how should I ask for a raise?

Question

I have not received one in a year....tho to my own fault...I haven't asked. I am a pillar of the company and lots would be lost if I left. I feel I shouldn't need to ask, but since it hasn't been offered out of respect or "thanks" for my hard work...I will be asking soon. Any advice on how to go about it?

Answer 1

Well, need to verify that you deserve one first. Go through a check list are you so much better at your job that you are getting more done. Have you taken on additional responsibilities. List them or you'll forget when you're talking to the boss.

If you can't answer yes to one of those questions. There's still a chance for a raise are their additional duties you could be doing, offer those in exchange for a raise.

Also you need to consider the possiblity that your boss doesn't give raises. I've worked at the same job for 7 years, I haven't ever recieved a raise, and don't expect to get one.

Also consider have you learned a marketable skill or experience while being on the job might be necessary to change jobs to get a raise. Is that an option?

Answer 2

You might want to approach the question from a less personal perspective. Example:

"What's company policy regarding wage increases for someone like myself who has worked here for over a year without one?"
~OR~
"Do employees that have worked here for more than a year have a performance review or job evaluation? Would a positive review result in a raise? How would that be calculated?"

In other words, get a lay of the land first. Know under what circumstances raises and bonusses are given. Find out about your firm's reward system before you go into confrontation mode with your boss, the business owner, a senior partner, or the HR manager. Then, comply with those requirements or expectations and clearly communicate your accomplishment. If nothing happens, you have at least done your part and deserve an explanation...and I'll bet you get the raise.

Answer 3

Just go to your boss and explain that you have been working there for a year, and you think you have been doing a good job, and you would like to know when you will get a raise. In the future, it would probably be a good idea to ask at the time you are hired what the company's policies are about raises.

Answer 4

First of all, I would ask on Monday , when your boss is rested after the weekend. secondly, be prepared with examples of how you have saved the company time or money by things that you've done. Also, if you have stayed late to finish projects, come up with good ideas, point that out. Do you have a great attitude that is catchy in the office? Do you help your coworkers when they are swamped? All these are things that will help show your boss that you deserve a raise. Good luck!!!

Answer 5

i would go to my boss and say i would like a raise. you know i have been a good worker . i go out of my way to make sure the job is done correct. and i think i deceive a raise

Answer 6

Show up naked.