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Topic: Career/Training

How Do I Write A Proposal Eg. Salary Raise?

Posted by Anonymous on 4/5/2005 at 3:14 AM ET 250 Points
Currently being paid less than predecessor, and I currently hold more qualifications. Wanting to receive equal or more of a salary than predecessor. (predecessor had no qualifications)
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  • Posted by telemoxie on 4/5/2005 at 8:10 AM Member
    Welcome to the forum. I think you will find that , if you provide us with detailed info, we can provide more specific and targeted advice.

    For example, what country are you in? What industry are you in? What is the position, and what is expected? How long have you been in the position? What are your qualifications, and why do you believe these are more valuable than your predecessor? Do your "qualifications" include real world experience, or do you have an advanced degree? What kind of degree (if any) do you have? How large of an increase are you looking for (e.g. how large a percentage)? Do you know why the predecessor left? How willing are you to take a risk - if they say no to the raise, are you prepared to walk out the door?

    Lots of folks are making less today than many years ago. The lower pay may simply be a result of increasing globalism and competition.
  • Posted by bobhogg on 4/5/2005 at 5:48 PM Member
    I'd suggest that this question is in the wrong category - it may get a better response under "Career/Training".

    However, telemoxie is right - more information is needed from you to get the best answers!

    Good luck,
    Bob
  • Posted by telemoxie on 4/5/2005 at 9:13 PM Accepted
    I'm no expert on aged care - but if I were to understand your situation correctly, you are probably considered a cost center in your current position, and a profit center in the new position. Naturally, folks will pay more for someone who is helping the bottom line...

    I'm sure you provide valuable services to your employer. Can these be translated into dollars? Since quality of care is improved, does this increase referral business? Reduce competitive losses? Increase productivity? Reduce the risk of legal action against your company? Reduce employee turnover? Do your proven procedures reduce waste? Increase security?

    I do not believe that your boss will pay you $1,000 more per month because "you like your job", or because you complain that someone used to make more money. If you are valuable to your company, prove it to them in dollars and cents. Tentatively accept the new position. Then, show your boss how much money he will be losing, and how much money he will not be making, when you walk out the door.

    One word of caution. Were you placed in your position by a recruiting company? I'm no expert on staffing firms, but if your current employer used such a company, the total cost for your services to your employer may be HIGHER than your predecessor - and they may have also signed a contract to pay the employment company a bonus (based on first 6 months pay) if the company hires you. At this point, that contract is working against you. Depending on your employer's contractual situation, it may improve your negotiating position to defer any raise for 6 months to a year.
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