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PhrasesAsking for a RaiseIn occasione del rinnovo del contratto, vorrei discutere la mia retribuzione.
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In occasione del rinnovo del contratto, vorrei discutere la mia retribuzione.

On the occasion of the contract renewal, I would like to discuss my compensation.

Pronunciation

'Occasione' = oc-ca-SYO-ne; stress on the third syllable.

When to use it

Use when your fixed-term contract is being renewed as a permanent one, or when an annual contract is up for review.

What it means

Contract renewal moments are natural and expected salary negotiation points in Italy, especially when converting from 'contratto a tempo determinato' (fixed-term) to 'contratto a tempo indeterminato' (permanent). Missing this window often means another year at the same salary.

Variations

Prima di firmare il rinnovo, vorrei rivedere le condizioni economiche.

Before signing the renewal, I would like to review the financial conditions.

Do not sign until discussed

La conversione a tempo indeterminato è l'occasione giusta per un adeguamento.

The conversion to permanent contract is the right occasion for an adjustment.

Frames permanence as earning a higher rate

Il rinnovo è l'opportunità di rivedere insieme la mia retribuzione.

The renewal is the opportunity to review my compensation together.

Collaborative framing; 'insieme' = together

Mini Dialogue

Ho ricevuto la proposta di rinnovo contrattuale. Prima di firmare, vorrei aprire una conversazione sulla retribuzione. In questi due anni ho dato molto all'azienda e ritengo che il passaggio a tempo indeterminato debba riflettersi anche economicamente.

I have received the contract renewal proposal. Before signing, I would like to open a conversation about compensation. Over these two years I have given a lot to the company and I believe the move to a permanent contract should also be reflected financially.

Cultural Note

In Italy, converting a temporary contract to permanent ('tempo indeterminato') is a significant milestone. Employers often use the certainty of permanence as the 'benefit' to avoid a raise. Do not accept this framing without negotiating.