"If I had a dollar for every....."

[Jenifer Madson]

In the interest of greater economic independence, let's talk about ways to increase your income.

We'll start by looking at a fairly traditional way to increase your income, then expand to the less conventional possibilities.

• Get a raise for your current position
Go to the person who approves raises and ask him/her what it would take for you to get one. Ask about the raise you could expect, based on specific performance activity during a certain period of time. Let the person know what you are willing to do to increase your value by developing your personal or leadership skills.

Take A Minute:
What ways have you thought of to increase your income? Are you limiting yourself based on your education, skills or the job market? Or have you found creative ways to access the abundance of wealth that exists?

Make A Minute:
Brainstorm at least one way you could increase your income. Decide what actions to take to investigate or incorporate this possibility, schedule them, and record the results once you've taken the actions.

Compensation comes in many forms. Let your curiosity lead you to inventive ways to accomplish what's in your financial plan.

[David Sandusky]

I agree and think it is as good time as any for people to position themselves for promotion and relative raise for adding value. Don't wait until you need it/think you deserve it or end of year to plea. Set the tone now and get it done.

It is the era of "slash" careers and productizing your expertise. As long as your activity is within core competencies and does not confuse the personal brand (experience others have with you), go for it!

[Carlos]

You know, this thread is "hmmm....Interesting" worthy. Because I always thought that getting a raise comes in the form of just being better acquainted with the leader in question and THEN asking for a raise, rather than asking for suggestions on how to get a income raise.

Verry interesting indeed.

[David Sandusky]

Working together on a career plan is the best way. Set expectation (accountabilities, accomplishments and compensation) and take control of your career.