Get that raise: What to do if the answer is "not now" 11 Articles

by Donna Alexandria

If you've inquired with your boss about a raise, and been given that vague response, "not now", the first thing you need to consider is your strategy. One, did you walk in your boss's office, and directly informed him or ...read more

by TC

When you ask for a raise, if the response is "not now", have hope. "Not now" is not "NO". If you are told that a raise is not possible now, they best thing you can do is ask (politely and respectfully), what the reason i...read more

by Christine Zibas

You've asked for a raise; the response is "not now." What should you do? The first thing you should ask from your boss is a time frame in which the question might be considered again. Don't look for a specific date. Ask in...read more

by Rob Bryant

Let's face it. "Not now" is a softer way of saying "No." If you ask your boss for a raise and s/he says "No," you understand that there is still the possibility of a raise in the future. "No" doesnot mean "Never." So "Not...read more

by Caz Brown

If you ask for a raise and the reply is "not now" you need to ask yourself 2 questions. Firstly, is this simply a way of putting this discussion off or do they really wish to revisit it at another time? And secondly, are t...read more

by Erik Van Tongerloo

You are working now for many years in a company and you never asked for a raise. You wanted that you could get a raise without asking that because your responsibilities are much higher than you started your job in the comp...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Many individuals find asking for a raise to be an extremely awkward and difficult conversation between them and their employers. While asking for compensation increase may be a little nerve-wrecking, if you keep your head...read more

by MysLykeMeeh

There's still possibility that you can get that raise. If it means not now, meaning it could be tomorrow or the next day or maybe next week. You still have a chance that you can get that raise, so don't worry and for the m...read more

by cody18

If your boss tells you a raise is not possible right now don't despair. Ask your boss to explain the reasons. It may be that the company doesn't have the money right now to give you a raise or it might be that you need to ...read more

by Beth Oliver

How to respond when the answer to your raise is not now? Ask for a specific time-line. You will be able to tell by your bosses response whether not now really means in the future or that they are just stringing you along. ...read more

by Will Kester

I would rather the boss tell me, "No, you're not getting a raise now, or ever," than to tell me, "Not now," and keep me hanging on, wondering when and if, but think of it this way - "No," means you are a poor employee or ...read more