How do you ask your boss for a raise? Is it okay to tell him that your RENT WENT UP as reason why you need it?
609443
NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Never use the economy as a reason!\nSight many improvements you have made, the extra initiative you took, any extra things you do to make yourself look better-\nProve that you earned it! Not that you NEED it-\nGood Luck!
17527
Aaah, if only it always worked that way.....   For starters be aware that some other employee might be willing to do it for free.  \n\nIf you're trying to get a raise, just call around to outsourcers and ask how much they would charge to do what you do, then tell your boss that's how much you're saving them by helping out.  Don't forget that every hour you're working on the web site you're not doing your other job, because your boss won't forget that.\n\nIf you can't get extra money, try to get them to pay for technical classes for you.  Remember the best time to ask for a raise is BEFORE your boss asks his boss for it (ie:  before the budget is final).  Good luck.
946391
Your lease contract should have a section concerning notice periods for rent increases and termination of contract.  The usual period is one to two months but can vary, so check what it says. Increases are up to the landlord but generally take into consideration inflation and any repairs and maintenance carried out on the building by the owner, or any scheduled improvements and you should have all of this in writing, either in the contract or in separate communications.  Usual increases are up to but not more than about 25% every two years or so by reputable landlords.  If you do not have a contract for your present premises ask your landlord for one or look for some where else to live as he will only do the same next year.  Good Luck.
742417
A. When you get a raise you don't complain.\nB. Telling off your boss is never a good idea.\nC. I don't think you really cared if you got fired.
1098958
I would tell him thanks to all of his great training and supervisory skills you feel ready to take a step up in the company....it is a step up, right?  Just let him know that you appreciated everything he has taught you and that you can't wait to sing his praises in another department....and make sure that is all that you do.  \n\nQuite honestly, if you have told ANYONE at work about this move.....he already knows.   Make sure you are available to help train or support the person who takes your place.....and once again DO NOT say anything negative about the boss to the new person.  That stuff travels faster then hot lava.\n\nGood luck in your new job!
49860
Careful - #3 & #4 can not only cost you the job - but maybe end up in court as well.\n\nWhat will lead to a possible raise is doing your job the way your boss wants it done.\n\nOne thing that I would suggest is that you keep a work journal. Write down your boss' stupid ideas, why she thinks it is a good idea, why you think they are stupid, what you would do instead to get better results.  Over time you will be able to see a pattern of how the boss makes the decisions that she does. Once you can understand her reasons - then you can offer suggestions that are just what she would do. That is a great way to get a raise or promotion!
464421
easy, simply slip in your bosses office tell him that you need extra cash for important things like bills, and hope that he understands. but try to say it in a nice way or you can get fired. if that doesnt work then go look for another job that pays more.(but dont quit until you get the other job)
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Take them out to dinner or lunch on your new "bosses salary" and be honest and straigt forward.\n""Luke", I have come to value your friendship and man, have we had some good times together! I would like for that to continue and wanted to get your feelings on my promotion. (Actively listen to that person.) Let them know that of course their will be some chamges with how you two must interact on the job but you will treat them with the utmost respect and hopefully (as the boss) you will earn theirs in return. As their friend you know how valuable they are to the company because you've seen how hard they work, now as the boss, you can make sure that as their hard work continues, you will make sure they get the recognition they deserve.
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.
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.
760203
i got a 15% increase once hired on full time. You can discuss salary with them. Your current company doesnt now what u get paid. find out what people in your position get paid and work from there. Salary has to be discussed when going permanent.
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.
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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.
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make a list of things to show your boss and he might\n raise your salary. If that  dose not work, work a little harder. Because my mother`s boss just rasid her salary just because she worked hard and never asked her boss and it just happend like that. She was\nlate a couple times but she had faith in her that she could hard and never get in trouble and she did it. You have to belevie in your self and have faith in your self just like my mother and she trusted her self. And I know you can do all those things my mother did. All you have to do is all those thing if you want to. \n\nHope this helps!
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!
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Arrange an appointment for a meeting when s/he's not under any time pressure.  \n\nTell him/her how much you enjoy working there, and that you would like to request a raise, and then list the reasons why you deserve one.  \n\nSpeak with confidence; look and sound as if you deserve it.\n\nGood luck!
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Well, need to verify that you deserve one first.  Go through a check list are you so much better at your job that you are getting more done.   Have you taken on additional responsibilities.  List them or you'll forget when you're talking to the boss.\n\nIf you can't answer yes to one of those questions.  There's still a chance for a raise are their additional duties you could be doing, offer those in exchange for a raise.\n\nAlso you need to consider the possiblity that your boss doesn't give raises.  I've worked at the same job for 7 years, I haven't ever recieved a raise, and don't expect to get one.\n\nAlso consider have you learned a marketable skill or experience while being on the job might be necessary to change jobs to get a raise.  Is that an option?