Timing affects how easy it is for your manager to say yes. Raises are often decided well before the review meeting.
Good moments
- A month or two before budgets or reviews are finalized; ask your manager when that is
- After a clear success, while it's fresh
- When your role has grown beyond your job description
- When you have a market range showing you're paid below it
Harder moments
- During layoffs or a hiring freeze
- Right after a mistake or a tough quarter
- In a hallway or by surprise; ask for a meeting instead
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