How can you get more money at work?

Pay cheques are certainly not what they used to be these days. Often it seems as if before the pay gets to the bank it has already been spent.

The best way to keep your head above water is to ensure that you have enough funds to cover all your needs. Of course this is easier said than done. How then can you get more money at work?

Opportunities at Work

When thinking about getting more money, the obvious choice is getting promoted or finding a new job elsewhere. However, there are ways — large and small — to put more money in your pocket each week. Separately, these strategies may not be enough to change your life. But put several together, and they start adding up.

Besides getting a promotion, another way to increase your paycheck is to do a good job and make sure the right people know about it as there are often bonuses offered to employees for putting out extra effort.

Many employers pay one-time bonuses to employees who bring in new business. If your company does not specify their bonus policy, why not inquire at the human resource department.

The key to receiving more bonus money is superior performance. If you meet your goals, you should receive your target bonus amount. But at some companies, if you exceed the targets set for you, you may receive an award that exceeds your target bonus.

Some jobs in the service industry rely on tips from customers for workers to earn bonuses.  If you work in this industry, it is important to keep the customers happy by providing excellent service.

If you’re a valued worker and the market suddenly heats up for people with your skills, the company may want to raise your pay to ensure it retains you. Approach employers with caution as it would be counter productive to threaten to quit if your demands are not met.

Some employees don’t take advantage of a wide range of benefits and freebies available from their employers.  It is important to know if your company will reimburse tuition or medical costs. Some companies offer their employees subsidized gym memberships, discounts on selected products  or entertainment events.

So what’s your take? How do you get more out of your job?

Let me hear from you!

Teri Ann Renee Paisley

Gleaner Online Writer

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