Comment by doix
3 years ago
> This kind of goes against conventional wisdom, but I actually don't think that switching jobs is the strongest time to ask for more money. I think it's after you have gotten into a role, are killing it, and adding crazy value to the company. That's when you actually have a lot of leverage to say 'hey, I love what I'm doing here and I should be paid a lot more'.
Out of curiosity, has that worked for you? My previous employer only gave me a significant raise after I threatened to quit (with an offer waiting at another company). I ended up doing it a few times. Eventually I got tired of constantly interviewing and threatening to quit and did a sideways move to a YC backed company. Total comp is about the same, maybe slightly lower, but maybe the stocks will pay out some day :D. Being fully remote is a nice perk though.
Yes, it's both worked for me and I've also managed many, many people in orgs who have proven very valuable to the company and had their comp doubled or more. Most people are not bold enough in negotiation for their own good once they are entrenched at a company. You need to create a relationship with the person who can make such a thing happen. If it's not your direct boss, then find the person up the food chain who can make such a thing happen.