May 2nd will be my 2 years at the same company. I got 1 raise of 12% over a year ago and thats it. Today (April 28th) I got a letter saying they are increasing my rent by $50. So, since I was going to ask for a raise anyways, should I tell my boss that Ill be paying even more out now as if the raise should compensate that? In Orange County, CA there isn't much here cheaper then $820 a month so moving somewhere cheaper wouldn't make sense. I just would like some advice on how to approach him about more money and my new rent issues.
2007-04-28 10:41:02 · 4 answers · asked by kani9922 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Telling your boss why you need more money is not a good strategy. Telling your boss why you EARNED more money is the way to go.
Be prepared to cite your work performance, any additional training you've received since your last raise, any commendations you have received, any changes in the industry profile, and anything else you can think of in reviewing your work history as you why you are worth more to the company now than a year ago.
2007-04-28 10:47:52 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to ask him what you have to do to get a rise. simple. The key factor is that if you are doing a good job he will not want lose you and he will be interested on your intentions and shall give you a rise. If he is not interested on the issue change job. Make sure you ask the rise at the right moment. After two years you know your boss.
good Luck
2007-04-28 18:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by tony 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm..since when does the employer become responsible for your situation?
Vote with your feet....start your own business (on the side) and work towards increasing your #1 challenge....your income.
You will always have this type of challenge unless you are willing to change....yourself.
Good news - 95% of the people are caught just like you.....so you aren't alone. But you can change - if you let yourself.
2007-04-28 17:49:20 · answer #3 · answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you have of value to offer to your boss that will make your pay worth your labor?
As for your expenses, your boss has nothing to do with that.
I advise you to have more than one source of income that is job-independent; so that you are not so adversely affected should you lose your job.
2007-04-28 17:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋