I am in shell shock because I have been working longer than him. We both work front desk. and we just recently went under new ownership I recently got done the 90 day period. I need a raise bad I just got married n I have a daughter and Im moving into a house. I make 7 an hour he makes 8.50 how can I ask for a raise???
2007-02-06 02:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by moodymouse54 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Do not tell your supervisor you know that the other person is making more than you and that you want them to match your pay. It will get you and the other person in trouble.
Companies do not want to pay you a million dollars to work for them. They want to maximize their bottom line and a way to do that is for you to get paid the minimum they think you are willing to work for.
That being said: The way to go get a raise is to go to your supervisor and ask them is there anything you can do to merit a raise? Or make extra money?
If you are shot down, then the only way for you to get a raise is to find a higher paying job. Then, tell your supervisor that you have a higher paying job and that if they wil match the raise, you will stay there.
Do not do this unless you have an offer in hand. Your boss may tell you to take the job.
2007-02-06 02:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to consider many different things:
1) How long has the other person been there?
How much more experience does he have than you?
Does his knowledge (in the industry) outweigh yours?
Does his skill outweigh yours?
What attributes do you have that compliment your job?
Are you as good a worker as he?
Are you dependable?
Are you personable?
Do you go that extra mile?
Write these things down and rehearse how you will present them to your boss. Whatever you do, do not do it in a way that you are putting your co-worker down, but don't put him on a pedestal above you either.
Most of all remember, your co-worker could be telling you that to make you feel or look bad or himself feel or look good or both. It could be a lie.
What you could do is, after you have rehearsed, start out with your boss by telling him/her what you like about the company and how appreciative you are to have the job; what you like about your job, etc. Then ask what is top pay for your job. Of course, if you haven't been there long, you probably won't get top pay. Let him/her know how interested you are in reaching that point and tell him that you believe that you have some qualities that entitle you to a raise. Then, begin telling him what you have rehearsed. If he/she still doesn't get it, let him know firmly, with confidence that you would like to be considered for a raise. Don't put him on the spot by asking for one immediately, it may make him mad. If he agrees to consider it, ask him when you can expect to hear something on his decision.
2007-02-06 10:25:27 · answer #2 · answered by Christian93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ugh, where do you work? That's pitiful! Most employers will can you if they know you found out what coworkers are making so if you ask for a raise, DO NOT say "well John's making more than I am".
Point out things you do well or have improved on. Have you made suggestions that were implemented? Emphasize the positive things you've done since your employment began.
Good luck.
2007-02-06 10:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by rangerbaldwin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know something, if this company pays men more than women for the same job it's not the best place for you. I wouldn't ask for a raise, I'd just get a new job. When you resign you can tell them that's why you're leaving.
2007-02-06 10:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Queen of Cards 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit down and talk to your boss about the same thing you just said but leave out you know about your co-worker making more that should help take care hope you can get more or a better job
2007-02-06 10:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by ROY N 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's probably because you're a woman
2007-02-06 10:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by thuglife 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋