Posted by SOR on 11/15/72 11:23

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<8 Aug 2005 15:14:24 -0700>

> So to sum up:
>
> My 2-year review is coming in a couple weeks, and I want to know what I
> can ask for. I realize my station in life (live-at-home college
> student) *should* have absolutely no bearing on my wages; I know the
> quality of work should be the only thing that affects that. So, based
> on the above information, what should I ask for?
>
> I don't want to screw the pooch, so to speak. I'm willing to make a
> sacrifice in the money side of things in order to keep a really good
> relationship with my boss. All the flexibility and totally great work
> atmosphere are worth something to me. Though, my boss isn't the type
> who would get all indignant just because I ask for more, as long as I'm
> not a jerk about it.
>
> So folks, what's reasonable? I appreciate any and all input. Thanks.
>

Psychology 101 says you shouldnt ask for anything .

Let him make the offer .

- pick a quiet time of the day

- ask the boss if he has a few moments for a private chat

- you like working there and you like him etc

- explain you will honor your commitments and finish any work

- but in x amount of time you would like to broaden yourself and will
soon be looking at other job opportunitys

- perhaps even give another member of staff a bit of training before you
leave etc

Now , From what you say about the guy he will understand and will wish
you the best of luck on your career .

As your not leaving straight away he wont make any offers there and then
as he doesnt have too - he will think it over for a few days or perhaps
even a week .

The chances are *if* your boss wants to keep you he wont wait too long
before making you a offer as he knows the longer the gap the more chance
there is of you seeing a higher paying job elsewhere .

Your boss will then ask you if you have few minutes to spare for a chat
and when that happens its ching a ching ching dollar signs DONT GET
COCKY when this happens as your boss will no doubt have as much macho
pride as you do .

Not that your irreplaceable or anything - for the sake of a extra few
bucks it would save upsetting what sounds like a smooth running self
administrating company .

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