How to Ask for a Raise Quotes

“Have an actual numerical figure in mind, and try to name the number before your supervisor has a chance to suggest how much the raise should be.  This way, you are setting the anchor-point from which your supervisor will negotiate down.  It’s much better than allowing him or her to low-ball you, and then have to struggle your way back up, especially if their number is far off from what you have in mind.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“Try doing it and observe your supervisor’s body language — signs of relaxing (such as leaning back in the chair) will clue you in that your boss will be more ready and willing to listen to you. And, moreover, your chances of a “yes” will be higher!”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“Another way you can give your boss the chance to say no is to simply say it. Just tell him or her that she’s welcome to say no, but that you hope he or she will listen to what you have to say and consider your points.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“Keep in mind that you are making a pitch, so the focus should not be on you, but on the company. Your battle plan should not be “me-centric” but should be “you-centric” — the company cares about the bottom line, and your task is to help it achieve such. And if you’re speaking to one specific boss or supervisor, you should consider how you can make his or her life easier and how you can make them look better too.  The more specific you are with your plans, the better your chances are of getting that much-coveted raise!”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“What YOU Can Bring to the Company Career experts advise that on top of presenting your list of achievements, you should also lay down your future plans and goals — how you can help the company move forward and ideas that will be beneficial to the company as a whole. Don’t just dwell on what you’ve accomplished; you should also emphasize how much more you’ll deliver in the future. Remember that when you’re angling for a raise, the company will expect you to work harder and perform better.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“There are cases when the company can’t compensate you monetarily, so be prepared with a plan B: You may want to opt for additional vacation leave days, a bigger medical allowance, shares of the company’s stock, and other perks and benefits instead. When you approach the negotiating table, do so with an open mind and don’t focus solely on money.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“The most important thing to keep in mind before you start negotiating is WHY you deserve a raise. Take a piece of paper and start jotting down the stuff you have done for the company, the things you’ve accomplished, the projects you’ve spearheaded, the tough tasks you’ve managed to hurdle through (and with flying colors), and the difficult clients you’ve managed to please. Every time a seed of doubt tries to wiggle its way into your mind, take out that list and read it. That list should act as your very own personal reminder of why you deserve a raise.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“It’s also about being professional and rational. As long as your reasons are valid, your chances of getting a pay raise are quite good,” he says.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“In other words: How much time you’ve poured into your work is a factor, but the people who deserve a raise are those who have shown their loyalty, commitment, and passion for their jobs. You cannot just stay in the company for an X number of years without making your mark and expect your “loyalty” to be rewarded with a significant raise.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“if you know that you’ve been loyal to the company and have been working hard for a number of years, then you should be confident that you deserve a raise.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve

“Since time immemorial, the issue of money has been an uncomfortable one. Notice that your friends would rather talk about what they do for a living instead of how much money they make for a living, or that during family reunions and social get-togethers, your relatives — and you yourself — avoid the topic of job salaries like the plague.”
― Geoffrey Wright, How to Ask for a Raise: Negotiating Your Salary Increase with Ease and Confidence to Get the Raise You Want and Deserve