I stopped asking for a raise and started tracking my wins instead

My boss always said no to more money until I brought a list of specific projects I finished and the money they saved. I showed him a $15,000 cost reduction from a new supply vendor I found. Do you think showing proof works better than just asking?

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phoenix_grant3411d ago

What if you also tracked the time you saved the company from future problems? Like showing how your work stopped a big mistake before it cost money. That proof of risk prevention can be just as strong as the savings you already showed.

jennifer_jenkins11d ago

Proof of risk prevention" sounds like corporate speak for covering your own butt. But yeah, showing you stopped a fire is a solid move. Bosses love seeing problems that never happened.

harper_foster11d ago

Heard my friend saved their team six figures by catching a data leak early.