How should i ask my boss for a raise????
967943
The hours you state are 10-11 hrs per day, not including your lunch break.  \n\nYou're definitely working more than 40 hrs per week.  So if you're not getting paid overtime, you're definitely due a salary increase.\n\nPut your ducks in a row and list your contributions, both over the entire time you've worked there and since the personnel cuts.  Emphasize everything in positive words - stay aware from looking like you're complaining about management decisions made by your boss.  \n\nWhat are your costs related to the job?  Any additional costs since you stay so long each day?  \n\nStay professional and keep things relevant to a pay raise (remember you're not asking for the company to hire more help, you want that money to go to you... )\n\nGood luck...
1133133
a nice bonus or maybe a raise, since you wont be there for a bit, who else is gonna give her that well deserved raise? (unless your canning her... haha) i would stick with the bonus, nothing like fruit baskets or any cheesy crap like that, it has to be money or meaningful, anything else just makes you look like you dont really appreciate much... i dunno, you didnt have any answers when i went to answer so maybe you have a better one then this, im just rambling sorta
1017862
Give your boss a good smack in the mouth. You should see changes taking place shortly afterwards. Glad to be of help.
64259
If you're doing a good job, you should get a raise once a year. If you've been there a year, you should  ask your boss about a raise, and if they still don't give you one, I'd start looking for another job.\n\nAs far as a promotion, 42 employees is a small company, so maybe there are no higher positions for them to promote you to. Have you been passed over for a promotion?
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.
430454
Well, if you want a raise, then meet him after hours and...  yeah.  You can ask him for a raise ;)
555598
I do not think that you are guaranteed a raise as far as the law goes. It has only been 6 months since you say he dropped your hours but still had the same pay so I would not push just yet. If you have good benefits and enjoy working for these people that means a lot also - very hard to find a job that you wake up everyday and enjoy going to work.
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.
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
862887
I would go above your boss. Talk to his or her district manager. They should be able to look into the matter and rectify the situation. And, unless a person signed a contract NOT to disclose the information in the bonus letter, they should be allowed to talk about it. (Even though ettiquette states it is inappropriate to talk about wages in the workplace) \n\nYou could play "dumb" and go into your boss's office and ask him or her when/if everyone will get a bonus. Perhaps you already make more than they do. That can happen too. It closes the gap between the highest and lowest paid employee. \n\nGood luck in whatever you do. Happy Holidays!
679543
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!
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.
1033325
Try Here\n\nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/salary7/a/pay_raise.htm
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. :)
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!!!
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!
1111668
Where can I get an application for this job?  ... Step into my office, we'll discuss your raise!