So, I asked my boss for a $2.50 raise (which is a large raise, but, as assistant manager, I should be making this certain ammount). I receieved an e-mail from another co-owner later that night:
"I want to let you know that [boss] informed me of your request/ need to maintain the ability to move into your new residence. I will speak with you on this matter on Wednesday. Just know that we think the world of you and your happiness is a priority to us just as, of course, is the success of [our company]. Thank you for coming to us with your request. We appreciate your honesty."
In your opinion, what will be the outcome on Wednesday?!
2007-05-07 15:13:07 · 5 answers · asked by Mandy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I currently only make $9.50 as full time assist. manager, working for 8+ months.
2007-05-07 15:20:41 · update #1
*No benefits.
2007-05-07 15:20:58 · update #2
They are going to negotiate you down to a lower wage assuming you will take it because you need a job.
I suggest you put your resume out to other companies and feel around to see if someone else is willing to pay you what you are worth, just make sure you keep your job, because it is easier to get a job when you have a job=)
2007-05-07 15:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he is making you feel guilty about asking for a
pay raise. He wants you to feel that if you get a pay raise, then you will want to move into a better residence. At the same time, they are trying to tell you that in getting the raise it
will make you happy, and at the same time make you feel
guilty that you will be cutting into the company's profiit's, which
determins the company's success. So when they speak to
you on Wednesday. It gives you time to think "yes" or "no"
about your pay raise. If you say "yes" to the pay raise, they may ask you to leave or stay with the pay you now earn. If you say "no" to the pay raise, then your happiness will be a "priorty" to them, then they will appreciate your "Honesty."
The "secret" is in this fine print I am showing to you now.
2007-05-07 22:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're going to try to negotiate with you.
Better go in with more ammo than "this is what I need." The fact is, that's not REALLY their concern. Now, don't get me wrong -- they probably want to keep you if they're willing to even talk to you about a raise, but you do have to understand it from a business point of view.
Why should they give you a raise? I mean -- honestly, you'll need to be able to answer that question for them. They may not ask it, but that's not the point.
Do some research. Be ready.
2007-05-07 22:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by ISOintelligentlife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People usually don't get a raise that big...they will probably negotiate, but stand your ground and prove why you deserve it!
2007-05-07 22:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"not now, maybe in the future"
2007-05-07 22:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by Max 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋