Would you get flirty for a pay rise?

The British public have revealed what they’re willing to do for a little extra crash in the Christmas period, with many men finding it easier to ask for a pay rise compared to their female counterparts.

The Great British Pay Rise Survey by Money Guru has revealed that many are afraid of appearing ‘pushy’ when asking for a pay rise, while most of us feel uncomfortable discussing the matter with a superior of the opposite sex. The review comes as just as reports reveal that salary growth is stagnating despite unemployment figures continuing to stay at record lows, but would you be willing to get flirty?

One in three men think it’s acceptable to flirt with their boss in order to improve their chances of a pay rise, with 40% admitting they’ve done it in the past. Women on the other hand find the practice much less acceptable, with 12% willing to flirt with the boss and around one in five tactically flirting to get a pay rise. Flirtatious nature also varies depending on location, as men in London were found to be 20% more likely to flirt than London women.

Around two thirds of Brits would rather ask for a pay rise from someone of the same sex as them, particularly men, with 69% preferring to talk to another man. Female confidence has also been highlighted, as the perception of asking for more pay is different depending on gender. 40% of men believe asking for a pay rise makes them look ambitious, compared to 25% of women. An average of 26% of both genders think it’s assertive, but 35% of women are worried it makes them look pushy compared to 19% of men. Around 15% of both sexes feel it makes them look too materialistic.

40% of people surveyed believe flirtatious tactics or personal assertiveness the key to a pay rise, with a quarter of men putting a raise down to a personal relationship with their boss. However, heart-warmingly 60% of people still believe the main reason why people receive a pay rise is down to performance, with many preferring to simply knuckle-down and hope their hard work is noticed instead of asking for more money outright.

What do you think? Would you get flirty with your boss for extra cash or do you prefer to keep your head down and expect to get noticed? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.