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What is the best way to get a raise as a dental hygienist?
I want to know how to get a good raise. #dental #salary #pay #money #dental #dentist #dentistry #dental-assistant #dental-hygienist
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Mohammed’s Answer
In my opinion, the best way to earn a raise is by increasing your production in the office. either directly by seeing more patients, doing more invasive treatments, selling more products, etc. or indirectly by screening your patients for dental needs and referring them to your dentist.
once you can demonstrate that you are producing more for a few subsequent months, you can ask your manager for a raise.
once you can demonstrate that you are producing more for a few subsequent months, you can ask your manager for a raise.
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Tobias C.’s Answer
Although I am coming from a totally different field (technology), I think that most of the principals apply regardless.
The first question you have to ask yourself is "why would my boss/manger would/should pay me a higher salary?". If you were your manager, would you think that asking for a raise is warranted/appropriate?
Some factors that affect this decision are for example:
1. supply and demand in the labor market. Are you, as an employee, easily able to find a new equally or better paying job if you would resign and switch the company? How easy can you be replaced by another employee?
2. what are you contributing to your company? Are you working very efficiently? Are customers frequently satisfied with your work? Do you attract/retain customers to the business?
3. do you have a special skillset or education that highlights you compared to others in your field/area?
4. what is your current salary compared to the average? Did you perhaps negotiate badly when you accepted the contract or has your role and responsibilities changed considerably? Maybe a lot of colleagues have recently left the company, requiring more overtime from your side?
5. some extra points are usually change in family status (getting married or children), being with the company for a longer period of time etc
At the end of the day is it a cost/benefit calculation for your employer and the question is if what he is investing in you as appropriate for his business and your need to make an income.
That being said, I would go to my manager and ask to schedule a meeting where they can have a talk in a quiet moment/setting - ideally somewhen at the end of the day. Tell them that you think that you deserve a raise because of any of the above reasons (e.g. you are taking more accountability than in the beginning and maybe acquire a value certification from advanced training). Tell them how much in addition you expect - ideally by referring to some industry standard salary (e.g. Glassdoor). Now be prepared to get into a negotiation. Have a list available with all the benefits you bring to the company. Overtime at day X. A satisfied customer at day Y. Jumping in when a coworker got sick at day Z and so on.
It's important to be calm and to be mentally prepared about how you are going to continue depending on the outcome.
If your manager agrees - perhaps on some additional requirements like doing more hours or taking more responsibility - all is fine. If you manager does not agree then think about if you are still willing and able to keep working in this company or if it is perhaps time to send resumes to other companies. Also keep in mind that for many employees the salary is important for motivation and your manager knows that. So if he is going to decline, there is a good chance that he expects you to getting frustrated. So regardless of the outcome it's important to always have a backup plan. Regardless, don't get pressured to make any immediate decisions. If you are not comfortable to make an agreement yet, tell them that you will think about it and want to discuss it with your family.
The first question you have to ask yourself is "why would my boss/manger would/should pay me a higher salary?". If you were your manager, would you think that asking for a raise is warranted/appropriate?
Some factors that affect this decision are for example:
1. supply and demand in the labor market. Are you, as an employee, easily able to find a new equally or better paying job if you would resign and switch the company? How easy can you be replaced by another employee?
2. what are you contributing to your company? Are you working very efficiently? Are customers frequently satisfied with your work? Do you attract/retain customers to the business?
3. do you have a special skillset or education that highlights you compared to others in your field/area?
4. what is your current salary compared to the average? Did you perhaps negotiate badly when you accepted the contract or has your role and responsibilities changed considerably? Maybe a lot of colleagues have recently left the company, requiring more overtime from your side?
5. some extra points are usually change in family status (getting married or children), being with the company for a longer period of time etc
At the end of the day is it a cost/benefit calculation for your employer and the question is if what he is investing in you as appropriate for his business and your need to make an income.
That being said, I would go to my manager and ask to schedule a meeting where they can have a talk in a quiet moment/setting - ideally somewhen at the end of the day. Tell them that you think that you deserve a raise because of any of the above reasons (e.g. you are taking more accountability than in the beginning and maybe acquire a value certification from advanced training). Tell them how much in addition you expect - ideally by referring to some industry standard salary (e.g. Glassdoor). Now be prepared to get into a negotiation. Have a list available with all the benefits you bring to the company. Overtime at day X. A satisfied customer at day Y. Jumping in when a coworker got sick at day Z and so on.
It's important to be calm and to be mentally prepared about how you are going to continue depending on the outcome.
If your manager agrees - perhaps on some additional requirements like doing more hours or taking more responsibility - all is fine. If you manager does not agree then think about if you are still willing and able to keep working in this company or if it is perhaps time to send resumes to other companies. Also keep in mind that for many employees the salary is important for motivation and your manager knows that. So if he is going to decline, there is a good chance that he expects you to getting frustrated. So regardless of the outcome it's important to always have a backup plan. Regardless, don't get pressured to make any immediate decisions. If you are not comfortable to make an agreement yet, tell them that you will think about it and want to discuss it with your family.
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GLORY’s Answer
Show your worth by also being competent and reliable. A dentist should not have to wait until the next equipment is in their hand. If you can make everything soothing for the dentists AND your patients, kindly request for a raise. Years worked is also vital but know your worth when you first accept a pay grade too.