How to Ask for a Raise The Best Way to Approach Your Boss

How to Ask for a Raise The Best Way to Approach Your Boss A thing that’s universally acknowledged is that it’s difficult to approach your boss and ask for a raise. Money coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox addresses four points that will help you ask for a raise: Keep track of your success: Document all of your accomplishments and compliments, whether from clients, employers, or coworkers. Show your employer your value: Provide the numerical value, if you can, of your accomplishments: Sales you’ve made and deals you’ve brokered, for example. Choose the right time to ask for a raise: Be aware of the environment in which you work and make sure it’s the right time. Heed your employer’s feedback: Make sure to take into account the criteria that would make you eligible for a raise. Read next: The Billionaire Who’s Fighting Income Inequality