what is the best way to approach the boss for a raise?

Question

going on 2 years and feel i have earned one

Answer 1

Ask for an appointment to discuss some things. Then, be prepared to list your accomplishments, which could include being on time, seldom taking unscheduled time off, assisting others with their work, etc etc.

Answer 2

Find a day when u feel proud of urself, smile a lot to get confidence when ppl smile u back. Try not to b tense or anything like that. Go to ur boss, being relaxed and say "rumours say u r giving me a raise, but i find that hard to belive so i came down to u to check out." Then the boss will do one of the 3 things:
1. Yes, i was indeed planning to do that...
2. No, i am not going to give u any raise 4 now.
3. Realy? Who told u that?
If it is 1 or 2 than the following events are simple to predict. But if it's 3 u don't need to answer the question, but to use ur verbal and nonverbal skills to make it work.
Take care.

(warning: while this may work in some cases it is definately not indicated in others)

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Answer 3

All year round, work on innovative projects that promote automation, cut costs, and make your coworkers feel like they can accomplish more because of what you have built. Keep close track of these achievements. Write down each one when they happen and time stamp it. Keep track of any emails you get saying what a great job you've done. At the end of the year bring this as evidence to your boss and you will get a raise.
PS: This doesn't work if your boss despises you!

Answer 4

You should have already had a raise at your 90 day review as well as a yearly review with a pay rate if you've earned it. Sounds to me like you're due a couple raises. I would just go in there and say that you've been here for 2 years, you've worked hard, you're always on time and never late, you never or rarely call in sick, you're always willing to pitch in when needed and you're a team player. You would very much like a raise. Worse thing they'll say no and if they do, its time to move on.

Answer 5

If you haven't gotten one you probably won't. Just be warned. Just walk up to him and tell him you need to speak with him when he has 5 minutes available.

And be straight forward. Tell him you want a raise, and tell him why you think you deserve one. (reminding him of all those special projects you've done for him/the department over the last 2 years can only help.)

Answer 6

Go to him with evidence of your worth. Show your boss why you deserve a raise. Have a list of everything you have done as well as your attendance record (if good) NEVER go to boss to plead your need! Your raise is based on your performance not your needs!

Answer 7

When an employee asks for a raise I always ask them to show me where and how they've added value to my company. As long as they're able to do that, I've always been happy to share more of the company's successes with them.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

You should be well prepared to discuss what you want with remembering to be honest, upfront, and confident. Good luck.

Answer 9

Try snivelling and grovelling,in the real world it usually works !