I have been with my job for 1yr. and 3mths. I want to ask for a raise but i have made 3 BIG mistakes Do i ask?

Question

One was i forgot to mail out an invoice and the deal was closed,but they payed it anyway,and one i didn't write specifics on a quote and they went to someone else. Last icame in 30 mins. late1 morning

i have realized my mistakes and always watch what i'm doing even more. and no i didn't effect the co. cause they paid the invoice anyway.

Answer 1

You can ask for a raise if you can answer yes to the following questions:

Am I underpaid for a person in my industry with my experience?
Can I show that I have learned from my three big mistakes?
Can I prove that I have actively taken steps to correct my behaviors when faced with similar situations?
Was my boss' career uneffected by my big three mistakes?

Answer 2

Just how big were the mistakes? Did you learn from the mistakes? How much did they cost the company? If they didn't cost the company much money, and they were more than a year ago, ask for the raise. If they were more recent, wait until at least 6 months after the last big mistake before asking for a raise. Waiting longer is better so that your boss has time to forget your mistakes.

Answer 3

Have you learned from your mistakes? Does the company know that you have learned from the mistakes? Has the company given you any additional training or education since the mistakes? Ask for the raise. The most they can do is tell you no you made three big mistakes. I doubt they will do that though. Play up your good qualities and point out what you have done to improve on the job. Good Luck.

Answer 4

That quote you forgot to "write specifics on" that "went to someone else"?

If you ask for a raise it should certainly be for less money than you lost the company by doing that! We're all allowed to make mistakes, but you can't drop a customers meal in a restaurant and then tell your manager that YOU are hungry! LOL

Answer 5

everyone makes mistakes. One of the girls at my work was contstantly doing something wrong and after 1 year of working there she got her review and it went pretty bad - she didn't get any pay raise and out of 500 dollar bonus she only got 150.00. Anyways...1 month later she was promoted to a team lead... you should go ahead and ask for a raise. You deserve it!

Answer 6

The few jobs I have held (they all lasted many years) have had a yearly review. At that time the Good and Bad were discussed and examined. A raise would be negotiated.
I don't suggest walking in and asking for a raise, ask for a review and discuss things then.

Answer 7

Well everyone makes mistakes. But have you made any accomplishments to justify the raise. Have you gotten extra responsabilites or worked extra hours, if you have them write them down and tell your boss about it. I would ask for an evaulation of your position and if they don't give you a raise ask them to tell you what to change or do so you can receive one in the future.

Answer 8

Must not have been as big as you think or you wouldn't still be there. So yes you deserve a raise after being there that long. Tell them you want a raise.I hope you get it good luck!

Answer 9

well what were the "big" mistakes? It really depends on how bad they were. But I would wait and prove that you deserve it before you ask.

Answer 10

Yeah? How big is BIG? If they were 'big' I'd say yes. If they were "BIG" then go ahead but you'll provide lots of laughs to upper management if they turn you down.