How to Get a Raise Without Asking for One

Entrepreneurship Archives - Dale Callahan · Nov 22, 2012

Most people do not like asking for a raise, even though they want one.

But perhaps asking for a raise is the wrong way to get a raise.

Instead of asking for a raise, ask questions your leaders WILL want to talk about.

Try these steps and see what happens.

Define your customers! Think about everyone that impacts your paycheck. Your immediate boss, your co-workers, other department managers, and perhaps people a few layers up. Figure out who you serve and list them by name. These are your customers!

Go talk to them. Tell them you are trying to determine how to improve your work, so you would…