I AM 22 and I make $30,000. I know that I deserve more but how do I ask?

Question

I work for a company and make $30,000. I am the GM over the business. I relocated from another city to take this position. The position I was at I made only $200 less. I have all the credentials needed for this position including experience. I am barely making it on my salary. Before I came and relocated I purchased a vehicle making payments of $480 per month, mortgage $500, and $100 utility, not to mention food, maint. and etc. I can barely make car payments, do I sell my car? I think I shouldn't have to sell my car because being in this position should be benefitin more than struggling. I have car maint. and a small debt that I am balancing out. I have researched and people in a position less than where I am at making $38,000 not to metion GM. What do I do, do I go to my employer? and say what? I love my job, position, and opportunity..Also like my employer... What do I do? If I go to him will he look at me differently? But, this is my life we are talking about. If this was you what

Answer 1

There are many factors that go into your salary, but your own personal situation is not what will interest your boss.
If you truly feel that you deserve a raise, ask yourself why?
What value do you add, what do you bring to the company?
These are the things your employer will want to hear about when you ask for a raise.
You should state your position confidently, and clearly.
Ex.: "I feel that my current salary does not reflect the responsibilities of my position, and I would like an increase in my salary."
Remember, you will have to pat yourself on the back a bit, and remind your employer why you are valuable to him/her.
It's all about the bottom line with bosses, so if you help to save the company money, or increase revenue, this meeting would be a good time to bring that up!
If your employer doesn't grant your request, respectfully ask if you can have another salary review in 3-6 months.
Additionally, if he doesn't grant your request, offer to take on more hours, or extra work that you can get paid for (overtime, an extra shift, etc.). You will be showing how dedicated you are, as well as earning the extra money you need until a raise happens for you.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Going to your employer is the only way to get a raise. On the other hand, what are your deductions? Is it possible to increase the number of exemptions on your W2? Remember, this is not based on the number of people in your household. But increasing that, and using your 1040 to show business expenses that you are incurring during the times that you work out of your home (evenings, weekends) will also be profitable.

Answer 3

Should have negotiated a better deal when you relocated. It's going to be a lot harder now.