Should i ask for a raise?
827216
I agree. If you are doing a good job then you need to speak up. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. Managers have a lot of things to do. If you work hard and are not being recognized you need to make yourself known to them. I have had multiple management positions and for all of them I just walked up and asked my manager what I needed to do to get a promotion. Many managers enjoy straight people who just go up to them and are bold and confident.
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.
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.
109506
Make a self assessment of your work habits while on the jod. Ask yourself, have I done my job efficiently, and be honest with yourself by asking yourself if you deserve a raise.If you answer both of the above questions yes, then the best approach is to ask your boss in a direct way, pointing out why deserve a raise. Have at least 6 months on the job before doing this.
1107111
There's no right or wrong answer, but I can tell you what I would do:  I would take the new job!  That's a really dramatic pay increase, and you would soon gain seniority and have the opportunity to find a better schedule.  Plus, there is a real feeling of accomplishment that comes from doing challenging work.  If I were you, I would take the new job and commit to saving at least 50% of the salary increase (so $3500 per year) for "big ticket" items like a new car or a fantastic overseas vacation.  If you have something to look forward to it will make the transition a lot easier!
1052766
you have a valid claim, if your asked to go above and beyond your hired duties you should be rewarded (especially if your in a lower position, making less)\nMy suggestion to you is to list all your hired duties as well as another list with your added duties as this person has been out.\nSit with your manager/supervisor and state your case. As an owner of  a business myself i have over looked the work of employees who took on more than they were hired for. When my now assistant showed me what we hired her for and what she has been doing I was then able ot see her value and I gave her a raise. She continued to go above and beyond her call of duty and she is now my assistant making a good salary and has the potential to own shares of my company as in another 3 months i will offer her that opportunity. \nYou may not be compensated right away but make your boss aware of your extra duties and continue to do them as it only betters you as a person
686075
I think in this situation I would probably give $50. Ultimately, it depends on what you can afford. If you have some flexibility in your budget, give some thought to how generous your boss is in these situations. But don't go overboard (no more than $100, IMO) because it might seem like you're brown-nosing.\n\nGood luck!
350072
Say something like:\n\nSir, I'm sorry that you didn't think that I contributed towards the financial success of this company enough to warrant a raise.  I hope you will reconsider.  After all, I was responsible for (mention any exemplary work you performed)\n\nThen shake his hand and thank him, leave, and start looking for another job.\n\nIf you are a good employee, he will want to keep you on when you finally give him your resignation papers.  Maybe he will match or even exceed your proposed salary.  If not, then move on to somewhere where you are appreciated. \n\nYou shouldn't have to beg for a raise.  And you don't want to work for someone who doesn't appreciate you.  You will be miserable.
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.
1142764
Do what you feel is right. Aside for the salary increase, I believe you'd need a new work environment as you already mentioned your dissatisfaction with your present work. Go for it and just be glad you have such choice. :)
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!
908847
Well, often times seniority and years of experience count more than some certifications. If you are not working for any government, then you do have the ability to ask for a raise. \nI would note that a certification might not be worth 6 years to them. Maybe 2 or 3 you might could get. So they might split the difference with you. Give you 400-600 more, maybe. \nIf you had the certification before you started working, there's not much you can argue for (You agreed to that Salary). If you got it after you started working, you might have a reason to ask for more.\nJust talk to the boss and let him/her know that you want to be a career employee and stay with the company a long time, but you feel that your skills and abilities warrant a higher pay. \nIf you can find another company that is hiring your job and pays more, that would help.\nAs for your co-workers, just don't talk to them about it. Don't bring it up. They'll probably find out anyway eventually, but that's business.
1007470
My raises are automatic, either annually or with a promotion, and they are based on a standard forumula with levels and market based standards for the job.  I like it that way!  I HATE to ask for money.\n\nI had a really bad experience in my last job, which was 10 years ago.  I felt that I was doing double what my manager, basically doing his management job for him, and was getting paid very little.  I went and asked for a raise, and was YELLED AT and belittled by the owner of the company.  He said "HC, I can tell what kind of person you are.  Always looking over your shoulder for another dollar and you'll never be satisfied that you're being paid what you're worth."  I found another job ASAP after that, where I'm happy to report that I make three and a half times what I was making when I left there.  They were taking advantage of me, and trying to make me believe they weren't.  That's abusive behavior.  \n\nIf you're in the market for a raise, good luck!!  If you think you're worth more, you're probably right.  Go for it, and if somebody tries to make you feel guilty about it -- don't wear it!!!
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.
257179
The boss probably feels you get paid less because you work less.  Try working as hard and as effectively as you can.  Keep written records of your accomplishments.  It's best to keep a diary.  After 6-12 months, you'll have two new options.  You can tell your boss why you deserve higher pay, or you can go look for another job, and have documented reasons why the new employer should hire you and pay you what you're worth.  Use the same strategy in your new job, and there's no limit to how far your career can progress!
565751
If you've been there a while and your work performance is really good you should just be honest to the point yet respectful, shoot straight from the hip and get it over with. As long as your not asking for unrealistic pay or lavish work conditions you should be able to get at least some things resolved. worst case, they'll turn you down but at least you'll stop loosing sleep over it. If the conditions are bad, real bad, or unsafe call O.S.H.A. and report them anonymously
548833
Will you get a raise in pay? If so why not kill 2 birds with one stone!