Hi all, TYIA for any advice. I’ve never been in a position to ask for a raise, let alone one like this.
I am woefully underpaid. 6 months ago I asked for a raise and was given a measly sum. When I inquired why, the answer was new ownership, not enough time/numbers. I said okay, when could we sit back down. I was told 1 year. Well here we are. I love my boss/new owner, love the company, the direction, and most of my coworkers. But the pay.
So here we are at a year. Based on my research both within the company and comps I should be getting paid 1.5x ish more. Total comp is currently $50k should be between $75-100k. Obviously this is a hell of an ask. But I’m at a point where it either happens or I leave. Would appreciate any advice on how to “soften” the blow of asking for a 35k pay raise. 85k isn’t arbitrary I believe it’s fair based on my experience (low) vs performance and role (high)