Beginner Business: Asking for a Raise

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Let’s practice some expressions. I will read each sentence first. Please read after me.

まず講師が音読します。そのあと、文章を読んでください。
READ

Use these expressions if you want to ask for a raise:
TRANSLATION:

  1. I really enjoy working for our company for five years.
  2. I have worked on several projects that helped our company reach its goals.
  3. I would like to ask for an increase in my salary in line with the value I’m bringing.

In case the boss needs some time to think before giving a raise:
昇給させる前に、上司が考える時間が必要な場合:

  1. I understand, sir/ma’am. When should I be hearing from you?
  2. Okay, sir/ma’am. I would be happy to wait for your answer.
READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Evans and you will be Mr. Davies. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

会話文を読みましょう。講師がMr.Evans、あなたはMr.Daviesのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
READ

 

One morning, Mr. Evans talks to Mr. Davies about his salary raise.


I really enjoy working for our company for the past five years. When we released the Yummy Tuna two years ago, I was given the position of Quality Assurance Head. Since then, we have kept on improving our products.
 
 
Indeed. Your work has greatly affected our company growth. Keep it up.
 

 
Thank you, sir. I’m proud that we were able to beat our sales goals while keeping our customers happy with our products. Those being said, I would like to ask for an increase in my salary in line with the value I’m bringing.
 
 
It is clear that you did your job well as the Quality Assurance Head. With that, you certainly deserve a raise. Allow me to bring this up with the Human Resources Management Department. I shall get back to you for an update.
 

 
Thank you very much, sir. When should I be hearing from you?
 
 
You could follow up with me after a week. By then, I believe I already have the news for you.
 
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions based on the dialogue.
会話文の内容について答えましょう。
ANSWER

1. What is Mr. Evans is asking from Mr. Davies?
Answer: ________________
2. When should Mr. Evans ask Mr. Davies for an update ?
Answer: ________________
CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
質問に答えましょう。
ANSWER

1. Do you think workers should ask for a reward after doing an excellent work? Why or why not?
Answer: ________________
2. Why do you think it’s important for workers to ask for a raise every once in a while?
Answer: ________________
SITUATION QUESTIONS

Please tell me what you will do given the following situations.
以下の状況のとき、あなたならどうするか話してみましょう。
ANSWER

1. You asked your boss for a raise, but he did not agree with your request. He did not say his reasons why. How would you ask for his reasons in a polite way?
Answer: ________________
2. It has been three weeks since you asked your boss for a raise but until now, he hasn’t given you an answer. What would you do?
Answer: ________________