Thursday, 31 March 2011

• Initiative and Timing in Requesting Education from your Employer

  The conditions for asking for LMS training or a raise have to be right, and you have to do some research. First, consult with people who have held similar positions or work with companies with similar goods and services. Whether you're asking for a raise or LMS education, this will help you get a sense of what you can expect, and what's out there.

   

  Second, timing is another critical condition for approaching your boss about LMS education or a raise. There is such a thing as bad timing for asking your boss for a raise or course; for example, when your company is going through a substantial financial loss. Good timing would be during an annual performance review. This is akin to the difference between trying to get your master to throw you a bone during a fight with his girlfriend versus doing so when he is filling your dish or giving you attention.

   

  Lastly, specifically if you're asking for a raise, be sure to state the amount you want (after research). Don't be the first to offer a number; deflect the question if necessary. Finally, don't provide the amount of your previous salary. After all, it is not relevant to your next salary, given the change of circumstances and the position.

   

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