Asking for pay raise

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Is it a bad idea to ask for a raise that you know is a bit above the role and location you are in? I definitely know that for similar role and responsibilities in my company it pays the amount I have asked for in some other location. But for location I am at, it's a bit high than average market rate. How does it impact the chances of getting the raise?

xxDVhE · Accepted Answer

I think, your reason for the raise will not work. The better way is to interview at other companies at same location to get a good offer. Now you have 2 choices.
1. Leave the company
2. Tell the current company that you got an offer and negotiate to stay with a raise. Otherwise you will move to that new company.

Izobara · Answer

Been there recently, asked for a 15% raise. Also I had an offer (I didn’t really liked because of reasons outside if compensation). Didn't get a counter-offer, now in progress of getting another offer with the money I requested. That was a sign for me that I’m not valuable enough in managers’ eyes.

Fratelli · Answer

Ask for the raise and demonstrate the value you've brought to past projects and discuss what you'll bring to the table to the projects at your company that you want to work on. Then be searching for a new job.

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