Archived Can Raises be Negotiated?

[NPC]

Have any of you ever asked for a raise, or negotiated for a higher raise during your yearly review for example? I was wondering about this when I was thinking about the raise I got this year. It was higher than the raise I got the year before, but the more I thought about it, the more insignificant it felt. I felt like I took on so many more responsibilities this year, and became a lot more knowledgable in general, I felt like I wanted to ask for more money than what I got.

How does that fly at Target? I see asking for raises working in setting like office job for example, but I don't know if that works well in retail. Haver any of you ever tried it? What were the results?

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

Not happening. Unless you are getting a promotion.

 

[tgtguy]

like @Hardlinesmaster said...its just not happening and if some TM tells you it did happen...walk away...no run away from them as fast as you can...cause lightning is about to stirke

 

[Rarejem]

I have negotiated raises outside of review time on 2 separate occasions. That was quite some time ago. Although I obviously believe it could be done, I wouldn't even bother to attempt it with the managerial attitudes and arrogance that are present within my store (and most likely my district) at this time.

 

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[DeadEnd]

Nope they don't negotiated pay rate anymore. It's either take it or reject the job offer unless you are currently team member then you take what's ever they gave you.

 

[NPC]

Dang, that's about what I expected I guess. Retail always seems to be like that. Oh well, come next year, it won't matter much anyway. (I'm in California)

 

[RS190]

You can negotiate if it's a promotion, but other than that, no

 

[paidtosmile]

^Correct. I negotiated an extra 1.25 with my promotion on top of the paygrade increase based on experience

 

[Loki]

I know where I work you can try to negotiate your raise if you want to get laughed off the planet. Unless you're getting promoted like they said you're not going to get anywhere.

 

[The Dude Abides]

Don't listen to these guys. You most certainly can. I have personally seen it happen.

 

[On6]

Don't listen to these guys. You most certainly can. I have personally seen it happen.

Or realize that not all stores are the same. Some stores it's either take it or leave it.

I believe the HR has to get approval from their HRBP and some may be reluctant to actually do all of that.

 

[The Dude Abides]

Which means it is possible. It is dependent on if your store's leadership is willing to step up to bat for you, but it is possible.

 

[Coqui]

You can negotiate it. I was just promoted and was not happy what was offered to me so I told my ETL-HR and he backed me up and sent the emails needed to negotiate my wage. I think it all depends on if leadership thinks you're worth the battle.

 

[RS190]

I've heard of negotiating for a hiring or promotion, but I've never heard a negotiation for a review