I finally asked for a raise after a project in Omaha

I was sent to Omaha for a month to help a client with a system rollout. The project went well, and the client sent a note to my boss saying I saved them about 15 grand. When I got back, I used that note in a meeting to ask for a raise. I had never done that before, I always just waited for reviews. I got a 5% increase on the spot. How do you guys pick the right moment to ask for more money?

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miasanchez1mo agoMost Upvoted

But honestly, I get where @karenbailey is coming from... waiting for reviews is safer. Bosses can see that stuff as being too pushy, like you're not a team player. You might get the raise but then they start watching you closer for any slip-up. Sometimes it's better to just let your work speak for itself and not rock the boat.

karenbailey1mo ago

Why risk looking pushy when your boss already knows you did good work?

jenny_lee5d ago

Oh absolutely, I am 100% with you on this one. I did the exact same thing last year after a project in Cleveland that saved a client a ton of money. My boss got a glowing email from their CEO, and I printed that thing out and brought it to our next one on one. I just said "hey, I think this shows what I can do, and I'd like to talk about a raise" and got 7% on the spot. Waiting for reviews is fine if you want to play it safe, but if you have real proof of your value, you'd be crazy not to use it. I never understood the whole "don't rock the boat" thing when the boat is clearly floating on your work.

the_viola1mo ago

Gathered all my positive client feedback from the last year and scheduled a one on one. I presented it as a recap of my contributions and directly linked them to a salary increase. I had a specific number ready based on market rates for my role. It showed I did my homework and wasn't just asking randomly.