My boss offered me a raise. He wants to know how much more I think I deserve. I make $20/hr. right now. It has been over a year since my last raise and I heard every year there is a 5% increase in living expenses. So is $22 to much, too little to ask for? What is appropriate? What do you normally do in this situation?
2007-06-28 10:14:30 · 5 answers · asked by princess307 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I have been with the company for 4yrs 5mo. and I am 23 yrs old
2007-06-28 10:41:14 · update #1
If you want 22 You've got to ask for 25, he's looking to low ball you, it's not him being evil it's just him doing good business. Ask for 25, you never know he might just surprise you and say yes, but if he has hesitations when you mention your number let him know, "it's negotiable"
2007-06-28 10:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by m d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Raises the past two years seem to be running in the range of 3%-6%. You didn't say how old you are, how long you've been there (is it two years?); whether or not there is a high turnover at your place. A $2-per-hour raise doesn't seem at all unreasonable. But, then, that's 10%, which is small if what he is offereing you is a promotion, of-sorts. (Bosses don't usually come out with a raise offer, unless there is some reason for it.) I can't see where it would hurt if you were to come back with a $24-25 figure, if it includes your expression of a desire to take on more responsibility there.
2007-06-28 17:28:40 · answer #2 · answered by joemoser1948 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you want 5%, it would be $21. Whatever the case, here is something to remember. You would help yourself a lot by giving reasons why you deserve a raise in the first place. Tell him what benefits you bring to your job, department, and the company. Good Luck on your raise! (By the way, I was a manager and was always told to give anywhere between 2% and 5%.)
2007-06-28 17:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by cookiesheet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could call around and see what other people in your field are making in the area. Or try www.salaryexpert.com or search for "market research salaries".
If you've done a good job this past year, I'd suggest you go big and say that you deserved $25.
2007-06-28 17:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by teajaze 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well think about all the hours and hard work you put into the job...every hour it takes away from you time....i would ask for around $25-$28....
2007-06-28 17:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋