1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Nichole shares a step-by-step approach for when you’ve asked for the raise conversation and your manager keeps putting it off. In this episode: Why being avoided is frustrating and can make you feel invisible Common reasons a manager may put it off: they’re swamped, uncomfortable without good news, don’t have an answer yet, or are under budget pressure Step one: follow up in writing, and keep it friendly Step two: make it easy to say yes by offering a shorter meeting and two or three specific time slots Step three: attach it to something already happening, like putting it on the agenda for your next one-on-one Step four: give it a reason and a date Step five: gently ask what’s getting in the way Step six: keep a factual, neutral record of the dates you asked, how you asked, and the response Step seven: recap any conversation in writing so a vague “let’s talk later” becomes a commitment A gut check: if you’ve followed up several times over a few weeks with specific times and a clear reason and still hear nothing, that’s a pattern, not a scheduling issue Other routes to consider, like HR for process questions or someone above your manager, and whether this is the right place for you to grow Today’s task: Start your log by writing down every time you’ve asked and the date. Then draft one follow-up message that’s friendly, specific, and has a date attached.&amp;nbsp; Download the 7 Days to Ask for a Raise Challenge to help you confidently ask for a raise&amp;nbsp;here. Connect with Nichole on Instagram&amp;nbsp;@nichole.harrop Future Female Leaders http://www.nicholeharrop.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43708984/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/43708984