how should I ask for a raise?
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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?
943658
... welcome to American business!\n\nif anyone gets above a 3 percent raise... they are related to the boss... because if they gave everyone a raise that deserved it, then the CEO would only get a 17 percent raise... that's 3 percent he would be losing!\n\nbut not only that, but to keep your grade of "good" the company has decided that your productivity needs to go up by 20 percent... if it does go up by 20 percent, then you can have a 3 percent raise again next year!*\n\n * that is pending company earnings double in the next year, if they don't double, the company will be in crisis and no one will get raises
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!
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.
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By asking for a lower salary.
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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~
1111668
Where can I get an application for this job?  ... Step into my office, we'll discuss your raise!
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.
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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
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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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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.
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Another is nothing. You're doing fine but there's no money for raises. You should always look at continuous improvement - what have you done better since the last review? This is something you could bring up during the review.\n\nJohn
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Yes you should, first make yourself marketable, make a professional resume, post it and get some interviews going, then approach your boss or the decision maker and without being rude simply put the facts on the table, \n1. I am multifunctional and I feel I am an assett to this company.\n2. It has been brought to my attention I am over tasked and under payed.\n3. I feel I deserve an increase not only equivalent to the new hires, but slighty more for my senior status here.\n4. I am on the job market and I have XYZ offers, I am sorry to do this but I need to know where I stand with this company.\n\nthen shut up and make them answer you, you have power of negociation here, USE IT! good luck
617945
I think you should ask your manager this question.  There could be many reasons.  Have other people been getting raises?  How have your performance reviews been?  Do your research, prepare, and have a conversation with your boss.  Good luck!
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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.
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You are the office manager and your job description includes answering phones and scheduling?  It sounds to me like you are the entire office in a very small company.  How many people work under you?  If you don't have a staff, you are not really an office manager.  In some parts of the country that is a tremendous amount of money.  Only you can answer if you feel that you are comfortable with what you earn.  Can you live off of your take home?\n\nAs far as a raise goes, when was the last time you had one?  Most places give 3% annually.
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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.