I am a computer tech and i have been working for a company for almost a year.My review is coming up and i need a significant salary increase.
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I don't know what you earn, but in the company I work for, I hire co-ops from xxxxxx University.  The tech department co-ops started at $18/hr the first year, and if we wanted them to stay, they were offered a $1/hour increase each year thereafter.  If they were good, we offered them to stay on after they graduated at $25/hr.\n\nMaybe you can  base your request on that.
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Unfortunately this is common.  You should not be getting less pay, but it is pretty likely that you will have to work harder.  Try to stick it out for a while, and if you do not get a raise, start looking for somewhere else where you can put your experience to use and get a raise.
356054
Well, it really depends on your sitution. The only way I can see it help with your Career is that your job requries it, and will pay more if you have it.
246102
I am under paid. I get $11/hour and should be getting much more for all the extra I do at my office. I am not worried about it, I know they are happy with my work and I have a review coming up soon.
185306
Usually, that's a bit too personal.  Just accept what you make , do a great job, and get a raise as you work more at the company.
175145
Keep your job for now and explore other opportunities that you may be interested in that pay better. If you find something you like that will support you better apply and, if you get it, quit where you are now. Improve your status little by little and sooner or later you'll be comfortably living
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The first steps up in your position would be a "Train the Trainer" position.  That means, you show new entries how to do your current job, and do it well.  Next step would be managing a staff of Tech Support people, or creating new plans for Tech Support for new products.\n\nEach step should involve more responsibility and at least 15% more pay.  You might have to change companies to get a better deal, but work hard inside this place first if you like the company!\n\nGood Luck!\nOC
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I do not think that you are guaranteed a raise as far as the law goes. It has only been 6 months since you say he dropped your hours but still had the same pay so I would not push just yet. If you have good benefits and enjoy working for these people that means a lot also - very hard to find a job that you wake up everyday and enjoy going to work.
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Give your employees higher salaries that should do it(+ Bonus +Leave allowance).\nand if you have a dress code (Ties and all) just cancel it.
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Depends on several factors.  One, are you making the same or less as your permement counterparts with the same amount of seniority (i.e. new).\n\nTwo, did they provide you with a comprehensive benefits package?  If so, include that into your salary as a raise.\n\nIf you make less then your equals, I would question it.
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Call and tell him/her that you calculated your needs and you need to adjust your minimum salary requirements if you said that to the agency (e.g. recruiter).\n\nIf you said that to the company directly, you may be able to get the recruiter to advocate for you and renegotiate a better starting salary.\n\nIf you get an offer of the lower amount, you may have to accept it or pass on the offer if they won't budge.\n\nGood luck.
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You are expected to complete the shift...that's not greedy.\n\nIf you feel you are underutilized, let your supervisor/boss know that you are not gainfully employed for that period of time (that lets him/her know that you are efficient).\nIf you take on more responsibility within the organization, you will become more valuable, help the company grow, and have the added benefit of a raise.\n\nGood luck and have fun.
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wow i would quit after i found a new job with your expedience you should be able to transfer to a rival company and probably be payed more
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$8000 US is pocket change & the raise he's promising you isn't certain, you said yourself it's only about 50% that you'll get the raise. Go get your MBA. I've got a job making $27,500 & have no college degree. Stick with school.
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Well .. as a Tech that no longer "Tech's" but is fulltime Internet Business .. I have a couple suggestions.\n\n1. Run a small add in your local paper that you will do in-home preventive maintenance on their PC.  Clean and reseat for a small fee.  You might even get them to run a small article on why it is a good idea for everyone to have PM done on their PC at least once a year.  Then have your ad nearby.\n\n2. Start your own business\n\n3. Go to Freelance.com and see if anything there suits you.\n\n4. Ask the Boss for a raise and give list of reasons why you're such an asset that rates it.
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Write a letter explaining the reasons behind the increase. Most people will be happy with an honest explanation.\n\nGive as much notice as you can too.
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First...don't just ask for the raise.  You need to reason for it.  Tell your boss you need an hour of their time (30minutes, whatever) and make sure you're prepared.\nTell them what you now do, b/c they might not know. (trust me, i'm a boss..i don't always know what's going on).  List the areas that have been added since you took the position, research  what you do would be paid at another institution (salary.com or otherwise search for it), talk frank about the fact that it is a lot that you've done and how much you ENJOY you're job and the people you work with, and you can boast about yourself some too (not too much, but if you've got flawless attendance, trot that pony out)\n     Have a predetermined amount that you feel would be equitable for you to stay.  If you're making $32k in NYC, that's not so much b/c your cost of living is so high.  Know what is the least amount of an increase you will accept and start well above.  The 30% earlier is a good estimate but research it and back it up.\n    Whatever you do, stay as emotionless as you can about this (ridiculous to ask but try).  Emotion isn't usually bankable, cold hard facts can make your boss more willing to listen.  Don't go throwing around ultimatums, don't do the "If I don't get paid I'm leaving" routine, b/c 9 times out of 10 you'll go.  Have a gameplan, stick to it.  If you feel that the meeting is getting out of hand or that you are getting too emotional, simply tell them that you just wanted to bring it to their attention and that time's wasting and there's work to be done.  Ask for them to just follow-up with you within a week..2 days..etc. and make sure they do.  If they don't...then they've given you the answer.\n  Bottom line...you have the job but not the equitable pay.