Each of us may find ourselves in a situation where we need to request a salary raise because without this request, we might not get the attention we deserve. Often, it’s necessary to make an official request so that our boss suddenly realizes what an excellent employee is working under their leadership. For this purpose, we can ask an LLM to write a letter. But first, we need to describe our situation. Let’s hypothetically describe it.
You’re a customer service representative for a small company. You’ve been working hard for the past year, consistently receiving positive feedback from customers and meeting your performance targets. Despite this, you feel undervalued and overlooked for a raise.
Your coworkers seem to get promoted and receive raises more easily, while your efforts go unrecognized. You’ve tried bringing up your concerns with your supervisor, but they always seem busy or dismissive.
You’ve done some research and discovered that your salary is below industry standards for someone with your experience and qualifications. You’ve also noticed that your workload has increased significantly over the past year, as the company has expanded its operations.
You feel that your hard work and dedication deserve better recognition and compensation. You’re eager to demonstrate your value to the company and prove that you’re worth a raise. However, you’re not sure how to effectively communicate your concerns and negotiate for a higher salary.
You’re worried that if you don’t get a raise soon, you might need to start looking for a new job.
Ask LLM for assistance!
You can ask a LLM for help on how to write an email to your boss requesting a raise. First, describe the situation to the LLM as if it’s your best assistant. Highlight some specific achievements, as the LLM isn’t aware of your personal work history, and you’ll need to provide this information for effective assistance.
Remind your boss that you regularly received high praise from customers for excellent service., consistently met and surpassed set performance goals, etc.
Summarize all of this in one prompt to the AI and ask it to draft an email for you. The final result would be:
Subject: Request for Salary Adjustment and Recognition
Dear [Boss’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to discuss my current role and compensation, given my performance and contributions over the past year at [Company Name].
As a dedicated customer service representative, I’ve consistently received positive feedback from customers and have exceeded our performance targets. My efforts, I believe, have significantly contributed to our team’s success and the company’s positive reputation.
However, I’ve noticed that despite these achievements, my hard work seems underappreciated, especially when compared to others in similar roles who have advanced and received raises. Upon researching industry standards, I’ve found that my salary is below the norm for someone with my qualifications and experience. Additionally, my workload has substantially increased with the company’s growth, which I have willingly embraced.
I am committed to [Company Name] and eager to continue delivering outstanding results. However, I also need to ensure that my efforts are fairly compensated. Therefore, I kindly request a review of my salary to align it with industry standards and my contributions.
Now, you can edit this email or even ask an LLM to edit it. Just mention what you’d like to improve, and good luck with your attempt to get a salary raise!
