11 Reasons Youre Not Getting That Raise

11 Reasons Youre Not Getting That Raise11 Reasons Youre Not Getting That RaiseFor many, its performance review season, which means- hopefully- a raise is in store. But before you start dreaming about what youre going to do with that extra cash, know that elend everyone is in for a pay increase. In fact, even if youre doing a good job, there are actions or decisions you may have overlooked that are preventing you from getting more responsibilities and a higher paycheck. So before you go into that meeting, make sure youre not making one of ansicht 11 classic mistakes. Entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) explain the many reasons theyve held back on a raise, from small mistakes to big career blunders.1. You Put in the Time- But Not the EffortWhile annual performance reviews are great, annual raises without consideration of improvement are not a good practice. The time it takes to improve your skills, add value, and meaningfully contribute to an organization varies by empl oyee, and you never want to reward putting in the time without also putting in effort.Kelly Azevedo, Shes Got Systems2. You Have Poor AttendanceIf employees cant be dedicated enough to come to the job (pending the circumstance, of course), I cannot justify giving them a raise. I need to see that they are coming to work and performing their job to the best of their ability. Phil Laboon, Eyeflow Internet Marketing3. You Compare Yourself to OthersOne thing that is surely subjective, and often makes me wonder about employees intentions, is when they try to leverage a colleagues skill set. This is not something that should come up in conversations regarding a raise. Ryan Shank, mhelpdesk4. You Cant Demonstrate Clear Signs of GrowthIn buchen to be eligible for a raise, people have to show demonstrable increase in their skills, knowledge, and abilities. Without the dedication to improving their personal skill sets, they will quickly become stagnant and marginalized in a growing business. G rowth in skills is required for growth in pay.Christophor Jurin, Construct-ED, Inc.5. You Disrespect Your Colleagues (or Your Boss)Being inconsiderate to colleagues and management is a surefire way to not be given a raise within a startup. Entrepreneurial environments are extremely sensitive, and one bad apple can indeed ruin the bunch in terms of morale and camaraderie. Rewarding toxic behavior, even if it does not affect management, will only lead to more dissonance among the team as a whole. Kim Kaupe, ZinePak6. Youre Doing Just Fine at WorkBig raises are for big performance. Some folks seem to think that just showing up and doing an adequate job is grounds for a major salary increase- but its not. If youre looking for a raise bigger than the annual cost of living of a couple percent, start working now to show that youve contributed more than the basics. John Rood, Next Step Test Preparation7. Youre Not Known as a gruppe PlayerSome employees are really good at what they do, but t hey tend to work better alone than as part of a team. Although these employees are assets to the company because theyre good at their jobs, they can be a liability because they cant cooperate.Justin Beegel, Infographic World, Inc.8. You Rarely Educate Yourself on New SkillsI feel its important for employees to constantly stay educated so they can keep up with the needs of their industry. Employers dont always have the time or resources to train people, so taking initiative is important. If employees arent making an effort to educate themselves, theyre not as good of an investment, so I wouldnt be willing to offer a raise.Vladimir Gendelman, Company Folders, Inc.9. You Threaten to LeaveRaises should be given out based on performance, not because someone has done the same thing for 20 years- and definitely not because they threaten to leave. Everyone wants to get paid. If someone who is too concerned with money will probably jump ship when a better offer comes along, thats not a good employee, and its certainly not a reason to give someone a raise.Nicole Munoz, Start Ranking Now10. You Dont Deliver Your BestIf I have an employee who is holding back his or her best work from me, I wont reward that with a raise. Its harsh to say, but I want my employees to do the job they want to get paid for. If you want a managers salary, ask to take a more active role on a project, and be ready to take responsibility for the results.Kumar Arora, Aroridex, Ltd.11. You Dont Adapt Well to the CultureIt may sound harsh, but I have never retained an employee who struggled to adopt our culture. Having employees who feel comfortable in their work environment is critical not only to your business, but also to peoples overall happiness. That being said, I would hold off on giving employees a raise until you can better sense their longevity and desire to adopt the culture of your company.Dawn Strobel, Go By TruckPhoto of money courtesy of Shutterstock.