If I already asked for a raise and got no response....?

Question

I asked my boss for a raise last Monday, based on how long I have been here, how much work I do, the quality of my work and my financial situation. He said he had to talk to his partner (the head attorney) and also look at the whole picture. They are trying to get our bookkeeper to go to half days and have me trained on her job, on top of mine.
I really need a raise quick and want to know how long I should wait for an answer and what I should say when I do bring it up again.

Answer 1

Brandie, I am reading the situation as one where it sounds like you are valued for the work you perform, and are being looked at to take on more. If that is an accurate assessment, then if I were in your position, I would ask your manager if you can coordinate a meeting if necessary between the head attorney and their partner to address any questions they have.

MOST IMPORTANT: Especially when talking to attorneys is to emphasize the salary increase in terms of the benefit and performance you brought to them, more than how much you need the extra money.

Coming at requests for salary increase from a position of value rather than need keeps you in a good position. Emphasize your appreciation for the job, highlight the value you bring, and set an expectation that perhaps a meeting with yourself and both partners concurrently might help you to answer questions that will help them come to a comfortable resolution!

Good luck and wishing you all the best.

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Answer 2

Bring it up again after Labor Day. It sounds like you're on the right track with your approach but don't interject your financial situation into the discussion. From their point of view it has nothing to do with whether or not you deserve a raise.

Focus on the great job you do, the expanded responsibility it looks like you'll be taking on (be prepared for them to say "we'll give you a raise when Bookkeeper goes to half days and you have to do part of her job also". If that happens set a specific time to revisit, say 2 months, regardless of bookkeepers situation), and your tenure. Be professional in the entire matter. Small offices tend to be a little casual in this sort of thing so don't be put off by the delay. One other thing, if they say "no" what will you say and do? How about, "I'm really disappointed. I do a great job and I think I've earned a raise. What could I have done differently? (looking for constructive feedback)". Then start looking for another job pronto.

Good luck!

Answer 3

i am in the staffing industry. I match people to jobs and companies to my people. One mistake that people do when asking for a raise is that they don't lay out their case. They just say I need a raise because of thier financial situation. To put it bluntly, your employer may not care about your financial situation. The company is in business to make a profit, not to give out money because you need it. What you need to do is do your research. Research your job - what is the market value of the work that you do? What are other people with the same title making in other companies? What have you brought into the company. Revenue? Savings? How long has it been from your last review? Have you made the suggested improvements, or have you made or exceeded your goals? You say that they are trying to get the bookkeeper to go half days. Is this because they have to cut costs? If so, you may not be in a position to get a decent raise if the company is in trouble. I wouldnt bring it up for another week.

Answer 4

A week is long enough to wait. Just ask him if he has an answer ready to your request. If he says no or puts you off ask him for a specific date that you can expect an answer to your request. Tell him that you need the information to make plans for your future. That should get the idea across in a nice way that you just might walk if you don't get more money.


Edit - Dawn M's answer is much better than mine it was posted while I was doing mine go with that advice.

Answer 5

If you've already waited a week, then I would talk to them and find out what is going on. A week should be enough time to decide.

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Answer 7

Wait a week and inquire again.