Negotiation means having leverage. What leverage you have?

I single-handedly worked on some of the most important projects from scratch.

Software Engineer

Then I think you’re safe. Make your contribution count. Tell the manager 
1/ achievements
2/ hike you’re expecting 

Generally, manager would know rough range of the hike. And if there is expectation mismatch then outcomes can be 
1/ either they tell you such outrageous hike won’t be possible
2/ they go back to hr/c level to get more hike for you

Software Developer

Soon I am going to have a meeting with my manager about my salary increment.  Is there something that I should know/prepare before or any rule of thumb? I don't know, this is my first time and I am...

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Soon I am going to have a meeting with my manager about my salary increment. 
Is there something that I should know/prepare before or any rule of thumb?
I don't know, this is my first time and I am feeling nervous about it.

Are there any rule of thumbs that I should know before going to a meeting about my increment

Are there any rule of thumbs that I should know before going to a meeting about my increment- Grapevine

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Hey all,

I have 10 years of experience and currently I am a senior software engineer in 100 years bank.  In the mid year I had a good rating. Before year end i would like to request for a promotion to a Team Lead. What should be the approach to request/ask the manager? Please guide me

Should I Ask my manager

Software Lead

I joined a start-up (SDE 1) after working in an IT service giant (one of the WITCH) for the past 2 years. There we didn't have any discussion regarding the amount of raise expected, they used to just assign us the percentage (peanuts) that they felt.

Here in the start-up I have heard that we have a say about how much % increase we are expecting post review cycle. I have some questions,

1. Do managers generally know about their subordinate's salary?
2. If not, then how do such discussions take place? Just based on % increment?
3. Or Only feedback is discussed with the manager and salary negotiation is done with HR (who knows my salary)?

Salary Increment negotiation

Hello all, 

I have been working as a frontend developer on a contract basis in one of the #maang, my toatal experience is 2 years and my appraisal is due this week, I have been working on some really good projects handling all at once and working from scratch in one of the projects, I want that my increment to be very nice, as my current package is very low. I need some tips for the negotiations........provide some good tips for that.

Appraisal meeting tips

Hey, 

I am a SWE with 2 yrs exp. recently I found out that juniors in my team are being paid atleast 10% more than me. This thing has been bugging me so much that I setup a meeting with my manager but here’s the thing- I have no idea how to talk about this to my manager. I obviously think it’s unfair given how much more work I am doing. 
Can experienced people here please guide me on how to approach this meeting?

Thanks!

Junior coworker getting paid more than me.

Just break the ice. Start by, “ Hi…. Sorry for the unplanned meeting but I want to talk about my compensation.”

UX/UI Designer

📣 Hey everyone! 📣

I'm gearing up for my first chat about getting a raise at work, and I could really use some advice from those who've been there before! 🤔💼

Here's what's up:
- It's my first time talking about a raise.
- My boss seems happy with how I'm doing.
- I've been doing software engineering for about two years.
- I used to make more money at my old job.
- Last year, I was between jobs when it was time for raises.

So, how do I make sure I get the best deal? Any tips for talking about money in these meetings? Share your thoughts, and let's figure out how to get that raise! 🚀💰 #HelpMeGetARaise #SoftwareProsAdvice

First Salary Hike

Consultant

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Especially if you're in an organisation for less than a year.

I see people boasting about a 20% increment, but I understand that they're experienced professionals. 

I know that something more than 5 would be good enough(?) as I still have the imposter syndrome, but let me know how much one should expect if it's quarterly, and after 1 year. 

Thanks.

What exactly is an acceptable increment %?

Account Manager

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Hey guys, i am going to be a manager for the first time in a company that i have been working at for 3 years and I have people joining me from monday.. any tips for being a good manager?

Going to be a new / first time manager

Product Manager

Hello Everyone, 
I’m a software engineer with around 1.5 yoe not sure about what should I talk in my 1:1 meetings with my manager apart from feedback.

It would be very helpful if you can provide some topics or ways to improve the 1:1 meetings with managers.

Like how to talk about money, hike, promotions without sounding greedy or awkward.

1:1 Meeting topics

Welcome to Product Managers's Private Community

i’m from engineering but i wanna move to product, is there a pathway that i should follow? is a mba degree the only way to get there? if not how do i transition?

how does one get into product management ?

Quality Assurance

Currently in talks with the CEO of a small international startup (less than 10 total members spread across 4 countries). My existing profile is an exact match for what they are looking for in a candidate (they are implementation partners of my existing company's software). 
I am pretty close to closing it but now he wishes to know my existing salary. I tried to avoid sharing it but he wants to know it before quoting anything to me. 
I wish to get a huge raise (80-100%) since i will be moving from a known brand to an unknown startup with all the skills they need and more from Day 1. 
Any tips on how I can handle this situation?

How to avoid disclosing current salary

As the title says, I wanna know what's your highest percentage increase in salary in the same company.

How can we increase our chances of getting a good increment? Is it just performance?

Have you ever negotiated a salary increment? 

Would love to know!

What's your highest salary Increment?

Machine Learning Engineer

So since past few days, I'm getting feeling that they are going to sack my manager and are going to promote me to his level. They have already started sharing sheets with me whose access I didn't had earlier. It's a team of 6-7 designers, and I'm senior among them. Now, if they promote me toh manage this team, how should I ask for hike? What important things should I highlight so that I can make a good case for myself? Should I let them give me additional responsibilities and wait till june-July for appraisal? 
 Appreciate all suggestions

How should I ask for salary hike if they are replacing my manager with me

Product Designer

Recently started at my new job, and have my first ‘catch up’ with my manager’s manager. I know this is little to no context, but any general questions I should ask during this 1:1? I definitely need to make a good impression, especially considering the current climate. Thanks!

What should I ask my manager’s manager?

Need advice from the community.

I had my performance review with my manager last week. The broad feedback was something like this- in her mind, if I'm given any task, she knows it will be done and done well, meeting all expectations. She acknowledged that I'm sincere, hard working and don't cut any corners with my work. But will the task be done ++, she wasn't sure.

I've been moving from fighting one fire to the other and never really got a chance to settle in one project, barring one, which my boss says I truly aced. Most of my colleagues believe I've done a stellar job and deserve the top rating but I didn't get that from my manager. 

My last 1:1 was almost 6 months back and all this time I never really got an indication that 'more' was expected. In fact when I was pulled into projects the only thing I was told was to 'look into this and resolve' without clear goals.

I understand this year reviews are tight at most startups but I was left wondering where this came from and what to make out of it. I'm due for another discussion next week. 

Any advice on how to proceed?

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