Whens a good time to ask your boss for a raise? And how should I ask? or shouldn't I?

Answer 1

In the ideal work place, an employee should receive a performance appraisals at lest twice a year. During the performance appraisals, your boss will tell you how you are doing in comparison to the goals and objectives set for you. This is the time to discuss your raise.

Not all work places follow this concept, which is sad. The answer to your question depends on the type of job and industry you work for.

I would recommend talking to your co-workers to see how they approached your boss for a raise and follow their lead. You could also approach your boss, professionally of course, and ask him if you could discuss your current situation.


Regardless, you should receive a raise each year for the increase in the cost of living (inflation, etc.)

Let me know if this helps.

Answer 2

Depends on when your last raise was and how long you've been working. Generally speaking you should get a raise at every evaluation (usually every 6-12 months) if you have been meeting or exceeding your goals. If its been longer than that since your last raise it is definatly ok to approach your boss/manager. Before you do this, I would practice what you are going to say and put together some info on what you've done for the company, how you've met or exceeded your goals, extra responsibilities you've taken on.. you need to be able to justify a raise. Set up a time with your boss so you can have a privrate conversation. Start of by saying you would like to be evaluated for a raise.. this should bring up an oportunity to discuss the things you have already prepared to justify the raise. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Well, ask when you feel you deserve one. Ask for some of his/her time for a meeting, and go into it prepared. Have a list of some of your goals/achievements, etc over the past time since you had a raise last. If needed, talk about pay increase trends and average salaries for your job position. Don't demand, just talk with reason, and you're likely to get what you're looking for.

Answer 4

When the business is doing well and the "office" is running efficiently without personnel conflicts is always a good time to ask. All he can say is no, right? Timing is everything.

Answer 5

I decide when I should get a raise and I get it because IM working for my self http://home.createmyfuture.com

Answer 6

put on some nee pads and start getting to work