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How soon can I ask for a raise after starting a new job?

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    Ask about the reformable appraisal process at the interview, and how often those are done. Raises often accompany PAs.

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    as soon you job description changes

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    After your probationary time could be 30, 90 or 120 days. Depending on the company

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    The salary wasn't what you were looking for at the beginning it should have been negotiated at that point. If your job changes before a year, or if the job entailed more than they gave you in the job description, it's okay to ask for raise but I wouldn't wait at least a year if neither of these occurrences happened.

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    As soon as they pile on the job of 5/6 employees.

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    it's not a time thing. It should be a "Look what I've improved / done" thing.

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    Salary negotiations are personal. Focus on your contributions while aligning deliverables to predetermined organization goals. Support of company vision in meaningful ways could lead to promotion and increase.

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    That depends on the environment and your contribution to the company/team. Unfortunately, HR departments typically have control over this and tend to adhere to a stringent standard. In my experience it is much better to get what your experience and knowledge commands, thus giving you more time to decide if this is the right position for you.

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    As soon as you justify your added value.

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    Depends upon the situation

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    Once you contribute something worthwhile.

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    1 year

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    That depends on the circumstances. If the job is materially different than the description you were given in the interview process, then as soon as you have it mastered, you can ask for a raise in line with the value that you provide. If you knew what you were getting into, I would wait 1 year and ask for a raise in your annual review process.