Is 10 percent reasonable
Dear experts, My one-year anniversary is coming up next week at a small online software company in SF. There are no performance reviews, no formal sit-downs of any kind. From what I hear, raises are given intermittently and without rhyme or reason. I began as a data analyst but at the six-month mark, a programmer resigned and I took on his duties *completely*, in addition to keeping my own. This is made possible in part to my increasing efficiency and that my former colleague was lazy (not a heavy workload). I am currently making $58k - I have years of professional experience and a CS degree. The programmer was making $50k. I receive great feedback and often work on chargeable items. I've taken on more than expected and work long(ish) hours. Given that I took on another job, I'd like to request a larger than usual raise. 10% popped into my head, but this company is so small, and I am terrified to bring it up. I have a sweet boss but I don't want to look like his greediest employee. And though I would consider this a promotion, we don't really have formal promotions and no one even knows each other's titles. Is 10% reasonable? Should I give a range instead? I wanted to wait until a few months after my 1 year anniversary, so that it didn't look like I was counting the days - but I think he is probably going to give me a small raise for my next paycheck. I want to beat him to the punch, right? Thanks so much, Crystal First, make a list of your accomplishments during the last year - goals met, objectives achieved, initiatives taken, additional responsibilities assumed - anything that will show that you're not only going a good job, but more than the job requires. Make two copies of you list. Ask for a performance and salary review with whoever the appropriate person is. Take both copies with you, one for you and one for the person with whom you're meeting - so you'll both be looking at the same information. If you're asked what sort of salary increase you have in mind - considering that most people get 3% increases - I'd say that in view of the additional responsibilities assumed and the success that you're demonstrated that you were anticipating an increase in the 5% to 10% range. A 10% increase after only one year on the job is probably as much as you can hope for, and probably somewhat more than you'll get, but that's the reason for proposing a range - so there's some latitude within that range for discussion. Make sense? Paul W. Barada The Negotiation Expert
Yes, that does make sense. I appreciate your advice. | |
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