I am the only hourly employee of a four person company (this includes the boss). I have been working there a year now, but have only been full time for about 5 months. Is it time that I ask for a raise? How do I go about doing this? How much is proper? 4% More or less?
2006-11-17 01:22:55 · 6 answers · asked by kalin1919 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Since you went from part time to full time, you may have a little difficulty asking for an increase, but you can still do it.
Remind your boss that you have been working there for a full year and you would like to request a cost of living increase. Do not recommend a percentage. I have always found when asking for an increase that if you leave it open you get more than you expected. If you provide an amount, you either get that amount or a reason for being given less.
Take care and Good Luck,
Troy
2006-11-17 01:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by tiuliucci 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make an appointment. Nothing worse than catching the boss in between because they are actually preoccupied with other appointments or work. So dutifully ask for a time when you can speak to them about something relatively important, 30 min should do.
Write down a list of why you should receive a raise. What new things have you learned since you started? Are you an asset to the company? How long have you been there? Does your education support the wage you are seeking? Tell your boss that you enjoy working there and making a difference. Tell your boss that you like your co-workers and the job you do.
Don't be to heartily disappointed if you don't get an answer right away, but do check back in about a week on it if you don't get an answer. If the pay does mean more than the job, search for a new job quietly, and when you've interviewed and received the job, give your two weeks notice. Remember to tell your new employer that you are affording a courtesy to your present employer of 2 weeks notice. This will gain respect to you by your new employer. Your old employer will understand that you had to find a new job that pays more. If they aren't understanding, then they aren't professional and you shouldn't care what they think.
On the note that you can't find a job that pays more, it's an indication that your education level and experience will not take you much further than you are now.
2006-11-17 09:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The ideal time to ask about a raise is during your annual review. Before your review, make sure you are prepared with examples of your accomplishments and what you've contributed to the organization.
If you don't receive an annual review, then the anniversary date of when you were hired or when you switched to full-time would also be appropriate.
I think 4% is a very reasonable request. You could even ask for 5% with the idea that you are willing to negotiate down to 4%.
You also might want to read your personnel manuel to see if it addresses things like annual reviews and raises.
2006-11-17 09:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tamborine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you get any increase in pay when you became a full time employee? If so then do not ask for a raise. Monster.com has good articles on this and I dont think they make you sign up to access them..if so just google it..the standard raise is 3%
2006-11-17 09:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ask one big huge friend of yours to come to his office with you , the huge guy must be tall with tattoos and , you simple ask in a nice tone , " sir , i need a raise , its Christmas" easy
2006-11-17 09:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by butter 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
brown nose, they love brown nosers
2006-11-17 09:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋