• This is just silly.....Any boss can easily squirm out of a previous committment about what you need to do to get a raise. "HR won't approve it", "the CIO has set a cap on salary based on the latest budgets", etc....Asking them "what do I need to do" puts them in the driver's seat and leaves you with your hat in your hand....

    Wanna raise? Do the things your boss put on your goals for this year and go find a new job you are willing to take. Then, calmly walk into his/her office and tell them what you want....That puts you in the driver's seat.

    There's no real substitute for leverage...