15 (Legal) Ways To Talk Your Boss Into Giving You A Raise Photo credit: CC license by Farcaster 4. Know the Market If the headlines in morning paper are all screaming about recession or the collapse of the stock market, your timing isn’t the best. Before you make yourself look like a dope, do a little research to make sure that what you’re asking for is reasonable. Research how your industry and company’s stock has recovered since ‘The Great Recession’ before you barge into your boss’ office. Take the research one step further and… Prev4 of 16Next Facebook Comments comments