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PhrasesAsking for a RaiseVoglio continuare a crescere con questa azienda.
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Voglio continuare a crescere con questa azienda.

I want to continue to grow with this company.

Pronunciation

'Crescere' = CRE-she-re; the 'sc' before 'e' sounds like 'sh'.

When to use it

Use to signal long-term commitment while negotiating a raise, reassuring the employer that you are not a flight risk but still expect proper compensation.

What it means

Expressing a desire to stay ('crescere con l'azienda') demonstrates loyalty, which is highly valued in Italian business. However, it must be paired with the raise request so it does not sound like you are simply grateful and not asking for anything.

Variations

Il mio obiettivo è costruire il mio futuro qui.

My goal is to build my future here.

Stronger commitment statement; use in family businesses

Non sto cercando altri lavori — voglio investire in questo progetto.

I am not looking for other jobs — I want to invest in this project.

Very explicit loyalty; can reduce employer anxiety

Ma ho bisogno di sentire che anche l'azienda investe in me.

But I need to feel that the company is also investing in me.

The essential complement: mutual investment

Mini Dialogue

Voglio continuare a crescere con questa azienda — non sto cercando opportunità esterne. Ma per rimanere motivato/a e dare sempre il massimo, ho bisogno di sentire che anche l'azienda investe in me. Un adeguamento salariale sarebbe il segnale concreto che cercavo.

I want to continue to grow with this company — I am not looking for external opportunities. But to stay motivated and always give my best, I need to feel that the company is also investing in me. A salary adjustment would be the concrete signal I was looking for.

Cultural Note

Italian companies, especially family-owned ones ('aziende familiari'), place enormous value on staff who 'belong' to the family ethos. Expressing genuine loyalty can be as powerful as data in a salary negotiation in this context.