Most of us want to earn more money. Well, perhaps that’s not strictly true. We want to have more money, but we don’t necessarily want to work longer hours, take a second job, or start a side hustle to get it. We want to be paid more for the work that we already do. You might be happy to put more effort in while you are in the workplace, but that doesn’t mean that you want to commit more of your time or take work home with you.
Fortunately, you don’t always have to work more, to earn more. You might need to apply yourself more or pick up some new skills, but working more hours certainly isn’t the only way to make more money. Here are some of the things that you can do to increase your salary, without all of the overtime.
Make Yourself Indispensable
If you want to be paid more, you need to make sure that you are worth it. Make yourself indispensable in your workplace. Be the person that always shows up and puts in 100%—the person that gets stuck into the jobs other people might not enjoy. Be the person in the office with all of the best connections and relationships with clients, and perhaps even the only person who can do a particular task.
Go the Extra Mile
If you make going the extra mile something that you always do, it becomes a habit—a part of the job. Go the extra mile for clients and customers, and they will feed it back to your boss and start asking for you to be on their job.
Gain New Qualifications and Experience
If we’re looking for salary negotiation tips, gaining new qualifications will always be high on the list. Take a short course, or even a degree, to raise your performance in the workplace, and to give you a significant boost when it comes to applying for promotions or negotiating an improved salary.
Of course, these courses don’t have to be independent. Speak to your manager about any further training you may be entitled to, or ask if you could gain experience in other areas of your workplace.
Make Your Intentions Clear
Sometimes we get overlooked for promotion and development simply because our managers don’t know that it is what we want. Make your intentions clear. Let your managers know that you see this job as a commitment and that you plan to push forward with the company.
Ask for a Pay Rise
Often, one of the best ways to secure a pay rise is merely to ask for it. Even if the answer is no, you may be given some valuable feedback that could help you move forward.
Teach Yourself New Skills
Many transferable skills don’t necessarily come from training or workplace experience. Work on skills such as communication and organization, or teach yourself valuable new skills.
Learn from Others
Look at people in your company who are doing well, compare yourself to them, and learn from them. You could even ask them for advice.
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