A short YouTube teaser by Alli Peck (Feb 24, 2023) giving rapid advice on how to ask for a raise: she advises against citing external factors (inflation, the economy, coworkers' pay) and recommends requesting raises based on demonstrable contributions—skills gained, revenue or cost savings, goals achieved, and measurable impact.
I never advise people to ask for a raise because of inflation, because of the economy, or because their coworkers are making more than them. I do advise people to ask for a raise based on the skills they've gained, the money they've helped the company make or save, the goals they've helped the company reach, the impact they've had of the company, things to that effect.
Change Your Career Without Leaving Your Job: Podcast Episode with Darcy Eikenberg
