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I've been working for a small business for almost 2 yrs now, and when I first started working, I was told I was going to get paid a certain amount. I didn't, I got paid $2 less then what told. So I didn't say much, because I really needed a job. 7 mnths after getting hired my boss gave me a 50 cent raise (yay) she said that I am such a great worker so she gave me an early raise. Now I do ALOT for this company, I get here at least an hour and half early and start do some work - I don't even clock in! I work for an hour and half for FREE! pretty much. I feel like I'm the lead compare to the others, I'm smart, fast learner, and bilingual (the only bilingual here too). My boss tells me all the time, how she likes the way I work, and she even gave me a generous Xmas bonus.But I feel like I am underpaid, for all that I do. I think I need to get paid at least $4 more. How do I go about asking her for a $4 raise.I deserve it, even my other co-workers say so. Note: I work 2 positions & no raise

2007-01-05 11:05:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

I was told to cover for someone else permanently and was going to get paid alot more if I accept it. Which, I never did and I was still not given that raise. So here I am stuck w/ a 50 cent raise. I know that if I were to look for a job elsewhere I would get paid alot more. But I really love my job, and my coworkers, but not my salary.

2007-01-05 11:07:53 · update #1

Plus I really need a raise now, I got soo many bills. And a raise will really help. I'm starting to get depressed because I hte being in such a tight super tight budget.

2007-01-05 11:11:04 · update #2

5 answers

First off - DO NOT tell them you need the money for bills. It's no body's business but your own.

Go to salaries.com and look up how much people in your area who do you job make. That's a starting point. Tell them, the average for my position is "$x" ( exaggerate it a little) and I'm making "$y" less.)

When you approach them for a raise go in armed with notes of everything you do - especially if it saves them money or is an asset in other ways (such as you being the only bilingual employee) and if you've brought in revenue to the company = remind them. Remind them that they're saving salary for a second person by you doing that job.

Ask for a little more than you're willing to accept - let them talk you down a little. For example, if you really want $5 more an hour, ask for $8. You might get $6.

If they tell you they can't give you the raise right then, ask them if they can re-evaluate you again in six weeks or three months or whatever.

Good luck!!!

2007-01-05 11:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0 0

You could ask your Boss if there is any way you could get a Pay Review at this time. It has been a while since your last raise and that you have taken on additional duties for quite some time. If your Boss acts like she wants to listen to you, you might find an opening for discussion on a fair amount. ($4.00)
I recently changed jobs due to a lay off and I just want to add one more thing for you. With the other job I had, I was doing the same as you. Coming in early, staying late and even coming in on the week ends and not putting in for overtime. I found out, no body really cared or appreciated it. If your Boss really appreciates the extra time you put in, she should be able to give you that raise. Good Luck

2007-01-05 11:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by Plain Jane 3 · 0 0

Sit down some weekend day and write out all you do for the company beyond your current job duties. Then on Tuesday morning... when it's not to busy in the office. Present your boss with your list, either and it to her or explain it. Tell her what you think you should be getting per hour then let her come back with a counter offer. Always start off 3 or 4 dollars over what you really think you are worth. It is hard to do a face to face with some one and talk about money... But you need to. What do you have to lose? Will you get fired for asking? If so, that would be good. Just remember, have your facts in order before talking... and stand firm.

Also, STOP... STOP working for free.

2007-01-05 11:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by jafman2000 4 · 0 0

I have gone through this a few times. You obviously have a great work ethic and I would show the boss how much you do for the company. I sat down and made points of everything I did. I also wrote down things "above and beyond" the normal responsibilities to show I was proactive.

Don't talk about your own financial issues, they rarely care about that. Prove that your work deserves an increase.

You may also want to show a comparison to the average for your position. I went to salary.com and found out what others were paid for my same job. I presented this as well, it was a great way to show that I was underpaid.

Let them know how much you enjoy the job, so much that you work early and late without asking for extra compensation. Let them know you appreciate the bonus as well. They will like to hear that.

Good luck! I know how scary and frustrating it can be

2007-01-05 11:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

First you have to know you" deserve "a raise you don't need one and that's what your boss need to know.She doesn't care if you have bills she needs someone in her office to make her life easier
tell you have been working for such and such time you do most of the work in the office and you feel you are not paid a fair wage for all the work you do.When I was talking about the same subject with a employer he said to me dont tell your boss you have allot of bills and you need a raise because he doesnt care

2007-01-05 11:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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