What's the best way to ask for a raise?
489882
Be polite. Be prepared to represent yourself and prove why you deserve one. \nAnd just ask.\n\nGood luck!
581990
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.
690474
I think the situation would be the same in your arena as in mine (hospitality industry - small town - avg monthly pay about $800.00).  First, need to find if these changes are being done exclusively by your boss or manager or whether it's being dictated by higher up.  If it's your boss or manager, request a meeting, have a presentation ready to back up your views, and have alternatives available for discussion.  If it's higher ups, request a meeting with your boss and discuss if he's feeling a decline in productivity and discuss your views to see their reaction, then find out if there is any way of making a presentation for the higher ups to discuss alternatives.\n\nIn our situation, employee moral is flagging, we've had staff quit, then restart to force fifty cent an hour raises they had been promised, slackness in attention to detail, even one instance where I had been asked to work a shift and the person originally scheduled also in, and when they checked with the office, found the manager unavailable, but his name had been scratched from the schedule - no forewarning of dismissal.\n\nEven though the manager is taking their cue directly from owner, after I made presentation, it took 3 weeks to get a response, and where she originally indicated she would consider anything to help resolve the situation, it was pretty much that she didn't pass it on, and that I should spend more time concentrating on work and less on improving conditions.  Just be prepared that your suggestions might not be taken in the spirit being offered.
68563
The best way to make the work place a better one is to be nice to your coworkers.  You do not have to be their best friend, but you have to be there and get the job done.  You may find the a work day will go a lot quicker if you are a plesant and decent person.\n\nAre you doing something inapropriate that would make a fellow worker report it to a supervisor?  There should be no fear in anything you do at work if it is what you should be doing.  Do a good job and you may just get commended for doing that job well.  If you do well, the company does well, and if that is so, pay raises are also possible for a job well done.
768701
Definitely raise in minimum wage.\nDon't ask for an explanation because that is self-evident .
817237
Look at the average that you have been paid and ask for a little more. You can always lower the rate.
840340
I give raises at least once a year, but I also give a bonus every month that we go over a certain goal.\n\nSOME dentists have a base salary and then never give a raise, but they pay a bonus that keeps going up and up to keep the assistant's pay at a reasonable level.\n\nSOME dentists are just a-holes who never give raises.  One guy I know said, "Raise?  She wants a raise?  Just go out front and grab the next unemployed girl who walks past the office and hire her for minumum wage."  Needless to say, he's always looking for new staff members.  Mine have been with me mlong enough that two have retired from the job!\n\nYeah, she could take the job and find out whether the dentist is stuck in the 60's and pays minimum and that's it or whether he has a good bonus system.  As you say, at least it's an income and she can move on to a better job.  You always have to state a reason for leaving one job for another and the chances are good that all the other dentists know this guy is not good to work for, so it won't look bad for your daughter.\n~
871112
The hardest part is starting the conversation about your raise. It can be uneasy and uncomfortable when it comes to discussing raises. However, if you absolutely feel you' deserve a raise (that's you feel you deserve one) then schedule a meeting. But be ready as to why you deserve one. You want proof:\n\n*Provide a list of major assignments you've worked on; especially if you volunteered to work on a project.\n*How does your role effect the company?\n*Provide copies of positive feedbacks (e-mails, letters, etc).\n*Keep a list or have a note-pad handy to write down little things you do as well. It's amazing how we forget about the little things. \n\nAs far as salary. Every company is different. But a basic idea is always good to know. Use a salary calculator:\n\nwww.salary.hotjobs.com\n\n\nGood luck.
1096509
Hi!\n\nIf you have reached the top of your corporate structure and are unable to advance further from a position perspective, it is quite tempting to desire an increase in compensation as an alternative to the promotion.\n\nUnfortunately, there may be several things at play that might be limiting your growth.  If you have actually hit a ceiling, there's even the possibility that you are also at the top of your pay band for your position at your firm.\n\nRegardless of the situation, however, the best way to encourage a present employer to increase your salary is usually two-fold:  First, show the employer that you have continued to provide superior work-product and, at the same time, you have continued to increase the level of responsibility you take upon yourself.\n\nSecond, you may also need to demonstrate that the quality and type of work that you do is valued higher, on average, when looking across other similiarly-sized organizations.  This could mean that you ask your HR Department to re-value your job (after you have a chance to edit your job description to show all of what you are doing).  This could also mean that you go and interview at other firms with an actual intention of leaving your present job - knowing also that once you have a new job offer, you could accept a counter offer from your current employer designed to keep you at that current employer.\n\nBut remember... whenever you play one employer off another, you must be willing to accept the reality that your current employer: 1) May be willing to let you leave without fighting for you.  and 2) May give you the increase you desire now, but then "remember" that apparent act of betrayal when it comes time for a layoff or other important decision.\n\nSo, make sure you think about each step you take and consider the consequences carefully!\n\nGood luck!
1102583
Employers can give raises at their discretion, not your timetable. Most jobs base raises on employee evaluations, not timetables. Unless you have an employment contract signed by you and them stating a February start date for your raise, then they owe you nothing.
419412
If it's not for profit, don't ask for a raise. Remember that the company is trying to help people less fortunate than you.  I would think it would be selfish to ask for a raise from this kind of service.  However, at a for profit job, I wouldn't ask my employer questions; I would tell him about my contributions to his company. Maybe speak on things that you're doing that your fellow co-workers are not doing. Explain that you're interested in making this a career and are trying to excel further in your endeavors.
533093
You should not counter offer them. Asking for more than 25% raise wouldn't give them good impression of you. (If that is what you mean by counter offer) If you want to stay where you are at, (make sure the offer is genuine) tell your current employer you got 25% raise at the other company. If they really value you, they should at least try to match. If they don't, you can still leave.
894017
temps don't typically get raises, but if you would, it should be based on your performance or company % rates. The company I work for is usually 15% of your pay.
855223
I would not ask for a raise. I would however thank them for recognising the importance of my contribution to this company and for offering you permanent employment. After that I would inform them of my salary need and let them decide if they are going to pony up the duckets. They will respect you more because they will see that you have a better grasp on your needs. Good job.
1033325
Try Here\n\nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/salary7/a/pay_raise.htm
11364
The best time to ask for a raise is when you have just completed a difficult task to your boss's satisfaction.  In other words, when you know he/she appreciates the great job that you've just finished, ask to speak privately to him/her and go for it.  Good luck. Timing is everything.
82832
That's an old tactic. Here's another one I've heard,\n\n"Now, I don't want you to quit. You've got a BIG raise comin' up and I want you to get it!"\n\nYou can find someone to complain to but you are not going to be happy at your job. Find another one.