How many of you would like to walk in to your boss's office and request a higher salary for working harder !

Question

How many of you would like to walk in to your supervisor's office and request a higher salary for working harder, than others in your office without risking your job/position in the company you're with? Especially when you have held the same position before in a different company, then became a supervisor with that company.

Answer 1

Sure but in this job market it is too risky.

Answer 2

That's a good question, I can't answer, for I'm the owner of a small business that employs 48 workers, but I've had this question asked to me. Depending on the time element the worker has been with my company; the work position he/she holds; how well this person has preformed at his/her job since working for me; his/her qualifications for a higher level of employment; personal appearance; and how well they get along with other employees. These are the qualifications required to "get to the boss and gain a salary increase." Since working at my position as owner since 1996 I have granted about 50% of these requests. Most fail on "getting along with others." I love suggestions, but not complaints concerning other employees. I have department heads to report lack of performance and how well the employee in question responds to others. As a sales-person, how are you received by customers? Is the customer always right? Not hardly, but any problem with a customer is handled by the department head or the manager. And, most of my employees gain a 3%-4% salary increase automatically in Feb of each year.