I started working for this company as an intern, but they hired me permanently off the bat. Me and the owner agreed that when my internship finishes (8 months) I would get a raise to reflect the fact that I am no longer a student but now a graduate with a degree. My internship finished on July 31, but nobody has mentioned anything. Would it seem to abrupt to ask my manager now? Should I wait a bit (like for the 1 year mark)? Should I send an e-mail or talk to her in person? I don't really know how to begin the conversation without sounding greedy, as they do treat me well here. It's just that I am bieng paid less than an intern as a graduate, and I was top of my graduating class and am a very hard and diligent worker.
2007-08-07 08:55:52 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Remember, the squeaky wheel is the one that gets the grease.
If you had a prior discussion regarding a salary increase and it didn't happen, I would definitely bring it up with your manager.
I wouldn't take it personally, but generally a manager has enough issues on their plate daily that it is easy for them to forget something like this. I would send a email saying you would like to sit down toward the end of the day and discuss your employment situation.
Don't be confrontational, but come armed with all your accomplishments as an employee since they brought you on board. They may ask you what you want out of a raise (monetary amount), I would give a number which reflects the salary range that you are qualified to earn (compared to others in the office) and negotiate from there.
Good luck.
2007-08-07 09:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 52⤊ 7⤋
You must speak up. First things first, your money. It is important to not let things like financial promises get lost. Tell your manager you like to speak to them in private and then say it has been 8 months that I am here and I was promised a raise when my internship has ended. Do you know what is going on with this? Always talk to them in person emails are impersonal are unprofessional in the business world. Many emails are not even read because people get so much spam. Be polite yet professional. Some businesses forget (either conveniently or accidently )certain things you are promised unless you remind them. If they like you and your work, the raise will be easy to obtain.
2007-08-07 09:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by Angelina N 6 · 10⤊ 4⤋
It's perfectly appropriate for you to bring your raise up. If it is a busy company, you might need to remind them.
Have you gotten a paycheck since July 31? If not, I'd suggest you wait until you get it. If it doesn't reflect an appropriate raise, make an appointment with your manager. Bring the check stub with you and calmly say something to the effect of, "If you recall, we discussed that I would get a raise when my internship was up. As you know, it was up last month and my paycheck has not changed. Everyone seems to be happy with my work, so I was wondering if that was an oversight or how the raise process works."
Wait for an answer and go from there.
Good luck.
2007-08-07 09:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 15⤊ 6⤋
ask your manager when would be a good time to arrange a time to speak tomorrow. in the mean time evaluate WHY you deserve a raise for yourself so you can point these things out. esp touch on ur timelyness, your workmanship, perfomrance, support all these claims as to why you deserve a rasie and ask if you can have this raise institued by the 15th of the month.
2007-08-07 09:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 10⤊ 4⤋
It's OK to talk to your boss. Just say something like this at the beginning: "I am kind of embarrassed to bring this matter up because I don't want to seem greedy and, besides, you've been very nice to me here but...."
2007-08-07 09:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 14⤊ 30⤋