If you’re still smarting from not getting the raise you were gunning for
last year, do something about it by prepping for your next opportunity —
NOW.
Start by asking yourself what you would have to do to satisfy your
boss — and then make a list of things that would absolutely delight your
manager.
Doing this early in the year can inspire you to get a jump start on
boosting your performance — as well as give you months to show your boss
what you’ve achieved when it comes time to negotiate.
And make sure you’ve determined how much of a salary increase you’d
need to make progress on your personal financial goals, because having a
dollar figure in mind can provide further motivation to make the raise
request.
