Speaker A
An employee asks you for a raise because they have worked there for over 10 years. How would you react?
An employee asks for a raise after 10 years; the video advises backing requests with market analysis and contributions, not just tenure.
Key Takeaways
- Asking for a raise is important and necessary to receive one.
- Tenure alone is not a strong reason for a raise.
- Market analysis and clear demonstration of contributions are essential.
- Well-prepared requests have a higher chance of approval.
- Effective communication can prevent rejection of raise requests.
What the video covers
- An employee requests a raise citing over 10 years of service.
- The speaker appreciates the act of asking for a raise itself.
- Simply asking for a raise based on tenure alone is considered insufficient.
- Employees should prepare arguments based on market research and their job functions.
- Demonstrating the value brought to the company strengthens the raise request.
- Requests supported by analysis and contributions are less likely to be rejected.
- The video emphasizes the importance of justification over seniority.
- Encourages proactive and well-prepared communication when negotiating raises.
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
Speaker A
I feel great about the act of asking for a raise itself. If you don't ask, you don't get. If an employee comes to ask for a raise just because they've worked there for 10 years, that's silly. You shouldn't do that. It is better
Speaker A
if they come with arguments, having analyzed the market and their own functions, what they do, and what they bring to the company. And then there is no rejection of such a request.
Topics:raise requestemployee raisesalary negotiationwork tenuremarket analysisemployee valuesalary increasecareer advicenegotiation tipsemployee management
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