When should I ask for a raise?
957453
If you've been at the job for a year, then I would guess that you would have a yearly 'review' of your accomplishments.  If so, then that's the time for the boss to reward you with extra $$.  If you're no rewarded or you have no review process, then, have a meeting with your boss (tell them that it's a confidential meeting - closed door) and be prepared.\n\nList out how your work has improved, that you have gained responsibility and succeeded over the past year.  Close by saying that you would like to have an increase in your salary that is in line with your extra responsibilities.\n\nHave a percentage or dollar amount in mind.  Don't be crazy... but honest with your appraisal of your performance relative to others in your group.\n\ngood luck
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.
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.
894168
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.
371105
It depends on the raise schedule.  If you can get raises then yes I would go for it.  It all depends on if you want to negotiate on the pay.
1080415
Im an administrative assisstant I have about the same work schedule I have worked here for almost 3 years. I make about $12 an hour. Have u been at that job for over a year? You should request a raise, they will probly give it to you, they dont want to lose you.
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.
424459
Just go to your manager, say "when you have a sec, could we have a chat?" That way, the ball is in their court. Make the meeting informal (as much as possible), tell him/her that you've been offered another job (don't say that you looked for the job, it came to you), but you really love this place and don't know if you want to leave. The manager will probably ask why don't you stay? Then you can talk about money. Don't be forceful as though you "deserve" a raise....\nGood luck!
627614
I think counter offer is a bad deal for you.  One, you look elsewhere because you want a better job or more pay.  If you do found a better job, then you should go for it.  The satisfaction of a good job almost always out weight money.  But if you are doing it for more money, you should still leave.  I mean, if your current company doesn't appreciate you until you threaten to leave.  What about the next time?  Is this the only way you can ever get a raise?  You may be better off at a different company.
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.
437893
At my annual review and raise?\n\nI suppose that would help, if he might threaten to smite my supervisor if they don't give me the 20% I'm gunning for!
1033325
Try Here\n\nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/salary7/a/pay_raise.htm
547226
When you have paid your dues and have become valuable enough to your employer that they feel this is a justified salary. \n\nMost employers don't start you off at a huge wage until you prove your worth.
523456
I am asking for a raise that i very well deserve!!
632965
there are not any. Only the Federal minimum wage. Annual increases are up to the company. I have also learned this the hard way...get it in writing when they promise you !!!
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!
2225
I have been working on my increase since 5/04...recieved an increase within 12 months...but still pushing for higher increase.  But I have heard of two years at least...very important to start as soon as possible.