What if my boss deprioritizes my meeting to several weeks or months out?
It’s not ideal, but you need to work with your boss’s schedule. Don’t allow your boss to forget your future appointment; set a specific date to hold your raise discussion and a week before your conversation, e-mail a brief reminder to your boss. If you don’t use e-mail, you can call your boss or his or her assistant to confirm your meeting. Use the weeks or months beforehand to strengthen your performance and prepare as much as possible for your conversation. Plan responses for any potential questions your boss may throw your way and maximize your productivity; the extra time could be an opportunity to build your confidence and showcase your talents.
