| Freelancers are very much lucky for having majestic | | | | he has, he is still your boss and the one who feeds |
| and powerful minds making them earn even they don't | | | | you. Many are those looking for a job and you are only |
| get out from the four corners of their rooms. But | | | | one of the few who were chosen! |
| nowadays that transportation and other factors | | | | Create Options |
| affecting your 8-5 job are rapidly hitting the higher | | | | Create possible solutions that your boss might |
| rates, number of freelancers are also increasing. | | | | consider. Plan your options beforehand so that |
| Competition in writing and other freelancing jobs is very | | | | everything will run smoothly as you negotiate. Make |
| tight. On the contrary, the working rates are rapidly | | | | sure you have a backup plan in case he won't agree |
| degrading. So we are trying our best to negotiate | | | | on the first option. |
| about salary matters right? The following are some of | | | | Focus on Objective Criteria |
| the tips we can do to spill our problem out. | | | | It is not hard to please someone if you are showing |
| Be Persuasive | | | | objective criteria. Nobody will reject a plan that is as |
| You may have a hard time telling your boss to raise | | | | good as luck itself. |
| your salary. It might affect your working relationship | | | | Actually, these are some tips to help us before we |
| with him and that's given but makes him understand it | | | | finally negotiate with our bosses. Include the other one |
| will do well if you're going to increase your rate. Say | | | | below if you are not a freelancer. |
| for example; tell your boss you're not going to look for | | | | Talk in details and tell what you really want |
| other side jobs since you have the best rate you are | | | | If you are working on 8 to 5 job, you may create a not |
| looking for. That will help you render a quality service. | | | | so obvious conversation with him regarding your |
| Be Realistic | | | | bonuses and other benefits, and not your salary |
| Do not ask for too much you know for sure that your | | | | concerns alone. Make him learn you are well informed |
| boss can't give. It's just proper to work efficiently and | | | | of your rights as an employer. |
| be paid fairly, though. | | | | But make sure you are not annoying your boss |
| Be at your perfect right tone | | | | because one you make him feel bad, it might affect |
| Avoid ultimatums, threats and coercive behavior | | | | your working relationship with him. This is especially if |
| towards your boss. Make him know you are asking | | | | you are waiting for promotion or anything else. |
| for something but let him feel you are ready to | | | | The tips given were useful to regular employees and |
| understand his point as well. This will create a good | | | | experienced freelancers, those who are working for |
| relationship despite distance between the two of you. | | | | outsourcing companies for a long period of time and |
| Prioritize your Boss' Interests | | | | may ask for a salary raise. |
| Your boss also has needs and concerns just like you. | | | | Please do not jump into salary negotiation if you are on |
| To persuade him, address those things that are | | | | probationary period of employment because you might |
| important to him. Always remember whatever attitude | | | | lose your job because of that simple move. |