how much of a raise should i ask for?

Question

i work part time at a clothing store and get paid $6.50 an hour (kinda sucky, i know). i'll soon be approaching one year there and im wondering, how much of a raise should i ask for?

snowy says $7.25 soon will be minimum wage..

does anyone know when this goes into effect?

Answer 1

8 dollars, it's logical

Answer 2

Who are you working for? Usually employers give you a raise at 3 months and at a year. Others give those plus one at 6 months as a kind of bonus.

This is a sticky situation as IF you ask you may be told (just for the heck of it) that you didn't do a good job. But, maybe you could say that you are merely reminding them that you've been there a year, wasn't reviewed at three months, and wondered if you should be getting a raise.

If they say no raise, tell them the cost of gas has increased and what other positions of higher pay could you be moved up into.

Answer 3

What u should do 1st is get on ur bosses good side 4 a while and show him that u have been working really hard do this 4 at least a week then u should ask him 4 a raise. Dont ask him 4 a really high raise or he might fire u. Id say $7.15

Answer 4

It depends on what you do and what the labor market is like. Inflation is about 3% so ask for a 6% raise. If you don't get it, start looking for another job. You're right. Retail sales is a poor career. Don't waste anymore time in it. Look for something else. My Mom worked 20 years for a department store. No pension, cheap money, but it was all she knew. Don't be as foolish as she was.

Answer 5

The thing with min. wage job is that you can easily be replaced by someone else. How's your job performance so far? If you think you are doing well and truly helping your boss, ie. he/she doesn't want to replace you, go ahead and ask for a raise.

And here is a tip, when you ask for a raise, don't ask for a specific amount like $8, or $8.50. Ask for Min. wage + $1. or min. wage + $1.5. This way, when the min wage law change, you will get that benefit too.

Good luck.

Answer 6

The amount of a raise you ask for depends on what value you give your company. To ask for a big raise, you need to demonstrate why you provide better value to your company than the next person, and quantify the value. If you can demonstrate that you as a clothing store clerk... had fewer errors, prevented more shoplifting, or had lots of repeat customers because of YOU. then you can command a raise. If not, then just ask for a raise somewhat equal to the cost of living increase... about 3.5%.

Answer 7

Nothing, you offer nothing, your job could be replace by a monkey who could fold clothes. Go to school and get some type of eduction. With this under your belt, it would make you a valuable asset to your employer.

Answer 8

depends on what you do... i'd ask for a $1,000,000,000 raise.. but i'm sure the boss would laugh you right out of the job.


ask for a $3 a week... :D heh, i know oh yes that'll sure put a dent in my finances. ok $5.

Answer 9

Tell them you are very indispensalbe to the company and your one of the most important assets and you are worth every bit of $10 an hour.

Answer 10

$7.25 soon will be minimum wage..
once it is in effect, ask for $8