On the one hand, are you glad that an "old known" amount will land on your account every month, on the other hand, do you know your price and you will underestimate yourself? Maybe it's time to gather all your courage and walk toward the door behind your boss.

The last few months have certainly not been in the spirit of general well-being, wage increases or personal gains. On the contrary, many companies have tightened their taps as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, or made them redundant and, in the worst case, went bankrupt.

Nevertheless, we will certainly find companies and enterprises that, paradoxically, did well.
So if you know you work in an industry that was not seriously affected by covid-19, you're probably flirting with the idea of higher wages. Which is to say, you can dream of a higher salary. But the reality is often much different, so it pays to prepare thoroughly for an interview with a superior and come up with bulletproof arguments.

When was the last time you got raised your salary at work?
What are your professional achievements and losses?
Do you spend more time working than your colleagues?
Answering these questions will certainly tell you if you are an ideal adept to a salary increase.

Hand on heart, everyone longs for a higher salary. Even people who earn above-average amounts are not satisfied, so they look for even higher-paied job offers. But in the pursuit of money, few people realize whether the salary increase really deserves it. You should also take into account the financial climate that prevails in your work. If you know that a company is facing financial problems, has suffered from Covid or is simply failing, then there is no point in asking for a higher salary. Most likely, you would still be rejected. On the contrary, in companies that are currently doing well, there is nothing left but to gather courage and apply for a salary increase with a clear conscience.

Did you think that after Monday's meeting you wouldcatch the boss and briefly ask him to increase his salary?Quickly forget about such a scenario and be prepared forthe fact that without long preparation, an interestingamount will never land on your account. First of all, focuson the work tasks that you have really succeeded in lately.If the nature of your work allows it, print tables andgraphs that underline your work achievements.Concurrently it is also worthwhile to prepare before themeeting what you have brought to the company in the lastyear and what you can offer it the following year.

And last but not least, work with the exact amount you want to see on your bank statement. No one will help you in this regard, it only depends on your confidence and, of course, your qualities. But you definitely shouldn't overshoot unnecessarily. Surely you know how other employees are doing with wages, so it doesn't pay off when you apply for an astronomical amount that is unparalleled in your company.

Until now, it was easy. The hardest part comes when you have to meet your supervisor. In this regard, too, you should make an appointment in advance. Under no circumstances should you do a "raid" in the director's office or after the meeting. Otherwise, you risk the boss not being in the mood or time for you. It's much better if you schedule a meeting in advance, so you are both well prepared and attuned.

At the beginning of the meeting, briefly say what you want to talk to the manager about today, and then go to your own presentation. Show your superior the documents (spreadsheets, results, etc.) that you have prepared and talk about work successes that make you deserve a higher salary. Also, try to avoid personal reasons that play on emotions and do not belong in a professional environment. Likewise, don't compare yourself to other employees and forget about sentences like, "I work better and more than my colleague Kate and I still have less money than she does."

After saying the amount you envision for your work, it's time for the boss to react. If you are not pleased with your answer, keep calm and stony face. No one has ever been paid a higher wage for hysterical scenes or crying. But we believe that the superior will nod and you will soon enjoy a higher salary. Fingers crossed!