i need a pay rise?

Question

ive been in the same job for a year now, ive took on a lot more of a workload and am constantly stressed and tired. yet i am still on the same wage as before when i was sitting with my feet up all day. do i have a fair argument for a rise?

Answer 1

If you are going to ask for a pay rise, there are several things you need to think about!

- be persuasive
- be realistic, but aim high
- use the right sort of tone (don't be too passive, or too aggressive)
- clarify your interests
- anticipate your bosses concerns
- create several alternative options
- be objective
- have a backup plan!
- be prepared

There's more info on the link below which expands on each of the points. Mainly, it's just common sense though!

Answer 2

Yes.
Ask for it, and state it in a letter.
Clearly state why.
Any fair employer would see that as reason for award.

You putting it in writing makes it more formal, and holds them accountable.
Dont know what type of job it is, small business or corporation.

But it gives you the arguement either give me a raise or dont expect me to carry on the workload.

It could also work against you.
Ive had experience with a positive and negative response from employer.

1 gave me the handsome increase, and all was fine.
The second, was paying a girl more money than me when I was doing more, and more accurate work then she. She had seniority they said, so I just stopped carrying the burden, and it really opened my eyes to the unfairness of the matter, until I left eventually. They didnt appreciate my work, so I wasnt going to stay there.

I was able to do that, where some people cant just change jobs so easily. So, clearly state why you deserve more in a well written letter, add in that you ultimately want the company to succeed.
If owrded properly and your efforts are easily seen, I think it might work.
Worse thing that can happen is they start keeping an eye out on whether you really deserve one, and eventually give you one.

So good luck with it.
Ultimately, let your work speak the most for you

Answer 3

You should never "argue" for an increase. You should "motivate" your reasons for wanting an increase. Apart from that, you've been there only one year, there is normally an annual increase. You need to motivate why you should receive an extra-ordinary increase. List the tasks which you have taken on, goals you have achieved and so forth, where you actually made a substantial contribution to the partial 'success' or 'growth' of the company. You say you were actually receiving a salary for "sitting with your feet up"? So you were prepared to take their money for doing nothing for them in return? But now that you actually have to work, you're expecting additional remuneration? The wage/salary you received for doing nothing should be more than enough to compensate you for what you have done now. You also make it sound as if ONE year is a lifetime! You've got a long way to go...

Answer 4

no, u dont reely deserve a pay rise if u work the same amount every day and get stressed up like that. Its not just your work that matters, you have to be kind and co operative towards your co workers, help them as well and not just go on working but improving your way of working. time manage yourself, if u r stressed up it means that u r not doing appropriate amount of work at work and are biting off more the u can chew.regardless of where u work, there are these few things that are important u must improve yourself. Remember that quality is better than quantity. if u feel u r all of that then u have every right to go and ask for a pay rise or promotion.

Answer 5

The argument you just mentioned is all right, but frays it slightly different:

Such as:
- You enjoy the job your work scope increased as well the workload. You learned a lot in the past years and you are very motivated to take up some more work and improve yourself as well the to make some efficient changes such as: "efficient..........
Over the past year I can see my performance increased, could I get a motivated reward for to next coming year?

Or ask them: for a "performance review" If they are happy with your performance, work and improvement you provided and made over the past year? (depending on the conversation) you can connect that you would like to receive a financial reward which will continue your motivation for the coming year.

This was just to put you in the right mind set

Answer 6

Your employer will have a different perspective. I doubt you can go to your boss and say I deserve a pay rise because I used to sit with my feet up and now I work. Your employer expects you to work. Maybe your employer isn't paying you extra now because of your lazy beginning? If over a longer period you prove your valuable a fair employer will pay you more.

Answer 7

If you really feel that you deserve a raise then firmly ask for one and state your case. If you do not get one then find a job where they will compensate you fairly for your efforts. There are plenty of employers out there, so don't settle for something that doesn't work for you.

Answer 8

yes, you may deserve a raise. just don't let your boss see the hack job you have just committed on the english language with that question.

Answer 9

Cheeky hints, bosses like people with big hairy balls. If you sit and take it s/he'll stick in further.

Good idea to find out when pay review takes place.

Answer 10

Probably not but its worth a try