You have to tell someone on your team something they don't want to hear — no raise this year, a project got cut, their role is changing — and you're not sure where to start. The challenge is staying clear without sounding detached, and being empathetic without dragging it out.
hey john just wanted to let you know theres no raise this year because of budget stuff, i know its not what you wanted to hear but thats where we are
Hi John, I need to share something I know isn't the news you were hoping for: we won't be able to move forward with the raise we discussed this year, given the budget situation we're navigating. I understand this may be frustrating, and I want you to know your work is still valued just as much. Happy to talk if you have questions.
Hi John, I wanted to let you know that, due to the current budget situation, we won't be implementing the salary adjustment this year. I know we'd been discussing this, so I wanted to give you the update with enough notice. I'm available to talk through it in more detail whenever works for you.
Hi John, wanted to let you know there won't be a raise this year due to budget constraints. I know that's not the answer you were hoping for. Let me know if you'd like to talk it through.
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