I asked for a $5,000 raise at my last review and got a promotion instead

My boss said the budget was tight for salary bumps, but offered me a lead role on a new project starting next month. Has anyone else had a raise request turn into a bigger job change?

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sarahpark1mo ago

Actually see that as a solid move by your boss. A lead role gives you way more leverage for a bigger raise later, once you prove you can handle it. Did they give you a timeline to check back in on salary?

lilyhayes1mo ago

That promotion is a test run to see if you'll do more work for free. Happened to a friend of mine. She took the lead role, did it well for six months, then went back asking for the raise again with proof. They paid up because they knew she'd leave otherwise. Get the new title on your resume, crush the project, but set a hard deadline with your boss to revisit the money talk.

lilyhayes1mo ago

Sounds like the classic "more work, same pay" special lol. Congrats on the title upgrade at least.

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