How to get a raise -- including the exact words to use

Yes, you can get a raise. There are specific phrases and techniques you can use to get one -- even in this economy.

My name is Ramit Sethi and I’m a New York Times best-selling author. I’ve helped my friends and students negotiate results like this:

Afriend of mine recommended I read your book because I am looking for a job. I read your chapter on negotiating a higher salary. The next day I scheduled a phone call with the hiring manager and I was able to get an extra $4,500 in 15 minutes of negotiating! Your advice was extremely helpful, thank you."

— Alonzo

I’m proud to say that I’ve reached my goal of making into the six figures by the age of 30. I never EVER expected that, especially since my starting salary six years ago was $25,000. (In NYC where a cardboard box on the sidewalk costs more than that per year)."

— Courtney D

Ihave been working for the same salary & bonus for the last 3 years! I watched the negotiation videos… and after a day with my boss – the CTO of our company, I got a 17% total increase ($13,000) – and that’s not even with a promotion. Thanks for what you do – keep it coming…"

— Batsirai

Think about your co-workers. Some of them are being paid far more than you are -- simply because they know how to negotiate. It’s like the airline passenger sitting next to you who paid 50% of your price...only a simple $5,000 raise can be worth over $1 million in your lifetime.

Most Americans are horrible at negotiating and say things like, “I could never get a raise in this economy” (code for, ‘I’m afraid to negotiate because I don’t know what to say’), or “Yeah, I really should do that” (code for, ‘I will never do that’).

Ignore average performers. If you are a top performer, you may be able negotiate your salary. It WILL take work. It WILL challenge you.

But in the end, if you’re already a top performer, shouldn’t you be compensated like one?

Step 1: Watch this video

STEP 2: Let me send you more information about the exact process to get a raise.

Thanks, and good luck!

-Ramit