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The Budget Cycle Clock
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Your raise is not decided on the day it appears. It is decided months before, inside a budget cycle you may or may not be in the room for.
What this reveals. Two numbers: the days remaining before the next decision window closes, and the dollar value at stake in that window based on your base and the raise size on the table.
What it does not do. It does not tell you what to say in the conversation. It documents the timing and the stakes so the case you build lands inside the window that matters.
What is your current base compensation?
Annualized base today.
When is your company's comp decision typically made?
The month raises are decided, not paid out. Decided.
How far along in the current cycle are you today?
Rough position in the review timeline.
What raise size is realistically on the table this cycle?
The realistic upper end, not the aspirational number.
How prepared is your case for this cycle?
The written record you would bring to the conversation. Metrics, wins, market data.
the compensation increase at stake in the current decision window
The dollar figure above is the annual raise on the table this cycle, from the base and raise size you entered. Your case readiness is shown separately. It is your own rating and does not change the dollar figure. The days remaining are an approximation. Confirm the actual cutoff with your organization.
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Assumptions used: base, cycle timing, cycle progress, realistic raise size, and case readiness. The clock is a scenario built from those inputs. It is not a forecast or a guarantee of raise outcomes.
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This tool helps you identify the preparation window before your compensation case needs to enter the budget process. Confirm the actual cutoff with your organization.
If you have a proposed adjustment but an incomplete economic case, Decision Desk™ can assess what your records support and what needs to be resolved before submission.
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