Careers advice
What to do when your pay rise request is rejected
What to take from this important learning experience.
31 January 2023
31 January 2023
What you’ll learn:
Common reasons why managers reject pay rise requests
1. You asked at the wrong time
Don't ask your manager for a pay rise if they're currently looking like this.
2. You haven’t been performing
3. Your relationship with your manager is poor
4. Your manager thinks you’re already being paid well
Your manager might counter your request by saying they already believe you're earning well.
How to react if you’re denied a pay rise
1. Ask why
2. Find out what more you could do
3. Learn how salaries are benchmarked in your organisation
If you're rejected, an important step is to understand how salaries are calculated within your organisation.
4. Keep working hard
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