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Is moving to a new job the best way to get a raise?

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    Not necessarily. Have a conversation with your current boss about your performance and would like to either seek a promotion or pay increase. If that doesn’t work for you then yes a new job is a possibility.

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    Depends on the job & your experience, starting pay here is starting pay no matter if you are brand new or have decades of experience, while most places you can make more if you have more experience.

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    I would say not in most situations. You may get an initial increase in pay but you also have to consider that you are starting over as far as reputation and work ethic go when moving to a new company.

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    Not necessarily. The best way to get a raise is to show great results and great value to your labor. Nevertheless, if the company doesn't appreciate you for that, then yeah, move on and get a raise where they do appreciate that.

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    A job that pays higher in the short term may have less opportunities for advancement, always try to talk to your peers and coworkers to get to know the company better, some jobs seem like a good idea until youre locked into a position that has no opportunity

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    That looks to be the case.

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    It's starting to seem that way.

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    Not necessarily. Unless you are in a really hot field, or unless you can use the move to capture a promotion at the same time, lateral moves don't usually generate raises.

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    Intertek pays the least amount possible with expectations are extortionate. The only way to get a raise is to find a new job.

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    That depends on where you are in your career and how often you’ve changed jobs. It can be an effective way to gain a raise but could be harmful in the long run.

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    Not if you can't prove you were a master at your old job before you left.

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    Yes, unless you are getting paid below market value and have good management who recognize that and are willing to give you a raise.

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    No, you can always look for options within the same company, but you have to discuss it in order to reach an agreement

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    In this market the answer is often yes. Most employers cap raises at a certain percentage of your current wage. If you're looking to jump up by $5-15K then a new job is your best bet. In todays' market job switching is no longer frowned upon. Very few people stay with a company more than 5 years.

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    Not always. I have on at least two occasions gone to my immediate boss and explained how I believe I am worth a raise. Both times I was successful.

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    Absolutely not. Dedication, proof of hard work, honesty, and dependability shows your current employer what you are worth. Every 6 months ask for an evaluation and then a raise

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    Depends on the job. But many keep you trapped in your current salary where getting a raise for doing the same job seems impossible. Going for a promotion or getting a new job seems like the best option.

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    ouch......depending on the situation it might be the only option.....a frank discussion with your boss on what would be required within the current job to get a raise is the first place to start. If its attainable and possible, then no....but if you topped out within your skill set and salary range, then moving may be required.

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    Yes and no! Only you know your situation

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    No you can get a raise Where You Are maybe if you just ask but moving isn't always the best way to go

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    unfortunately, it usually is, especially early in your career

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    Ask first. Give your employer a fair chance, just like they would give you a fair chance if you were underperforming to their expectations.

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    Most of the time yes.

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    Yes, i’d have a better chance at a better raise if I quit and then applied for my now-open position.