?" You now have the answer! Good luck!
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
5,77831221
2
I don't understand why you're suggesting to not give reasons. And, at any rate, you basically gave one: "$400 a month is not enough nowadays."
– dwizum
Nov 19 at 14:34
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
Nov 20 at 1:09
Ok - so the employer is supposed to give you a raise simply because you asked? With zero justification or explanation? That sounds like a recipe for failure, and I can't find any significant research or expert recommendation that backs that approach. Do you know of any? I get your point, and I understand it's application to "negotiation" in the generic sense, I just think your approach is a bit skewed when it comes to asking for a raise.
– dwizum
2 days ago
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
Here's the language you need:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays. Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month. Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
I'll completely explain the communications secrets here:
There are three things you need to know, and indeed three things to say:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays.
- Notice it is a statement with no reasons given. Never, ever, give reasons. Make statements.
Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month.
- When you state how much you want, always - always - include a specific date, refer to the specific cheque or transfer.
Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
- Always finish with a question. This is a magic trick of negotiations and discussions.
"How should I ask for an increment in my salary?" You now have the answer! Good luck!
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
5,77831221
2
I don't understand why you're suggesting to not give reasons. And, at any rate, you basically gave one: "$400 a month is not enough nowadays."
– dwizum
Nov 19 at 14:34
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
Nov 20 at 1:09
Ok - so the employer is supposed to give you a raise simply because you asked? With zero justification or explanation? That sounds like a recipe for failure, and I can't find any significant research or expert recommendation that backs that approach. Do you know of any? I get your point, and I understand it's application to "negotiation" in the generic sense, I just think your approach is a bit skewed when it comes to asking for a raise.
– dwizum
2 days ago
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Here's the language you need:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays. Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month. Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
I'll completely explain the communications secrets here:
There are three things you need to know, and indeed three things to say:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays.
- Notice it is a statement with no reasons given. Never, ever, give reasons. Make statements.
Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month.
- When you state how much you want, always - always - include a specific date, refer to the specific cheque or transfer.
Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
- Always finish with a question. This is a magic trick of negotiations and discussions.
"How should I ask for an increment in my salary?" You now have the answer! Good luck!
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
5,77831221
Here's the language you need:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays. Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month. Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
I'll completely explain the communications secrets here:
There are three things you need to know, and indeed three things to say:
"Steve, $400 a month is not enough nowadays.
- Notice it is a statement with no reasons given. Never, ever, give reasons. Make statements.
Starting on the 1st, I'm thinking $1200 a month.
- When you state how much you want, always - always - include a specific date, refer to the specific cheque or transfer.
Can you give me your thoughts? What sort of figure would work for you?
- Always finish with a question. This is a magic trick of negotiations and discussions.
"How should I ask for an increment in my salary?" You now have the answer! Good luck!
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
5,77831221
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
5,77831221
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
5,77831221
answered Nov 17 at 16:39
Fattie
5,77831221
5,77831221
2
I don't understand why you're suggesting to not give reasons. And, at any rate, you basically gave one: "$400 a month is not enough nowadays."
– dwizum
Nov 19 at 14:34
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
Nov 20 at 1:09
Ok - so the employer is supposed to give you a raise simply because you asked? With zero justification or explanation? That sounds like a recipe for failure, and I can't find any significant research or expert recommendation that backs that approach. Do you know of any? I get your point, and I understand it's application to "negotiation" in the generic sense, I just think your approach is a bit skewed when it comes to asking for a raise.
– dwizum
2 days ago
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
2 days ago
add a comment |
2
I don't understand why you're suggesting to not give reasons. And, at any rate, you basically gave one: "$400 a month is not enough nowadays."
– dwizum
Nov 19 at 14:34
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
Nov 20 at 1:09
Ok - so the employer is supposed to give you a raise simply because you asked? With zero justification or explanation? That sounds like a recipe for failure, and I can't find any significant research or expert recommendation that backs that approach. Do you know of any? I get your point, and I understand it's application to "negotiation" in the generic sense, I just think your approach is a bit skewed when it comes to asking for a raise.
– dwizum
2 days ago
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
2 days ago
2
2
I don't understand why you're suggesting to not give reasons. And, at any rate, you basically gave one: "$400 a month is not enough nowadays."
– dwizum
Nov 19 at 14:34
I don't understand why you're suggesting to not give reasons. And, at any rate, you basically gave one: "$400 a month is not enough nowadays."
– dwizum
Nov 19 at 14:34
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
Nov 20 at 1:09
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
Nov 20 at 1:09
Ok - so the employer is supposed to give you a raise simply because you asked? With zero justification or explanation? That sounds like a recipe for failure, and I can't find any significant research or expert recommendation that backs that approach. Do you know of any? I get your point, and I understand it's application to "negotiation" in the generic sense, I just think your approach is a bit skewed when it comes to asking for a raise.
– dwizum
2 days ago
Ok - so the employer is supposed to give you a raise simply because you asked? With zero justification or explanation? That sounds like a recipe for failure, and I can't find any significant research or expert recommendation that backs that approach. Do you know of any? I get your point, and I understand it's application to "negotiation" in the generic sense, I just think your approach is a bit skewed when it comes to asking for a raise.
– dwizum
2 days ago
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
2 days ago
hi @dwizum ! in negotiations if you state a reason, it just opens the door for talk-talk from the other party about why that particular reason is incorrect. State your price.
– Fattie
2 days ago
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Of course it's ok. And welcome to the Workplace. What country do you work in?
– rath
Nov 17 at 13:11
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Possible duplicate of How should I properly approach my boss if I'm feeling underpaid?
– Dukeling
Nov 17 at 13:16
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@Dukeling No, its not a duplicate. Because its a different case, Owner of the company is my friend, because of that i am not getting a right way to let him know that i want increment in my salary. Thanks.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
@rath Pakistan.
– Sana Asghar
Nov 17 at 13:34
3
If you're working for him then he's no longer your friend.
– user1666620
Nov 17 at 16:20