Get that raise: What to do if the answer is no 21 Articles

by Krystle Hernandez

Asking for a raise can be an overwhelmingly difficult process. No matter how much they contribute to their organization's success, many individuals in "lower" positions than their bosses will ultimately feel a sense of in...read more

by Gibbs Williams

There are few less threatening experiences than asking for a raise particularly from a boss you know is likely to initially say no. If the boss's highest value is that of most businessmen then he wants you to produce at yo...read more

by Julia Williams

You did your homework and provided your boss with concrete reasons why you deserved to get a raise in pay, but they still said no? Now what? First, take a deep breath and resist the urge to storm out of the office or ma...read more

by Neil Dixon

You have worked for your current employer for a considerable time now and you finally plucked up the courage to ask for that raise you have been pinning over. The verdict is in. "No, you can't have a raise" declares the b...read more

by Rob Bryant

Getting a negative response to a request for a raise can be disheartening but there are ways to turn this negative into a potential positive. The first thing you should do is ask for the reasons you have been turned down, ...read more

by Marisa Wright

There are two circumstances where you may miss out on a raise: maybe it's the annual salary review, or perhaps you've gone to your boss to ask for a raise. Either way, your first step is to find out why you missed out. ...read more

by WordVixen

If you've recently been turned down for a raise, your first action should be to find out why, and your second should be to fix it. Do not be abrasive about this! If you're still a bit hurt or angry by your boss' response...read more

by Aldo Bonincontro

Firstly, try to understand if this denial (the question seems to refer to an absolute denial) is relative just to your efficiency at work, or to your possible bad relations with your bosses and colleagues, or if this is a ...read more

by Ted Sherman

How about a swift punch on the nose? For those of us who've experienced that humiliation, when we knew we deserved the raise, that would be a very satisfying response. However, it could have three unsatisfyingly negative c...read more

by Alissa King

Asking for a raise takes courage. If you get up the nerve to have the conversation with your boss, and your boss says "No" to offering you a raise, make sure that you understand the reasons that they turned you down before...read more

by MysLykeMeeh

When you want to get that raise, you need to prepare yourself for two answers. Yes or No. No answers can be somewhat downgrading and upsetting yet it is not the hindrance that you still not get that raise. Consider it as a...read more

by Kenneth Schortgen Jr

One of the lessons you need to learn when asking for anything, particularly a raise at your job, is to be prepared and have in your mind the options your willing to commit to dependant upon the answer. Going into the boss...read more

by Joan Schroeder

One of the biggest fears of asking for anything is the possibility of being turned down. Some us can take it, some of us can't. Hence the reason many of us are afraid to ask - fear of rejection. We also feel we shouldn't h...read more

by Susan Nagy

Whenever you ask a question, you should always be prepared for all answers, including those that might not be what you expected. This can be applied to all circumstances in life and it makes the outlook easier and more ac...read more

by cody18

Asking for a raise can be intimidating and if the answer is no you may feel dejected and angry. You may feel that the company must not understand how valuable you are to them. But, if you handle the situation well you incr...read more

by Will Kester

What do you do when you have asked for a raise and it was turned down? The first thing I suggest is to find out why you were turned down. It could be because of financial considerations, having nothing to do with your pe...read more

by Natalie Dillard

Really need that raise even when the answer is no! Keeping Cool when the boss gives you the cold shoulder. This is key when you really want or need that raise. One ...read more

by C Davison

If you`ve asked your employer for a raise, and you`ve been turned down, the first thing you should do is find out why. Ask point blank if your job performance has been less than satisfactory. If the answer is yes, a coup...read more

by Christine Zibas

It's one of the most uncomfortable things as an employee you can hear-"no" to your request for a raise. It's also a good time to do a little reflecting about how you got to this point in the first place. The most important...read more

by Anthony Sanfilippo

"No" is the starting point of any negotiation. When you want something you should be prepared for that "no" that will inevitably come. Why do I say inevitably? Because before you ask, you have to make sure the person being...read more