Hi all,
Entry hari ni berkaitan dgn tips utk mendapatkan kenaikan gaji.. Pagi ni bos dh panggil, "SB, pls come here". Saya pn dtg le jumpe bos kt biliknye... "yes, boss?". Ingatkn ade task, rupenye nk tanye, "eh, what is ur grade now eh?". Sambil tgh bukak company employee handbook. So, saye pn tunjukkanlah grade saya dok celah mane..haa, tuuuu.... Hheehee... Kate boss, "owh, here? Okay.. So, when are u submitting your appraisal form to me? I didn't see yours on my tray". Alamak! Tang isi form ni la yg x berape nk rajin ni.. "erggh, i'm in the midst of filling it up, boss. I'll get it done by ths afternoon?". Dgn muke kerang busuknye saya pn blah la terkedek2 nk fill in the blank with the correct order..haisshh..malasss... Tiap2 tahun nk isi..klu gaji masyuk sedapmjugak...td boss tanye2 tu gaye mcm nk promote saya je? Jng3! Haa...dengan pantasnye saya pn tibe2 bersemangat waja nk isi appraisal. Ni yg semangak nih! Hmm...sblm isi, saya capai ipad & buat research ttg care2 utk memastikan gaji kite naik setiap tahun..wakaakak! Somehow, I manage to find this article for sharing & for my individual appraisal... Tips2 ni berjaya membuka mataku & memberi idea utk isi ape yg patut dkt form tu.. Hopefully i gain my most appropriate salary for next upcoming year 2012! Chai yok!!
How to Get a RaiseWhat to do—and what not to do—to get the dollars and perks that you want and deserve
At some point during your career—in fact, probably multiple times—you'll be in a situation that calls for a talk with your manager or a prospective employer about your compensation package, that bundle of offerings that tells you what the company thinks you're worth.
It may be that you've taken on more responsibility over a year's time, and you're feeling the need to get some financial recognition for it. It may be that several co-workers have left the team, and you're realizing that you're going to be doing their work for the long haul, not just as a temporary fill-in.
It may be that you've researched industry salary data and learned that your comp package is out of whack. Or perhaps you're about to start a new job and you know that the best time for the company to show you the love is when they want to hire you—not once you've already agreed to go work there.
Also, remember that sometimes a company—whether a current employer or a prospective one—can be flexible about things other than cash, such as vacation time, flex time, and working from home (see BusinessWeek.com, 3/11/07, "Telecommuting Now and Forever"). A word of caution, however: Such arrangements are often "off the record," and might go away if the manager who agrees to them does.
Whether you're hitting up your current boss for a bump in pay or looking to leverage a new opportunity, thinking ahead and planning your approach will be key to getting the compensation you're after. As with all career-related matters, you've got to be smart about it.
But in this case, you've got to be extra smart. One bad move could damage your chances of getting what you want. Who's going to pay a premium for someone who doesn't appear to be at the top of their game?
Here's a look at some of the common mistakes employees make when they're seeking a raise:
• Picking the wrong time to speak.
Hands down, the best time to approach your boss with a special request is just after he or she has praised your work. If you're thinking you're due for an increase, the moment just after your manager says: "You know, Stan, I'm so impressed with the way you've been handling the call center these last few months," is the perfect time. If you don't get that lucky opportunity, schedule a one-on-one with your manager in a private space where interruptions can be minimized.
• Making it personal.
You want to talk about your value to the team, but you don't want to lay a guilt trip on your boss,รก la "It doesn't seem like you appreciate me." Instead, focus on what you've accomplished for the company and how much money you've brought in, helped to bring in, or saved.
• Speaking in generalities.
"I need a pay increase" is too general. Be specific about what you want, whether it's a 10% pay hike, an extra week of paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, a 15% of salary performance bonus, or the ability to fly business class. In case your first request doesn't work out, have alternative suggestions ready.
Some of the biggest mistakes people make when negotiating at a new job include:
• Getting low-balled because of your previous job.
Yes, everyone thinks they are underpaid—but it's possible you actually are! Maybe you were promoted at your previous company, meaning you didn't get the same money as an outsider coming in would have, or maybe you worked there a long time, getting only the standard 2% to 4% cost of living increases instead of the bigger bumps a change of employer would have brought.
Also, some industries pay better and have cushier perk packages than others, which you need to consider. Don't assume a new employer will be as stingy as your previous one. Remember, you deserve to be paid what you're worth, and the chance to get that is probably one of the reasons you're making a move.
• Not having a realistic idea of what you're worth.
