I've been working for an overnight pharmacy for the past 2 months now, and I'm making a return back to school. I currently make 8.75/hr, but when I first got the job my manager said the pay ranged from 8.50-9.00. I blurted "8.75". As in not to seem greedy. A few weeks after that conversation, I reconsidered, and was about ask mngt. for the extra quarter, but I caught the flu and was out for three days (with doctors note). And because I missed those days I lost my nerve.
How should I approach this if I ask?
2007-11-21 07:17:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You are probably best to wait until you probationary or 90 day review period is up.
When ever asking for a raise, you want to ensure you deserve one.
Think of unique skills or abilities that you have brought to the job. You may also want to consider areas in which you have worked to improve the pharmacy.
When you 90 day period is up, and if you are nable to provide any reasons why you deserve the extra money, approach the situation as such. Sit down and explain to you boss that you very much enjoy working there. And that when offered the job the pay scales was as stated. State that you are going back to school, and that you would really like to reach the high end of the payscale to cover cost and ask, what would be required of you as an employee to recieve a raise.
2007-11-21 08:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An extra quarter every hour is chump change. Do you really want to be getting an extra hamburger every day? It's time to go back to school. You can ask your manager for a raise, but you must work harder. This sounds like a glass ceiling type of job (not the "corporate" glass ceiling that you guys are thinking of).
I knew a guy who asked for a raise who got fired immediately... and this was at an internship too.
2007-11-21 15:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by Dr S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's wrong to change your mind after you've been hired. You've only been there for 2 months, not 2 years. I'm for sure there were other qualified people who your boss has considered. You should just be happy that you got a job. A lot of employers consider experience and wage as factors of hiring someone. If you ask for a raise, your boss might fire you or give you less hours and hire someone else. In this case, you'll probably end up quitting since you're not getting enough hours.
2007-11-21 15:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally if you've already accepted the offered amount you shouldn't ask for more. That said, you can always approach your manager and let him know that you asked for 8.75 because you didn't want to feel greedy but could really use the 9.00. They might be totally willing to give it to you, especially if you're a good worker.
2007-11-21 15:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two months would be very early to get a raise, unless you were told there was a probationary period and you'd get a raise at the end of it. Companies typically give raises once a year, often but not always at the start of the year - if your company does it that way, your raise would probably be prorated because you've only been there a few months.
It the one three-day illness is the only time you've missed, I wouldn't worry about that, it's not likely to affect anything.
2007-11-21 15:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your pulling more than your weight, than I believe it to be fair to ask... Approaching the situation should be very researched... Call around and make sure that your not cheating your boss for the field of work to which your in... Remember that your an investment to them and that you value your position but in the same respect would like to be appreciated in the way of proper reimbursement of your position... It's never fun if your boss is a jerk, and it will be harder since you've only been there 2 months... I think a fair assessment of gradual and timely raises are every 6-8 months... So maybe hang in there, show off your abilities and set yourself apart from the rest...
Good Luck...
2007-11-21 15:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lupe S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, people get a job performance review after 90 days and that review may or may not warrant a pay increase. You have to be doing a real bad job not to get a rate increase, since you have only been working for 2 months I suggest you wait after the 3rd month before asking for a pay raise.
2007-11-21 15:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by !truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your boss much like you're doing her but include another job prospect or resource you are considering if he doesn't give you the raise. As long as he knows that you simply need the raise or else you will have to try something else, and not because you don't appreciate your job, he might listen to you. Be respectful and patient.
2007-11-21 15:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well really you should wait for a bit before asking for a raise l think you have to be working 3 to 6 months before you start to ask for a raise. you only been there 2 months. lts to soon to ask for a raise
2007-11-21 15:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by pamela d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask you may get it. You never know if your a good employee your boss will be glad to give you a raise instead of losing you.
2007-11-21 15:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋