Salary Follow up

Ash-Say on 26/02/2015 - 20:59
Last edited 26/02/2015 - 21:00

I had my performance review completed in December 2014. I asked my manager for salary increase as I was not happy with the current package and the decision on salary is due in March.

I was wondering if it will be ok to follow up with Manager to check if they have received any feedback around my request from senior management or should I wait till March for the decision and then speak with senior management/HR directly if the salary rise is not satisfactory.

I will appreciate your advice this matter!

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Comments

  • pjetson on 26/02/2015 - 21:15
    +3

    What purpose will asking now serve? Do you think you'll be more likely to get what you want if you ask now? They said March so wait until March.

    • Ash-Say on 26/02/2015 - 21:22

      After the performance review, my manager told me that he will let me know when he hears back from senior management however it's been two months and no news as yet. Please note that we get Salary increase in March every year and therefore I know decision will come out in March.

      • warwick108 on 26/02/2015 - 21:38

        well why don't you just wait till march?

        • Ash-Say on 26/02/2015 - 21:42

          I am happy to wait…I asked for pay rise for the first time so I am just seeking other people opinion as what they will do in this situation.

      • jaybmate on 26/02/2015 - 21:42

        I think poster above got confused from your original post. Yes you should ask, just in case he's forgotten so theres still time to get it sorted out before march.

  • Cheeper on 26/02/2015 - 22:26

    Is the march pay rise performance based or a fixed rate for all? You may find your raise commensurate with your performance if that is how it is done?

  • Cyphar on 27/02/2015 - 00:30
    +3

    I wouldn't be rocking the boat. Wait until March. The market is too volatile to be pushing things right now. Ease off a bit

  • cloo on 27/02/2015 - 07:35

    Depends on your line of work and relationship with your boss, but if it was me, I'd definitely ask if there's been any discussions / feedback to date. There's nothing wrong with asking and better to check now as it may be too late to do anything about it later.

  • mskeggs on 27/02/2015 - 08:04
    +6

    I would definitely ask.
    Every employer I have worked for has given bigger raises to the "squeaky wheels" who follow up, and make it clear a raise is important. After all, why would they give a raise to somebody who isn't that fussed?
    I would probably take the approach:
    "Hi boss, I know the results on pay rises are due next month. Is there anything I can do or give you that helps argue the case for me to get a good raise? I can show the figures from the last year of blah, blah, blah that show I am working well ahead of this or that."

    Obviously, replace with details relevant to your job.
    This reminds them it is important to you, reminds your boss why you deserve a raise, and gives her the chance to think about what might influence the decision. I don't advocate talking to others beside your boss unless your boss suggests this. That would possibly put them off-side, and they are likely the only person who will argue for you. As an aside, this is why it is essential to have a good relationship with your boss.

    • Ash-Say on 28/02/2015 - 08:46

      Thanks, done.

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