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How Do I Make the Case for My First Raise?


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Asking for your first raise is a big moment in your career. But how do you know when to ask or how to start the conversation?

Getting a raise isn’t just a conversation about money. It’s a process, and you need a strategy. Author and personal finance expert Anne-Lyse Ngatta, also known as Anne-Lyse Wealth on her podcast, and Gorick Ng, an author and career advisor, walk host Elainy Mata through that process.

They break down how to lay the groundwork and do your research, when and how to start the conversation with your manager, and how to navigate the negotiation that may follow.

They also share their own experiences advocating for higher pay early in their careers, and they explain why your timing and your tone are so important to get right. Plus, they take listener questions about asking for a raise.

Have a career question? Let us know at [email protected].

Key topics include: compensation and benefits, difficult conversations, managing up, negotiation skills, negotiation strategies, careers.

More Reading:

  • How to Ask for a Raise (Christine vs. Work)
  • What to Do When Your Raise Isn’t Enough (Anne-Lyse Wealth)
  • The Economy Is Uncertain. Can You Still Negotiate a Raise? (Shanna Hocking)
  • How Black Women Can Navigate Pay-Gap Gaslighting (Lola Bakare)
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