I started a job that said $8 to start, 10 months later I am still on $8, should I have a rise by now ?

Answer 1

Different employers have different policies on when to give raises. You will need to ask yours what the policy is. Sometimes, you can get a raise after 90 days, sometimes raises are only awarded annually. Sometimes, it's up to the employer, sometimes raises are dictated by a union contract (even if you're not a member of the union!) so there is not one pat answer to your question. It never hurts to ask, as long as you do so politely!

Answer 2

Employers are greedy! Sorry... but I have been at my jobs over two years and got one $.25 raise. I make less than mosts when I work overtime and I have a associates degree and plan to go back and get my bachelors online really soon but took some time off. If I were you I would speak to the employer. In my position, my boss who hired me left before I was promised a $1 raise. I was promised a $1 raise after 6 months and got a $.25 raise after a year and a half. You can say I am exploring options, but if an employer can get away with paying their employees less than majority of the time they will. You could start by asking what you can do to earn a raise... or ask them how they feel you can do better or show them you are interested in staying with the company. Just some minor tips... of course I haven't used them... but I don't feel as comfortable as most are about asking for a raise. I never have asked for one and I feel an employee shouldn't have to personally! This is bad... I know, but I feel somewhat that I don't deserve one and I was told by other employees it takes forever to get one anyways after you do ask for one... I work overtime and I have picked up additional jobs since I have been with my job,but I slack sometimes when it comes to passing time... I may peak on the internet, but I ALWAYS get my work done. My job is a bit of a bottom of the totem pole type job and the only room for growth is for men (I am sorry that is really really sexist to say and I really don't mean harm by that, but I work in a scrap yard), but I work in a job where one of my bosses actually commented that men should never have to run a cashier station because that is a woman's job...so I dunno.

Answer 3

Every job is different, usually after 90 days you are evauluated and upon the outcome of that evaluation is where your raise comes in. If things have not been good, for instance, you are always late for work, you call off work more than 1 time every 2 weeks, or you don't meet production, etc. All these things play a vital role in you getting a raise. But it is always a good idea to just talk to your supervisor. Good luck

Answer 4

It depends on if you are doing a good job or not -- no one is "entitled" to a raise. You should not expect to be paid $10 today for the same performance that was worth $8 yesterday --or eight months ago...ask your boss what you need to do to improve to get a raise.

Answer 5

personally i think evryone should get a raise after 6 months but thats not how it works. Ask another employee if they know the policy there and if the company doesnt require raises then talk to your supervisor. Tell them you feel that you deserve a raise and they will consider it.

Answer 6

No.

What makes you think you automatically deserve a raise. If you have to ask like that, I'm convinced that you don't. Raises are never automatic, but are based upon you doing an above average job. If you're as careless at work as you are at thinking about deserving a raise, you surely don't deserve it yet. Grow up!

Answer 7

Normally after the 90 days you get a raise - sometimes employers wait the entire year to give one. Have you ever thought about asking your employer?

Answer 8

Well most jobs do pay rises annually therefore I would imagine, if you are due a pay rise, then it will be within the next two months?

Answer 9

Only if the employer told you that you would. Some places only give yearly raises.

Answer 10

yes i suppose... how are you doing there? i mean are you being a good employee? if so then try to persuade your boss to give you a rise