Sometimes getting an actual raise isn’t in the cards. If you know you’re being undervalued at work, you can still ask for benefits that will raise your standard of living. Here are two things you can ask from your employer that feel like you’re getting a raise.
1. Cover an expense
Ask your employer to cover your cell phone or other monthly expense, especially if you use it for work. When you get rid of (or even reduce) a recurring expense but maintain the benefit, you’ve essentially gotten a raise. If you use the savings wisely, you raise your standard of living — and isn’t that the point of a raise?!
Alternatively, you can ask your company to cover the cost of classes or workshops — like ours! Some great companies are already contacting us to do this. Education will definitely raise your standard of living and a good boss will feel good about providing it.
2. Give you time off
Ask your employer for an afternoon off once a month instead of a raise. It’s the equivalent of working one less hour per week and used strategically, this can totally change your life.
Imagine what you could get done if you took a Wednesday afternoon off once a month. How about getting all your errands done and having your weekends for yourself?! If you’ve ever been to the grocery store, mechanic, DMV, bank, mall or nail salon on a Wednesday afternoon, you know that it looks like an entirely different place than it does on the weekends — when everyone and their mama is there. You’ll get your errands done easier and faster during that afternoon weekday. You’ll save yourself from battling the weekend crowds and get to focus your weekends on fun, family and relaxation instead.
Would you ask for either of these? If you have ideas for “raise alternatives,” do tell! Hit reply and let me know so I can share them with the community.
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