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Topic: work question
Posted By: clover
Subject: work question
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 12:18pm
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Hoping someone can give me some tips. Basically I work for a small company as office manager but they are making changes and I will move away from the day to day type stuff (I have two staff and will hopefully get a third) and become a practice manager a lot more responsible for the actual running of the business. I'm stoked of course, but the topic of money hasn't been raised yet. I think that as I'll have a lot more responsibility and stress I should get a payrise, but I've not a clue how much more I should be looking for or how to approach the subject. Any tips?
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Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 12:30pm
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That sounds exciting!
I would arrange a formal meeting with them saying that you would like to discuss the job spec and remuneration so that they can prepare. Then before the meeting have an idea in your head as to how much more you think the role is worth. I'm pretty sure there is a website somewhere that gives you an idea of the remuneration for different roles. Alternatively, check on TradeMe jobs because you can filter by role and salary band. |
Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 12:36pm
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I agree with Sally. Make sure you check out http://www.seek.co.nz/career-resources/salary-centre/?cid=sk:main:toolsres:bc:salc:txt - What Your Worth on Seek. Its based on Auckland but will give you a general idea. And also http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-jobs/Salary-guide/index.htm - TradeMe Jobs .
I'd also arm yourself with why you should have a rise i.e. extra work load, additional staff to manage etc... GL  ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 12:46pm
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I agree, arm yourself with as much info and be prepared before going into your discussion with them.
Have a figure range in mind too.. Wish my DH would do this, he had something similar happen but on a bigger scale and I'm still waiting for him to pull finger and stop being a push over and get a raise |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 12:55pm
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Thanks ladies, it's funny, in a work scenario I'm pretty tough, but when it comes to matters to do with me I don't have the guts to ask for a payrise or say what I think I'm worth, I don't get it!
Thanks for the links too, I'll check those out. kebakat, I can totally relate to your DH, it is really hard. 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 1:02pm
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Its not as hard for him as it would be typically. He can do it by email since all his bosses are in AK and thats typcially how all their salary review stuff is done. So he doesnt even have to front up and do it in person and its made easier by his boss already admitting hes seriously underpaid by thousands.
If its really hard for you, you could always have that stuff prepared on paper and give it to them when you talk about it then if your nervous or what have you you won't miss anything out that you wanna mention. |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 1:08pm
Oh, I could totally do it by email 
I'm sure I'll be fine at the time, I just need to find something to support the salary I think they should pay me (still need to figure out what that would be...) |
Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 3:14pm
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Im a wimp when it comes to things like this.
I was in a similar situation and got a promotion, but becuase I wasnt doing as much income generating work that the company could oncharge for, it was justified to me that I wouldnt get a payrise. I managed to squeeze and extra $2500, but that was a real push. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 4:32pm
| It all depends on your definition of income generating I guess. I would say that freeing up the time of our 3 directors to allow them to sell more and do less management will bring in substantial revenue to the company so IMO that would make me income generating. I'll be going for at least another $10k I think but need to do some research to support it. |
Posted By: DaisyAngel
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 10:28pm
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Hi - this is a very useful salary guide http://www.hays.net.nz/salary/default.aspx - http://www.hays.net.nz/salary/default.aspx ------------- 
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