Should I get a raise?

Question

Me and this other woman have been working at the same company for approximately the same amount of time. We work in different departments but are both entry level and make the same amount of money. She is often gone for various reasons, and I have to do her job for her while she is out. When I am out, which is rarely as it is, she does not do my job. Also, even when she is at work, I have to go and help her complete her work so it will be done on time. I am essentially trained to do both jobs now and do the work of two people but we still make the same amount. Is this a good basis to ask for a raise?

Answer 1

If you are excelling at your job and taking on additional duties, then yes you have grounds to ask for a raise. You should NOT however, try to get a raise based on her poor performance.

Answer 2

You are probably being paid at a set entry level rate. It's fair when two people work at entry level jobs for both to be paid the same, regardless of whether you know you own job plus someone else's. It's the nature of the job that determines the rate of pay. After you have a performance review, you might expect an increase for doing your job (not the other woman's job) well. However, some places give raises based on how long you have been there (one year, two years) and not on merit. You should not ask for a raise before it is time for your performance evaluation.

Answer 3

Yes! You should go to your supervisor and point out all the extra contributions you are making and say that you feel that you're bringing enough extra value to your position to justify an increase in pay.
*Remember to focus on the POSITIVES of what you've contributed instead of the NEGATIVES of what the other woman is not contributing, or else your boss might just view you as complaining about the other person rather than making a serious pitch for a raise. Good Luck!

Answer 4

You can not ask for a raise on the merits that you help your co-worker. That is considered team work. If you go to your boss and ask for a raise b/c of that reason, then you will be treated negatively, and construed as not a team player. You are helping her for the good of the company.

During your next evaluation, you can site that as an example of team member/leadership. Meaning, that others come to you for help in their projects. Make sure you put a positive spin on that, rather than derogatory towards co-workers.

Answer 5

If this is the case, then yes, you probably *deserve* a raise & you might even ask for one. But if you do, don't put it in terms that will make it seem like you're whining or jealous & if it were me, I'd not mention my co-worker at all.

Having said all that....my main comment is this: Shouldn't all of us hard-working people get a raise? We could all use it with the economy & inflation that's running riot.

Answer 6

Raises are a reflection of the "perceived" value an employee delivers to a company (or government agency). It is never, and I mean never a reflection of how hard you work or how many hours you put in. Raises are an affirmation of value added and how your talent contributes to the bottom line.

So before you go and ask for a raise, determine the value added you provide to your business area.

Answer 7

It could be but there are other factors. You're fast and you're dependable, but is the quality of your work good? Would the company be hurt if they lost you? Are you worth holding onto? If your answers are yes, then, I would probably ask for a raise.

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

It's a good start... but please list how you exceed company expectations in other areas; be prepared to discuss how your efforts contribute to the overall success of the company. Definitely mention that your training has made you more valuable to your company as well.

Answer 10

We in the US are facing hard economic times
this is NOT the right time to ask for more $
ask next year..
and then remind them that you didnt ask for one this year and why you didn't ask