Comments on: Get a raise in the recession http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/ Career and life advice for the new generation Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:14:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lilly of the Desert http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-317662 Lilly of the Desert Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:46:04 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-317662 All very good advise and I plan on utilizing it when I ask for a raise AGAIN at my job. I have been here for almost 4yrs and have asked for a raise every year and the answer has been since the recession we just don't have the money; which boggles my mind since we were able to hire more staff than we've laid off. I have taken on 3 peoples work load and was just praised at a company luncheon on my performance. I' m thinking that it is the perfect time to bring up the topic of compensating me for the work that I'm doing. I only plan on asking for an 8% pay increase and an extra week of paid time off; considering how below the market my current salary is this shouldn't be an issue. Wish me luck! Thank you All very good advise and I plan on utilizing it when I ask for a raise AGAIN at my job. I have been here for almost 4yrs and have asked for a raise every year and the answer has been since the recession we just don’t have the money; which boggles my mind since we were able to hire more staff than we’ve laid off. I have taken on 3 peoples work load and was just praised at a company luncheon on my performance. I’ m thinking that it is the perfect time to bring up the topic of compensating me for the work that I’m doing. I only plan on asking for an 8% pay increase and an extra week of paid time off; considering how below the market my current salary is this shouldn’t be an issue. Wish me luck! Thank you

]]> By: Jim http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311841 Jim Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:19:04 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311841 Great tips, Rebecca, especially for those just getting started in the "real world." I know I haven't always been as proactive in my career development as I should have been, and it's cost me, both in terms of dollars and job satisfaction. It's still very difficult for many firms to justify raises in this market, but just having that conversation with your boss shows that you are serious about your goals and advancement opportunities. Great tips, Rebecca, especially for those just getting started in the “real world.” I know I haven’t always been as proactive in my career development as I should have been, and it’s cost me, both in terms of dollars and job satisfaction. It’s still very difficult for many firms to justify raises in this market, but just having that conversation with your boss shows that you are serious about your goals and advancement opportunities.

]]> By: Royce Hadden http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311752 Royce Hadden Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:24:31 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311752 This is phenomenal advice. I've actively been doing most of your suggests as a matter of personal growth already - it's kind of empowering to see you write about how it worked for you. By the way I'm completely not in social media - I'm in real estate - but basically all of the things you lay out still apply. I'd say the market demand for your skillset can be the toughest thing to judge, especially in this economy. I know I can rock it at another company or another position, but whether someone at those other companies is willing to hire me right now is hard to gauge. This is phenomenal advice. I’ve actively been doing most of your suggests as a matter of personal growth already – it’s kind of empowering to see you write about how it worked for you.

By the way I’m completely not in social media – I’m in real estate – but basically all of the things you lay out still apply. I’d say the market demand for your skillset can be the toughest thing to judge, especially in this economy. I know I can rock it at another company or another position, but whether someone at those other companies is willing to hire me right now is hard to gauge.

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311662 Rebecca Thorman Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:25:59 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311662 @ Janie - Thanks so much for the kind words. I love the tip about starting things that are double positives - fabulous tip! @ Mike - Definitely agreed. I actually do say that under the last paragraph under Future Opportunity. You're in a much better position if you can leave. @ Janie – Thanks so much for the kind words. I love the tip about starting things that are double positives – fabulous tip!

@ Mike – Definitely agreed. I actually do say that under the last paragraph under Future Opportunity. You’re in a much better position if you can leave.

]]> By: Mike Darga http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311457 Mike Darga Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:37:09 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311457 Oops, the last step you NEGLECT to mention. Oops, the last step you NEGLECT to mention.

]]> By: Mike Darga http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311456 Mike Darga Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:36:42 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311456 This is all good advice, but I think the last step you mention is being willing to jump ship if that's what it takes. A recession is only a bad thing if you're not one of the best people in your field. The best workers seem to be suceeding even more now than when times weren't so rough: http://bit.ly/rqXtk Mike This is all good advice, but I think the last step you mention is being willing to jump ship if that’s what it takes.

A recession is only a bad thing if you’re not one of the best people in your field. The best workers seem to be suceeding even more now than when times weren’t so rough: http://bit.ly/rqXtk

Mike

]]> By: Janie Out of Debt http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311346 Janie Out of Debt Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:49:17 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311346 Hi Rebecca I just found your blog and I love it. Plus I love this post! You are very clear in all of your points. Like David I always try to work on my weaker skills. I make a list for myself of things that I would like to learn and improve my skills. I also try to do things that are double positives like start a blog to improve writing and learn new technology. All of these will help out with my main job. Best wishes, Janie Hi Rebecca

I just found your blog and I love it. Plus I love this post! You are very clear in all of your points. Like David I always try to work on my weaker skills. I make a list for myself of things that I would like to learn and improve my skills.

I also try to do things that are double positives like start a blog to improve writing and learn new technology. All of these will help out with my main job.

Best wishes,

Janie

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311092 Rebecca Thorman Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:07:32 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311092 @ Natalie - Wow, doing the work of multiple people after layoffs? Good thing you love your job : ). As far as PTO goes, you'd probably be surprised how many companies make exceptions to the rules, especially for high performers. Good luck and thanks for sharing your story : ) @ Linda - I can't imagine that the wages are still frozen from 2007! Sounds like the system has been broken for awhile... eek! @ David - I love that you worked on improving your weaker skills; a lot of the time we focus on strengths and showcasing those, but it can be just as valuable to fill the holes on the weakness side, thanks! @ Natalie – Wow, doing the work of multiple people after layoffs? Good thing you love your job : ). As far as PTO goes, you’d probably be surprised how many companies make exceptions to the rules, especially for high performers. Good luck and thanks for sharing your story : )

@ Linda – I can’t imagine that the wages are still frozen from 2007! Sounds like the system has been broken for awhile… eek!

@ David – I love that you worked on improving your weaker skills; a lot of the time we focus on strengths and showcasing those, but it can be just as valuable to fill the holes on the weakness side, thanks!

]]> By: David Shrock http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311086 David Shrock Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:48:01 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311086 Rebecca, I like the points about staying relevant and being proactive. I keep relevant by finding new ways my talents can help the company. During the the slower pace, I researched new strategies and worked on improving my weaker skills. Another important point: be confident. Rebecca, I like the points about staying relevant and being proactive.

I keep relevant by finding new ways my talents can help the company. During the the slower pace, I researched new strategies and worked on improving my weaker skills.

Another important point: be confident.

]]> By: Linda http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-311078 Linda Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:20:38 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/09/14/get-a-raise-in-the-recession/#comment-311078 Looks like wall street is still getting their raises while we have frozen wages to 2007. I know life isn't fair, but this is beyond ridiculous! Looks like wall street is still getting their raises while we have frozen wages to 2007. I know life isn’t fair, but this is beyond ridiculous!

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