Ep 27. Crafting your Case to Ask for a Pay Raise
Update: 2024-10-04
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Show Summary:
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the all-important topic of asking for a raise as an OT. Should you do it? Absolutely—whether you're a seasoned therapist or fresh out of school, it's time to advocate for your worth. I'll walk you through the specific steps to take before asking for a raise so you can approach the conversation confidently and maximize your chances of success. Plus, if you missed our last episode on job negotiation, I highly recommend giving that a listen too—it’s the perfect lead-in to today’s discussion!
In today’s show, we’re chatting about:
- Life + Biz updates!
- The importance of getting clear on why you want a raise
- Common motivators OTPs ask for raises
- Why raises may be difficult in our profession
- Performance Based Raise vs. Market Adjustment Raise
- How to research your value in the market
- How to evaluate your contributions for a performance based raise
- Timing is everything: when to ask for a raise?
- Scripts & talking points to structure the conversation
- What happens if your raise request is denied?
Resources
- The OT Money Matters Workshop: Interest Form
- Raise Resource: Ultimate Negotiation Script + How to Ask for a Raise
- Episode #26: Building Confidence to Negotiate and Maximize Income with Samantha Hayes
- Blog Post: Six Steps to Take Before Asking for a Pay Raise
- Join the new FB Group: Money Matters in Occupational Therapy
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