Happily, this is the first fall in three decades that I’m not engaged in the annual ritual of preparing agency and corporate financial plans for the coming year. But the start of the budget season reminded me to pass along advice to job seekers and those hoping for a pay hike from their current employers. For…… Continue reading Annual Budget Season Affects Hiring, Pay Increases
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Salary Strategy Requires Patience, Planning
During my first few jobs, pay raise timing was a mystery–sometimes surprising me by coming earlier than expected and other times coming long after annual anniversary dates to which most raises are tied. Today, agencies and companies do a better job of on-boarding employees and clarifying the performance review timing and ensuing salary increases. …… Continue reading Salary Strategy Requires Patience, Planning
Requesting a Pay Raise in a Tight Economy
Q. I’ve been with my current agency for two years, and the pay freeze from last year was just lifted at the same time I’ve been offered a job by another firm. The offer, however, is for only slightly more than I’m currently making. What should I expect raise wise from my current employer? …… Continue reading Requesting a Pay Raise in a Tight Economy