I am a receptionist and also a college student. This is my second real job( 9 to 5) in 4 years. I have only been here a short time but I am barely making 20K a year and want to ask for 23.5K a year really soon. Lot's of positions in my area(Atlanta) start off at 30K. Should I wait around for them to offer or should I ask first or is that insulting to the boss?
2007-01-02 03:49:32 · 6 answers · asked by Q.T.PIE. 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
At soem point you have to let your desires be known. It will either be soon with this company, at interviews and negotiations with future companies, or telling your kids how you desire they speak up and don't do what you're doing.
Salary should be negotiated up front. If the position doesn't start at an acceptable rate, don't take the job hoping for a raise after a 90-day probation period. Despite all the promises in the world, if they won't pay it up front, then they won't pay it down the road. Negotiate ahead of time in the future as it will save you a lot of headache. A quick tip: You have to believe you're worth what you ask for. Express your desires with confidence in your abilities and you'll be surprised what employers will pay!
Speak up and let them know you need to be making more. This should be done at a review, like completing a probation period or an annual review, or however that company does things. If you don't ask for it, you won't get it. And if you do get anything without asking, imagine what you could get if only you did ask!
2007-01-02 04:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Insert Nickname Here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't ask for a raise because I know that the company is already struggling, I would probably get the raise but then my boss might be resentful of having to do it sooner then he was comfortable. when times got tough the people who didn't give a crap about the company were the ones who wound up jobless as well as people who were high paid but whos jobs others could do for less money (which os basically ANY job). I work very hard and make good money for the company, I will get a raise when the company can afford it I am completely sure of that. I am also not grossly UNDERpaid either which makes it easier to hold off on raises. I have not had a raise in 5 years but I have had a job while many have not. and I have not had a pay cut where as many company's cut employees pay.I like job security.
2016-03-29 04:32:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't insulting to your boss to ask for a raise but you also didn't say how long you'd been there. It's not uncommon to be in a probationary period for the first 3 months, and then receive a raise to the standard pay at that time, If this was not mentioned when you were hired on then it's probably not standard practice for this company and they probably won't be gracing you with a nice $300 a month raise any time soon.
Ask your boss for the raise, outlining the reasons you feel you have earned it, and see what happens. If you don't get it, you can always start applying to those companies who offer higher starting pay.
2007-01-02 04:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by Jadalina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be proactive in order to ensure you are adequately compensated for the work that you do but you need to be smart about how you go about it. If you enjoy your job, I would suggest that you wait until your annual review assuming you have been with your firm for less than a year. Asking for a raise within the first year (unless you are perfoming tasks beyond your agreed upon requirements at the time of hire) is not a good way to endear yourself to your boss. After all, you agreed to the salary when they hired you so asking for a raise before your first review indicates you are not very professional. During your review however, it is absolutely acceptable to discuss your salary demands and assuming you've done a good job, you absolutely should ask to be compensated at the going market rate.
2007-01-02 04:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by SmittyJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you are a college student 20k a year is not too bad but if you want a raise and don't ask for it, you probably will never get it. even though companies make a lot of money, they are greedy and don't give raises on time.
2007-01-02 03:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have you been there? are you still in a probationary period? maybe its low to start until they know you will be there
i hate asking for more money, most jobs i had i didnt really have a choice though, not sure if that is good or bad
2007-01-02 03:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by swenjj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋