{"id":128105,"date":"2018-10-04T02:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=128105"},"modified":"2020-02-27T11:55:19","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T19:55:19","slug":"tips-to-ask-for-a-raise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/tips-to-ask-for-a-raise\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things You Should Do When Asking for a Raise"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know that money isn’t always the easiest subject to discuss, especially when it pertains to asking your boss for a raise. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to appropriately ask for a salary increase.<\/p>\n

Not sure where to start? We chatted with financial expert Brittney Castro on FabFitFun Live for the best salary negotiation tips.<\/p>\n

Do your research<\/strong>
\nBefore asking for a raise, make sure you do your research. Consider your years of experience and the average salary of the position in your area so you have a better understanding of the salary you deserve. “There are lots of sites these days that will let you search comparable salaries based on your position and experience,” says Castro.<\/p>\n

Be specific<\/strong>
\nIt’s important to be clear about what you want — define the specific dollar amount you’re hoping to receive and be prepared to negotiate. “Be as specific as possible,” says Castro. “You can<\/em> ask for what you want, and you should<\/em>. You deserve it.”<\/p>\n

Consider the other party<\/strong>
\nTiming is everything when it comes to asking for a raise, so be aware of what’s happening in your organization. Be considerate of your boss’ schedule and don’t go to her for a raise during an especially busy or stressful time for the company. “Set yourself up to have a conversation where there can be a dialogue that’s not based on stress,” says Castro.<\/p>\n

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Check out the full FabFitFun Live segment with Castro\u00a0below for more tips.<\/p>\n

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