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PhrasesAsking for a RaisePotrebbe dedicarmi mezz'ora questa settimana per discutere un aspetto del mio contratto?
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Potrebbe dedicarmi mezz'ora questa settimana per discutere un aspetto del mio contratto?

Could you spare me half an hour this week to discuss an aspect of my contract?

Pronunciation

'Dedicarmi' = de-di-CAR-mi; the 'mi' is the indirect object pronoun 'to me'.

When to use it

Use to request a formal meeting with your manager specifically to discuss your salary, giving both parties time to prepare.

What it means

Asking for a dedicated meeting rather than raising salary in a corridor or at the end of another meeting shows professionalism. 'Un aspetto del mio contratto' (an aspect of my contract) hints at the topic without revealing it, which prevents an unprepared manager from giving a reflexive 'no'.

Variations

Possiamo programmare un incontro one-to-one questa settimana?

Can we schedule a one-to-one meeting this week?

'One-to-one' is widely used in Italian corporate language

Vorrei fissare un colloquio con lei in merito alla mia posizione.

I would like to schedule a meeting with you regarding my position.

More formal; 'colloquio' = interview/meeting

Ha dieci minuti da dedicarmi? Ho qualcosa di importante da condividere.

Do you have ten minutes for me? I have something important to share.

Informal; for smaller companies with relaxed management style

Mini Dialogue

«Direttore, potrebbe dedicarmi mezz'ora questa settimana per discutere un aspetto del mio contratto? Preferibilmente in modo riservato." «Certo, come giovedì pomeriggio?» «Perfetto, grazie.»

"Director, could you spare me half an hour this week to discuss an aspect of my contract? Preferably in a private setting." "Of course, how about Thursday afternoon?" "Perfect, thank you."

Cultural Note

In Italy, privacy around salary matters is extremely important. Always request a private meeting ('in modo riservato') — discussing salary in shared spaces or in front of colleagues is considered highly inappropriate and can create resentment.