fears
Have you convinced yourself of a negative outcome when seeking a raise?
Mark was a Process Engineer at a large Pharmaceutical manufacturer. He is excellent at what he does and often comes up with better processes that save time, money and human capital. With 12 years at his firm, Mark figured he was at least $60,000 underpaid altogether. Mark worried that if he approached his boss, Dan, […]
Don’t let fear of retribution prevent you from securing the raise that you deserve
Fear #7: Fear of retribution. This is another big one and works in conjunction with any, or all, of the other fears. This fear raises the question in one’s mind “Will my boss take action against me for even daring to ask for a raise?” What could your boss do? Your boss could always get […]
Negotiating a Salary Increase: The Fear of Not Knowing How To Ask
Fear of not knowing how to ask or how to negotiate. This may sound similar to a fear of asking, but it is quite different. This one is not about being afraid to actually ask because you may be undeserving, worried about being let go or even chastised. No, this one is not about your […]
Asking For a Pay Increase: Fear of Retribution is Real….
This is another big one and works in conjunction with any, or all, of the other fears. This fear raises the question in one’s mind “Will my boss take action against me for even daring to ask for a raise?” What could your boss do? Your boss could always get rid of you whether you […]
How to Ask For a Raise: How Do You Know You’re Not Just Bragging?
Have a fear of bragging about why you deserve a raise? Do you play mind games with yourself regarding the potential negatives of getting a raise? Do you think “If I get a $20K increase then how will that affect my co-workers’ and friends’ perception of me? I won’t be one of them. They will […]
Negotiating a Pay Increase at Your Job: How Do You Respond to a Low-Ball Offer?
Many of you feel and fear that your boss will, at best, offer a token or substandard raise. The fear comes in not knowing how to handle that situation and not knowing the art of negotiating it higher…..especially much higher. Like so many things in life, we aren’t experienced enough to feel comfortable with the […]
How To Ask For a Raise at Work: Do You Feel You’re Not Worthy?
Fear of not being worthy enough. Some bosses help make us feel less than worthy, while sadly, many of us convince ourselves that we are not worthy. So our feelings of unworthiness may come from our boss, sometimes from family or “friends” and even our own self-talk. Many of these feelings stem from home and […]
Do Have a Fear of Being Fired That Keeps You From Asking For a Raise?
Do You Have a Fear of Being Fired? Asking for a raise rarely results in a firing. You would have to really be insubordinate, rude, or threatening to lose your job for merely asking and negotiating a raise. I teach how to present your value in a way that is empowering, with self-confidence, but with […]