白领美丽英文诵典365 -081 Asking for a Raise

Day 81 - Ask For Raise

Before asking for raise, notice how well your department and company are doing. Is your manager complaining about the cutbacks? Right timing¹ is essential. Don’t suggest raise when business is down. Prepare statements and major accomplishments², explain the results and achievements. Give the specific examples with percentage, numbers, facts and figures. Make before and after comparison³. Write your goals for the next quarter rather than explain your need for a raise as the personal issue, for example: my husband lost his job. Present it in a business work. Explain how others with similar responsibility are paid. Show the industry research and show your accomplishments and goals. Never present your request for raise as demand or thread, that makes your embarrassed. Instead, take question approach supporting by the facts. You could say: “I’ve accomplished⁴ more than expected.” showing the accomplishments, “and I plan to do even more during the next quarter” show goals, “how do you think the company would be allowed to pay me extra dollars per month” indicate the raise “that was the others with similar positions are making these days.” show market research.

Last of all, wait until your manage is on an personal high, and don’t expect the decision over night. Give the boss your ideas and give him or her time to think. Chances are if you are producing more than expected, your manager will justify⁵ a raise.

1 timing   

n.时间安排，时间选择

参考例句：

• The timing of the meeting is not convenient.会议的时间安排不合适。
• The timing of our statement is very opportune.我们发表声明选择的时机很恰当。

2 accomplishments   

n.造诣；完成( accomplishment的名词复数 )；技能；成绩；成就

参考例句：

• It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
• Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 comparison   

n.比较，对照；比拟，比喻

参考例句：

• They make a comparison of New York to a beehive.他们把纽约比作一个蜂巢。
• This dress is really cheaper by comparison.比较起来，这件衣服确实便宜。

4 accomplished   

adj.有才艺的；有造诣的；达到了的

参考例句：

• Thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.亏得你们帮忙,我们才提前完成了任务。
• Removal of excess heat is accomplished by means of a radiator.通过散热器完成多余热量的排出。

5 justify   

vt.证明…正当(或有理)，为…辩护

参考例句：

• He tried to justify his absence with lame excuses.他想用站不住脚的借口为自己的缺席辩解。
• Can you justify your rude behavior to me?你能向我证明你的粗野行为是有道理的吗？