2006-11-02 14:49:03 · 6 answers · asked by pretty me 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The place where she has me is new and its not really doing good. But she does have other sites that are doing good so its not like she broke, broke. How do I bring it up. I think I should tell her tommorow since the new pay period begins tomorrow. But I dont know how.
2006-11-02 14:56:54 · update #1
How long ago were you promised the raise? Any conditions, such as improved performance, additional responsibilities, etc.?
I would recommend that you wait until the middle of the week, and in a casual conversation mention the discussion about the raise and merely ask when it will become effective. That way, s/he will have time to prepare and submit the proper paperwork.
If s/he tries to explain away the raise, due to "business conditions" mention the overall business activity, as well as the business climate when s/he promised the raise. In addition, with the raise, you'll have some incentive to work harder to increase profits, not be demoralized and consider looking for another job.
2006-11-02 19:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In today's world you and your employer both live in a huge employment "market." In that market every person has a certain value. But who sets that value? Like any market, the value is that which the employer and the employee agree upon. "Fairness" doesn't enter into it.
I say step one is to do your homework. Look for a new job! You don't have to take it, but find out how much other people would be willing to pay you for whatever it is that you do. You may be surprised and find that even with the raise there are better deals out there. Why shouldn't you take them? You may also be surprised to find that you're sitting pretty and if you screw this up you'll end up in a world of hurt.
IMHO, you really can't decide how to handle this situation until you know what your fair market value is. Kaurchil has a good point though - employers often don't volunteer to part with their money. They figure if you're "satisfied enough" they can keep it. Often they will respect someone who will do what they themselves have probably done, which is to make sure from time to time that their full value is being recognized by their boss.
Good luck. I hope it works out for you.
2006-11-02 23:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by Key 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take these things into consideration, you are doomed to be an underacheiver all your life. Take the raise and if she doesn't follow through on his promise, find a job that pays you what you're worth. Unless she's family, why should you go down with her ship? Would she go down with yours?
2006-11-02 22:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, you have to go to them and tell them how you feel. When you see her, just ask her if you can speak to her (in private) then tell her that she promised you a raise and that you were wondering if you could have yours or if she has any idea when she was going to give it to you. I deal with this quite often, and our business is doing well. They tend to "FORGET" if you don't ask. You need to speak up!
2006-11-02 23:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take that raise.
2006-11-02 22:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A promise is a promise!! You hold him to it!!
2006-11-02 22:51:42 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋