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hey everybody it's Don and today I want to share with you seven things that you never want to say when you're asking for a raise or whether you're negotiating a salary for a new job even though you might not be asking for a raise right now I mean it's never too early to learn how to communicate effectively and professionally I mean asking for a raise I mean it can be a little bit scary but it's an important skill to have as you grow and you start your career and knowing what not to say is just as important as knowing what to say and I'm going to share both of those with you side by side so number One never say I deserve a raise now you might think that saying you deserve a raise is a good thing and you know it might be true but it can actually come across as demanding and entitled instead of focusing on what you think you deserve try to focus on the value that you bring to the company or the team talk about your accomplishments how you've helped the team or ways that you've gone above and beyond your duties you know by highlighting your positive contributions you're going to be able to show your boss that you are a valuable team member who is worth investing in and they'll be more likely to consider giving you a raise instead of losing you to a competitor okay let's move on here to number two I need a raise because of my personal expenses now while it's true that everyone has bills to pay I have bills to pay you do we all have financial goals it's best to keep your personal expenses out of the conversation when asking for a raise when your boss might be sympathetic but they need to make decisions based on what is best for the company so instead focus on professional reasons of why you deserve a raise I mean this might include your skills experience or you know the market value of your job by keeping the conversation focused on your work performance you're going to have a much better chance of getting the raise that you're hoping for okay let's move on here to number three I got a better offer from another company Now using a competing job offer as leverage might seem like a good idea but it can actually backfire I mean your boss might feel threatened or question your loyalty to the company plus if they can't match the offer I mean you might be left in an awkward position so instead of mentioning that you know you have other job offers try to focus on why you want to stay with the company and how you can continue to grow and contribute while you're there this way you show your boss that you're committed and passionate about your work which can make a much stronger case for you than hopefully get you that raise okay let's move on here to number four I've been here for a long time I deserve a raise now while it is true that experience and loyalty are important simply being at a company for a long time just isn't enough to justify a raise you might think it does but it doesn't I mean your boss will want to see that you've been actively contribute leading and improving during your time there and to make your case stronger for a raise focus on all the achievements from the growth over the years that you have brought to them and higher like the specific ways that you have made a positive impact on the company and how you've developed new skills or you've taken on additional responsibilities you see by demonstrating ongoing commitments to Improvement you are going to show your boss that you are worth investing in and I know you are all right let's move on here to number five I heard that someone else got a raise I want one too now comparing your salary to other co-workers can really be a tricky subject and it's best to avoid it when you're asking for a raise bringing up someone else's salary can come across as unprofessional or you know like you're trying to start a competition so instead focus on your own achievements and the value that you bring to the company and by keeping the conversation centered on your own performance instead of you know Bob's performance down the hall you're going to be so much more likely to have a successful and productive discussion about your salary okay let's move on here to number six I can't believe you're not giving me a raise people actually say that I mean getting emotional or upset during a salary discussion is a huge note I mean it's important to stay Coleman professional even if you don't get the answer that you're hoping for so losing your cool can really damage your relationship with your boss and it can make it harder to have productive conversations in the future I mean if your request for a raise is denied try to ask for feedback on how you can improve or what steps you can intake to increase your chances for getting the raise in the future and by staying positive and focused on growth you are going to show your boss that you're committed to your job you're committed to the company you're committed to working hard for what you want and finally tip number seven I don't really need a raise but now starting your request with a statement like this can undermine your own argument and make it seem like you're not serious about your quest so when you're asking for a raise it's important to be confident and assertive about what you want instead of downplaying your request just clearly and confidently State your case for why you believe or raise is Justified and remember to focus on your own skills and the value that you bring to the company and by presenting your case with confidence you're going to show your boss that you're serious about request and that you deserve their consideration so there you have it my friend seven things that you never want to say when you're asking for a raise so remember number one focus on your accomplishments and the value that you bring to the company number two keep personal expenses out of the conversation number three avoid mentioning competing job offers number four highlight your growth and contributions not just your tenure number five don't compare your salary to other co-workers number six stay calm and professional number seven be confident and assertive in your request and when you follow these tips these strategies steps whatever you want to call them you're going to be so much better prepared to have a successful and professional conversation about your salary when the time comes so that's really all I have for you today I hope you found this help people and I hope this helps you get the raise that you're looking for I hope this helps you get you know the uh the salary that you're looking for if you're negotiating a salary for a new job whatever it is if you keep these in mind I really believe that you're going to go farther now there is the chance the offbeat chance that you could go through all of these and still end up with zero and that's entirely possible but here's the thing if you try all of these things and and you really try them you don't just you know kind of half-heartedly dabble with them if you really put some thought into it and make it happen and you still don't get the money that you're looking for I really encourage you to you know keep your chin up and be professional about it don't just you know slam doors or get mad because well I tried this this is what Don said to do this is I was trying to be nice and they wouldn't give me the money and so now I'm mad don't get mad be professional if you don't get what you're looking for just say you know what that's just a reflection of you know the value that I bring to the organization and that's how they see it that's fine I have a choice as to whether I want to stay here or whether I want to go somewhere else where you know I might feel uh more valued so either way be cool be professional don't lose your head all right my friend if you found this video helpful give it a thumbs up and I would appreciate it and subscribe and I'll see you in the next video bye now