what is the best wy to ask for a raise?

Answer 1

If you are on the job for awhile and performance raises and bonuses are not regularly offered, you should:
A. Keep a diary or log of all your achievements at your job;
B. Keep copies of any thank you letters or complimentary notes
given to you by customers or other coworkers at the firm;
C. Take as many opportunities as are available for learning new
skills that would benefit the employer (e.g. if you are working
as a graphic artist, you may want to upgrade your skills at a
community college and learn advanced applications);
D. If you have ideas about how the company can cut costs, or
provide better service to its customers, find a way you can
communicate them to your superiors (e.g. you may need to
ask about how to do this when you first start working there ...
some bosses may see this as criticism, so be careful);
E. Attend regular company meetings, outings and staff
engagements and show an interest in not only your own
department's work but the work of other departments and how
the company is performing in the community;
F. Be very careful about discussing your work life on the Internet
(e.g. even if you think your blog is private and your boss will
never find it, some bosses do look for these things ...); and
G. When the time comes, ask your boss for a convenient time
for him or her (when they are not busy and have some time to
speak with you).
When you tell them, start like this ...
I was working for X Company for ___ years and when I first was hired, I was paid $____hour to do (list original duties). Since I was hired, I did _______ (list of accomplishments, things you did above your call of duty) and I received numerous notes of appreciation from various customers (name some of them), and I took a college course in _________ in January to upgrade some of my skills ... I really enjoy working for this company, but in just casually checking around, I've learned of (similar job to yours) being offered at ___________ (employer - has to be true) and they are willing to pay people like me $2 (or whatever) more per hour ... but I really don't want to work anywhere else, because I like this place, I've made some friends here and I feel I have a good working relationship with you ... I think it may be time that we should discuss the compensation package I am receiving. If this is not the right time, I would be happy to come later with a full proposal in writing if you want ...
Something like that.

Answer 2

When I asked for a raise, I created a "mini resume" report to give to my boss. It included my current job responsibilities, special projects, personal characteristics and proposed responsibilities I was willing to accept/take on. On the bottom, I put in writing my requested percentage for a raise i.e. 8%. You need to justify why you deserve a raise, either through your current responsibilities or through responsibilities you are willing to accept . Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Depends on how long it's been. If you talking years....ask for an evaluation and see if they think you're worth it. If it's only been months.....ya need to make sure you have worked hard enough to earn it. I waited 6 years before I actually asked for one. Then when I got one....it wasn't small at all.

Answer 4

In allowance or for a job?
Be sure that you deserve it and then write something up like a proposal and give it to your boss or have a one on one with him... or even with your parents if that is the case.

Answer 5

Prove to your employer why you deserve a raise. There's a lot of good info on this site.

http://careers.msn.com/

Answer 6

prove yourself to be a good worker and treat the boss to a coffee and over coffee ask

Answer 7

Be worth more than you are getting paid. Create value.