{"id":49190,"date":"2026-04-26T06:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T06:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isafespend.com\/?p=49190"},"modified":"2026-04-26T06:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T06:34:18","slug":"how-do-i-respectfully-ask-for-the-raise-i-was-promised-ask-johnny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isafespend.com\/?p=49190","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Respectfully Ask for the Raise I Was Promised? Ask Johnny"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"body-581620\">\n<p><em>Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your workplace questions each week for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of SHRM, the world\u2019s largest trade association of human resources professionals, and author of \u201cReset: A Leader\u2019s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> I was given extra responsibilities with the understanding that I would receive a salary adjustment. It\u2019s been several months, and despite positive feedback, the raise hasn\u2019t come through. How can I approach my bosses about stopping the extra duties unless the agreed-upon pay is provided? \u2013 David<\/p>\n<h2>Start With a Direct Conversation<\/h2>\n<p>If additional responsibilities came with the expectation of a pay increase, it\u2019s reasonable to ask where things stand. Compensation and responsibilities should stay aligned over time.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to begin is with a direct conversation. Remind your manager of the additional duties you\u2019ve taken on and the understanding that a salary adjustment would accompany them. Then ask directly about timing and next steps. Keep the tone professional and focused on facts, not emotions.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, it\u2019s important to recognize that compensation decisions often involve layers you may not see: budget cycles, approval processes, organizational changes, or shifting priorities. Sometimes delays are administrative rather than intentional. The reality is that responsibility tends to move at the speed of business, while compensation moves at the speed of approvals. Giving your manager the chance to investigate and explain can clarify whether the adjustment is still coming or whether circumstances have changed.<\/p>\n<h2>Avoid the Ultimatum Trap<\/h2>\n<p>The key is not to turn the conversation into an ultimatum. Saying you\u2019ll stop doing the work unless the raise appears can quickly escalate tension and may undermine the credibility you\u2019ve built. Ultimatums rarely accelerate a raise, but they can slow down a career. Instead, focus on alignment: \u201cI\u2019m happy to continue contributing at this level, but I\u2019d like to understand when the compensation piece we discussed might take effect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to pay attention to patterns. If pay increases are promised but repeatedly delayed without clear answers, that tells you something about the organization\u2019s follow-through. Strong workplaces work hard to keep commitments \u2014 especially when employees step up and deliver more value.<\/p>\n<h2>The Silver Lining of Extra Responsibility<\/h2>\n<p>In the meantime, don\u2019t overlook the professional upside. Additional responsibilities often build skills, visibility, and credibility that can help you advance, whether inside your current organization or elsewhere. Many careers move forward because someone proved they could operate at the next level before the title or pay caught up.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it\u2019s fair to advocate for proper compensation, as long as you do so professionally. But professionalism also means being willing to hear the answer, and considering the full picture, including the organization\u2019s realities as well as your own expectations. Clear communication and follow-through should exist on both sides of the employer-employee relationship.<\/p>\n<p><em>The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author\u2019s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneytalksnews.com\/how-do-i-respectfully-ask-for-the-raise-i-was-promised-ask-johnny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your workplace questions each week for USA TODAY. 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