what's the proper way to ask for a raise?
602909
Your reason was very poor.\n\nWhat have you done in the last 6 years to increase your value to the company?  What are you doing today to increase the profits of your employer?  What can you do tomorrow to increase the profits of your employer?  What are you doing to improve relationships with your company's clients?  What are you doing to increase the morale of the company?\n\nAnswer those questions.. take your answers to your boss, explain those answers to him, and tell him what you believe you are worth.\n\nIf you can't answer those questions, you have a BIG problem.
1000843
sounds like you are very well spoken and you have your "ducks in a row".\ni would present your case to your supervisor and ask why you are compensated signifcantly less than the people that you are training.\nare you getting compensated for training??  often times, in my experience, trainers usually received more money for training or some other type of compensation or "perk" for the extra work.\nit's very tricky because you don't want to "rock the boat", however, long term employees get the "short end of the stick" sometimes when it comes to wages b/c the employer forgets about their wages and does not perform a wage "wrap" when inflation raises wages in the entry workforce.\ni have also known management employees fight the company b/c they have dedicated many years to the company and someone with a degree comes in and in 2 years they are making the same or more than they are....after many more years of experience.\nthis often leads to management turnover in companies...which i wish they would realize.\n\ni would present your case to your immediate supervisor (or who ever has influence over your salary) and inquire about the possibilty of a raise due to the wages of the newcomers and the fact that you are training them.\nbe prepared for them to tell you that obtaining a degree will help you get there....try to compromise on this.  see if they will increase your wage based on credits earned.  this way you can take one or two classes a semester and start to earn more after 1 semester.  also, get in writing exactly what you agree upon.\n\ni experienced this at the last company i worked for....a supervisor was being deterred from promotion because of his education.  first, he was told that any degree would help.  so, he got his associate's.  then, they said he'd need his bachelor's.  well, he never got anything in writing so he had to deal with the "run around" he was getting from upper management and HR.\n\ni wish you luck, but please have a back up plan in mind in case they tell you "tough luck".\nstart looking into other opportunities at other companies. perhaps, you could find a better salary somewhere else.\n\ntake care.\n\nP.S.\nkeep any negotiations to yourself.  i've seen people blab about their agreements with the company and b/c of it the company renegged or retaliated in some way.
519234
Be honest with your boss. Tell him that you enjoy your job, and you think you are an asset to the company. Hopefully your charts have examples of how you have helped the company to make more money. Because that's how you can convince him that you deserve a bigger piece of the pie.
1096205
Write a letter and inform them that you have just received a better offer.  Thank them for their hospitality and time and wish them well in finding a suitable alternative person to fill the position.\nA good manager will not fault you for bettering your situation and will be gracious for you notifying them in a timely fashion.  Many others just wouldn't show up and that really leaves a bad taste.
1033325
Try Here\n\nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/salary7/a/pay_raise.htm
382848
Don't discuss salary until you are offered the job.  If they ask during the interview, say "I'm open to negotiate." or "I currently make __________ and I'm open to negotiate."  I prefer to stick with the first, not saying what I currently make.  You don't want to underbid yourself when they might be willing to pay more.  When they give you the job offer, it will include their offer of salary.  This is when you start to negotiate. You can negoiate benefits, vacation time, work schedule, office space or whatever you feel is important to you.  If you insist I pick one of the options above, I'd say "$45k to $55k thousand depending on the benefits offered."  (Benefits are a huge chuck so you have a right to have a 10k range depending on benefits.  Whatever you do, make $45 your lowest.  You know what you're worth so don't compromise unless you have to keep food on the table.
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.
515320
If its on paper, put what you think is right for the job. How would you know that? ask around you can get opinions from the said stores just by asking the staff how much ( without sounding a bit tacky as to how much a typical employee would get on an hourly basis) in a casual manner. Do some research and visit these stores, you will get a sense of what they make and what the working conditions are like. You could also go to salary.com and find out what the national/ regional  average is. If you are asked during an interview let them know how much you want but emphasize the fact  that you are willing to negotiate.
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PER YOU RECENT INPUT -be nice, consider no letter at all. Talk to them in person and let them know you have had to endure increases and you need to increase your rates. Ask them for their input as to what they would consider reasonable. In this way, what they say may be fine. If it is too much, you can knock it down (how great that would be!), if it is not enough, tell them the truth, they do now want to lose you. Either way, it is sort of their decision as well - this is what friends are for. Not that they are necessarily firends, but it will endear you to them and make you a much more valuable person to them.\n\nOut of curisity, what type of graphics do you specialize in? Please do not answer if you feel this is too personal.\nThank you.\n\nFIRST ATTEMPT AT AN ANSWER:\nHow close are you to them?\n\nNot close, just professional?\nA letter that is straightforward, something along the lines of:\n\nDear XXX,\n\nI have valued your business now for over XXX. I am sorry to say that due to recent increases to the cost of my doing business,  I have found it necessary to raise my hourly rates from $XXX to $XXX as of such and such a date.\n\nI apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.\n\nIf you have any questions, please contact me either by phone or in person so I may answer them for you.\n\nSincerely,\nXXXX\n\nCloser to you than that?\n\nHi XXXX,\n\nDoing work for you has been very enjoyable, I want to thank you for trusting me with your graphic needs.\n\nRecently, I have had to deal with rent, utility, and fuel expenses. Due to these new costs, I must increase my charges in order to continue serving your needs. I have worked hard to keep my hourly rates at XXX for as long as I could, but as of XX XX I will be billing at the rate of XX XX.\n\nI am truly sorry if this causes any undue hardship, please call me if there are any issues I should know about. I will call you within the next week to follow-up.\n\nThank you so-and-so,\n\nXXXX
416775
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.
1107899
I am not sure if you want more money from your customer or want to move the milestone ahead or into the future.  However without providing a template the best way to handle a request like this is honesty.  Explain the circumstances and request the revision.  Hopefully your customer will understand and appreciate your honesty and give you the desired results.
501424
Ask them.  The direct approach is always best.
1170427
Should u even need an explanation? The cost of living increase is an average of 4% a year and more than that in some places. Hell you need a raise just to cover the expense for gas!! Why hesitate to ask for what u deserve?? Im sure that whomever u work for has increased their prices for whatever it may be that u do. So Im not sure what the prob is except that you are being a puss! Stand up for your darn self!
843046
A good company... HAH do they exist anymore? \n\nWell you should have annual evals, and based upon those, there should be annual raises and cost of living increase as well, and if you don't get them, then'd I'd seek other employment. If you have to ask for a raise, that means that your boss is content with paying you for the slave labor your giving him. I'd seek other employment on the side, and quit without notice, cause if they don't  give you a pay raise depending upon your work ethic.. then the lame person beside you will get the same raise you will get. Who cares about a reference... even fast food applications require past work history... just lie... half the time people lie in the resume or application anyways.
1062053
1) if you are going to leave do not leave without having another job lined up. Nothing worse then being unemployed in a horrible job market. \n\n2) If you have a better job lined up, ask your boss about the raise and the promises at a convenient but not in public time. Do not cause a big scene and storm out or anything silly like that, as you probably  know. You never know who you might need a reference from in the future, or for that matter may be asking for a job from 5-10 years down the road.
827162
Do not tell your boss that she makes mistakes if you want to keep your job and get decent raises.\n\nYou would do better to suggest a different solution when you see a correctable mistake.\n\nTake care,\nTroy
674198
Make a case by showing your boss exactly what your expenses are and what that amounts to in an hourly wage.  That shows that you aren't just asking for the sake of asking.