southernpilot
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- Nov 7, 2006
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Every single pilot in our ten pilot, multi-base flight department got 5% this year. Some earned more, and didn't get it, some deserve to be fired. Our boss takes the easy way and gives everybody the same. As if we are all the same.
Previous post was correct in advising to get another job and the bump in pay of 10% to 20% and be happy. But if you stay...... Clawing and debating for more than 5% is just not worth it unless you know you have a very good chance of getting more. I have been doing this for years and HR and managers just don't budge unless they have already advised you to expect something very nice. That usually comes with more responsibility and a type rating or designation, like captain or something.
If you think you have a chance and you are presenting a case for more pay, do your homework first. Keep records and a log or journal on your activities and accomplishments though out the year. Never mention your bills or personal obligations, nobody cares. What managers do care about is what can you do for the company, what HAVE you done for the company; and what will you do for the company during the coming year and more that will benefit the company. How will you improve yourself to benefit the company, and how will your actions make the company better? Answer these questions during your presentation or annual review, this is how you ask for a raise. Keep it positive and look forward with your plans and intentions. Unfortunately you have to sell yourself all over again just like you did during the interview.
Good Luck
Previous post was correct in advising to get another job and the bump in pay of 10% to 20% and be happy. But if you stay...... Clawing and debating for more than 5% is just not worth it unless you know you have a very good chance of getting more. I have been doing this for years and HR and managers just don't budge unless they have already advised you to expect something very nice. That usually comes with more responsibility and a type rating or designation, like captain or something.
If you think you have a chance and you are presenting a case for more pay, do your homework first. Keep records and a log or journal on your activities and accomplishments though out the year. Never mention your bills or personal obligations, nobody cares. What managers do care about is what can you do for the company, what HAVE you done for the company; and what will you do for the company during the coming year and more that will benefit the company. How will you improve yourself to benefit the company, and how will your actions make the company better? Answer these questions during your presentation or annual review, this is how you ask for a raise. Keep it positive and look forward with your plans and intentions. Unfortunately you have to sell yourself all over again just like you did during the interview.
Good Luck
