HELP with asking for a raise...?

Question

I've been working in an office for a litle over 90 days, and have found since the first week that the position entailed three times as much responsibility as was actually explained to me when I was interviewed. I am confident that I deserve a raise, and of atleat 30 percent.. (i've done the research and people working in my area with similiar responsibilities are getting that on a LOW average).. The problem is, I've never had to ask for a raise before and not sure the best (most successful way) to go about it.. Any employers or employees with helpful tips???

Answer 1

To ask for a raise, just schedule a confidential meeting with your boss. Have the research you've done, and be very clear...

something along the lines of...
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. I asked for this meeting because I believe that my skills, responsibility, and expectations warrant an increase in pay of %. I would not threaten to quit, (that seems harsh), but a changing of the amount of work, responsibility or some accomodation that would bring your skills, and expectations in line with your salary.

I will say that being on the job 90days isn't your strongest point. You also need to know what is the 'regular' review cycle. WHEN is there a normal chance to increase your salary (at review time)?

best of luck.

Answer 2

I agree that asking for a raise after 90 days is unlikely to work. At interviews the prospective employer seldom tells you everything the job entails, mostly because they don't do that job and will only think about the biggest and most important aspects of the job. The little things get forgotten and yet they pad the job out making it much more than first explained.

You are unlikely to get a raise before 6 months unless the boss truly thinks you are going above and beyond the call of duty. And most companies offer pay rises every year after one year of service. You could try speaking to your boss but at the end of the day you accepted the job at that rate of pay so your hands may be tied.

Answer 3

90 days and you want a raise? My best advice don't. I've worked at institutions where I was working the same position as someone else and getting paid a lot less, without my knowledge. Companies are like that, but if you want a job and want the money don't say anything. It's only been 90 days. Wait at least 6 months.

Answer 4

Make an appt. with your boss. Explain the situation, present your research and make your case. However, also make it clear that you are not threatening to leave and will continue regardless of the decision. Be concise and sincere. Make a detailed list of the duties you are performing that were not included during the interview/orientation process;.

In the meantime see what other positions are avaialbale, update your resume and be prepared to move on in the next couple of months if you are not successful.

Answer 5

Be persuasive, be realistic, but aim high, use the right tone, clarify your interests, anticipate your boss’s interests, create several options, be objective, what are the alternatives, prepare yourself, learn

If you read the article below, it helps clarify each of these ten steps. A lot of it is common sense (like don't threaten or be horrible) but it does set out some useful pointers and tips as to how to get your raise successfully

Answer 6

Ask to speak to your boss, make an appointment if necessary. Speak confidently, politely and assertively. If he refuses, make sure you have a back up plan (i.e. only threaten to resign if you really mean it). Idle threats can backfire. Find evidence (e.g. in your local recruitment paper) that your job is better paid elsewhere so that he can't suggest you're being unreasonable. Good luck.

Answer 7

Yes, Ask your boss to join you for a drink one evening.

Spike his drink with one of those date rape drugs you get off the internet, then take him back to a cheap hotel and have a young call boy there to meet you with a camera and various S&M accessories, Hopefully your boss is still out cold for the photo shoot... this should strenghten your side during the negotiations.

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Answer 8

Just ask the most they can say is no. Unless you are really rude there is not much of a bad way you can ask for a raise.

Answer 9

A 30% raise after only three months???


Good luck with that.

Answer 10

You normally get a raise after your first year?