Get that raise: Learn patience for your answer

by cody18

When we decide we deserve something it's often hard to wait for it. If you think you deserve a raise, but have yet to receive one be patient. In many companies there is a lot of red tape and procedures that a boss must g...read more

by Will Kester

Over the years, I've acquired a lot of favorite sayings. One of those favorites is, "Impatience is one of my greatest virtues." Another is, "It takes too long to acquire patience." So, this topic should be easy for me ...read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

First, it is essential to ask IN PERSON for a raise. Make an appointment to meet with your immediate supervisor, or whoever holds the purse strings for your position. Draw up an organized outline of speaking points bef...read more

by Christine Zibas

A quick decision is not always the best decision. This is true particularly when it comes to a boss on the fence about a raise. Your best approach is not to rush your boss into a "no" decision, but rather to give him or he...read more

by H.G. Hess

So you thought you'd get an answer on the spot when you asked for your raise? The truth is, that usually doesn't happen. You may be given a raise for various reasons, whether it be performance or cost-of-living. However...read more

by Rob Bryant

If you have done everything you can to make your case with your boss regarding a raise, it's time to let it go and wait. I don't think anyone can tell you how long is an appropriate time to wait before bugging you boss to ...read more

by Kim Celestine

Everyone wants a raise and most of us need one. With the cost of living increasing and rising inflation, it's hard living on current earnings. When trying to get that raise it's important to remember that you have to sell ...read more

by Ted Sherman

Whoever said patience is a virtue was dead wrong! In the business world, patience is a guarantee of failure. When you know you deserve a raise, go for it with all your heart and soul. You don't want understanding. You don'...read more

by Krishna Shanmukh

When you are waiting for an answer from your Boss, then try to utilize that waiting time in more favorable manner. Use this time to complete all your pending tasks in the office. Concentrate on the present task and t...read more

by MysLykeMeeh

Learning to be patience is a hard virtue to acquire, you want a right answer right away. Yet, it is one of the basis where you can just stay focus and wait for that raise to be given to you. Having a great deal of patience...read more

by Leanne Bloms

Everyone wants that raise. They think that they are worth more money, and that they deserve it. What you need to know is when you ask for that raise, do not expect it overnight. And if you keep bugging them for the rais...read more

by Ivan Sugarwood

It easy in this culture to want everything in a hurry. We want a new car every two years instead of taking care of the one we have; we want money in a hurry that why so many play the lotto on a daily basis, if the truth co...read more