Top 6 Reasons You Didn't Get A Raise This Year

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Getting a raise is as dependable as spring flowers starting to sprout from the ground. When the performance review season rolls around, if you did a good enough job then the next thing that comes to mind is did you get a raise?
Hold on. Nowadays with the tight economy, companies and managers have to make tough decisions about where and how to allocate the rewards such as promotions and raises. To say it straightforward, raises are no longer given. I know it an ouch moment but that’s the reality in today’s workplace scenario. You simply can’t expect them after you have put an X amount of time at the office.


 When you don't see the boost in your paycheck you were hoping for, the next thing which crosses your mind is what exactly could be the reason behind it? According to the best career experts, here are the top 6 reasons why you didn’t get a raise this year:
  1. You didn't approach the topic with your boss.
  2. You didn't do anything above your goals.
  3. Your raise request was way above your worth and the company's budget.
  4. You couldn't show your achievements that deserve a raise.
  5. Your self-estimation was off the mark.
  6. Your work is great but you aren't a team player.

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