Comment by oblio
3 years ago
The last part doesn't work in almost any company where you're not directly working with the owner.
Middle managers can't approve any raise higher than say, 5%, and even that's after a full review cycle.
It's a lot more likely to put a bullseye on your head as "money driven" or something considered negative (yes, the irony is jarring!).
If they tell you this there is a 99% chance is it BS. As someone elsewhere in the thread points out, it's just a manager not wanting to have an unpleasant conversation and saying 'hey, it's out of my hands' with the assumption that the junior employe won't know any better.
If you are truly in a company that far gone with process then all is lost (and top talent will just leave anyways.) Or you are a lawyer :)
I'm not a junior and I don't know anyone who got a raise higher than 5% or so without a resignation letter in their hand.
In my experience this can only happen at small companies. The bigger the company the more they'll wish you good luck in future endeavors if you insist.
Middle managers can't approve any raise higher than say, 5%, and even that's after a full review cycle.
They can ask their boss to approve it though, and if necessary it could go all the way to the top.
Most people wouldn't stick their neck out unless it's really necessary and directly beneficial, especially since there are systems in place to prevent/block/slow down this kind of thing. Especially if you're a newcomer.
The positive case is the (very rare) exception.