81: How To Ask For A Raise

WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk with Elaine Lou Cartas · Mar 7, 2024 · 20m · transcript

I had just got a Director position at 24. I was doing 2 jobs and increased fundraising numbers by 500%... I knew I deserved a raise.

I asked my immigrant parents, “How do you ask for a raise?”

They responded, “Just work hard. You’ll get a raise.”

I knew that was not how it worked, so I learned to ask for a raise using these 7 steps.

And guess what!? I got my $12k raise!

Even better, these steps have helped clients land anywhere from $25k salaries to a $300k job!

Asking for a raise is like the DTR talk (Define the Relationship) talk with your employer.

Do they see your worth and value?

And if…