how to ask for a raise! help plz!

[GQBalla]

hey guys sorry but i just want to know how to ask for a raise. ive worked at my job for 7 months now. like how to ask for a raise without gettin fired like in all the movies!

[ShOwOfF]

You've only been there for 7 months and you're asking for a raise?? My company doesn't even condiser raises, until after a yearly review...What do you do?

[1badPT]

You'll be on shaky ground asking for a raise unless you have done much better than your employer expected (IE if you have a quota and exceeded it greatly or if you were hired to do a particular job and you do that job well plus some other things).

In essence you have to show that you gave your employer more than he's bargained for and you are now asking for your employer to compensate you for your excellence. Normally raises are asked for after having worked for longer because a raise is usually a chance for an employer to stop you from looking elsewhere for something better or maybe even counter another potential employer's offer. Part of the reason employers give raises is so they don't have to go through the hassle of finding and training another employee, but with only 7 months on the job, your employer might not feel too invested in you.

Tell us what you were hired to do, and how you do so much more than that. If you can sell us, maybe you can sell your employer. If not, you'll be better off waiting for your yearly review.

[G]

If your company has a probation period and you have passed the date you can ask for a review.

[RiCE-DaDDy]

Got this from some website, forgot where tho.


Judy has been working as a sales assistant for a large service company for
four years. Each year she receives a standard raise based on cost of living
increase, but she knows that others have received additional increases
besides the usual annual increase.

July believes that she should receive a "real" raise based on her work
performance. Discussions with her friends at work have provided some
suggestions on how to approach her boss, but she just does not feel
comfortable approaching him directly.

So what should she do to get a "real" raise?

Human resource managers agree that there's no single best approach to this
type of problem. Discussions with employees and managers, including Bruce
Goodwin, President of Stealth Staffing in Brentwood, Tennessee, provide
insight and a viable framework on obtaining a raise.

Different situations and different bosses dictate that an evaluation process
must take place before approaching your boss.

The following things should be considered:

-The employer's personnel culture -- what is acceptable and what is not?
-Your relationship with your boss -- are you personal friends or do you
rarely talk?
-Your boss's reaction to your request -- will he be defensive, open to
discussion or will he avoid the subject?
-The normal compensation for your job -- are you underpaid, and if not how
can you justify an increase? Can you be easily replaced?
-What others are making at your company or agency -- how do they compare to
your compensation?
-The company's current status -- has your employer given others raises
recently or are they in a cutback mode?
-Your skills -- have you made any significant contributions to your
employer? How recent are your accomplishments? Did your boss and others
recognize them?

Once you have completed the evaluation, devise an approach that you feel
comfortable with pursuing. Take note of information that will help your case
and use it in discussions.

Timing is important. If the time is right, set up an appointment, or if
appropriate, go on in and meet with your boss informally.

If things don't go well, or if you are not comfortable asking for a raise at
this time, develop a long-term strategy. Asking for a raise should not be a
one-time affair. It should be a concerted effort on your part to show your
employer what you are capable of doing all the time.

Here are some things to do to develop and carry out a long-term strategy:
-Ask your boss what areas you need to improve. Use your annual evaluation if
it is the most appropriate time.
-Ask what actions you should take to make improvements.
-Show your boss in day-to-day situations you are working to improve your
weaknesses.
-Continue with informal follow-up conversations on your work when
appropriate.
-Show you are a team player.
-Show through your actions and words you are loyal to the employer and your
boss.
-Do the little things bosses look for from outstanding employees.
- Be to work and meetings on time.
- Don't take unnecessary sick days.
- Respond quickly and in a positive manner to employee and other
departments' requests.
- Leave personal problems at home.
- Don't complain around the office.

There are things not to do in front of your boss when requesting a raise.
- Don't be overly aggressive.
- Don't give ultimatums.
- Never threaten to quit.
- Don't argue.

You may not always agree with your boss's performance evaluation, but always
discuss it in a positive manner. Show him through actions and words you are
working on making improvements. He may not be aware of what you are doing,
so it is up to you to bring it to his attention.


Remember the key to success in the workplace is performance and a positive
can-do attitude and image. Make sure your boss is always cognizant of your
accomplishments and hard work. This is the best way to get a raise and maybe
even a promotion.

[l/l/rX]

Originally posted by ShOwOfF
You've only been there for 7 months and you're asking for a raise?? My company doesn't even condiser raises, until after a yearly review...What do you do?

he works at sushi boat as a chef. sushi boat cant afford to let him go...they're in need of help (alot of help)
jes be like goro and be like im going to quit soon...aha

[l/l/rX]

that reminds me...anyone interested in a job at a sushi place?
(Towa in downtown) pm me if you want more details.

[dj_rice]

lol I asked for a raise after like working there maybe 2.5 months and I got one too lol...

I was like....I'm getting paid so little considering all the work I have to do and my supervisor is all...I'll bring that up with the boss and end of the week I got a raise...a whole whoppin $1.00


But I only asked for the raise cuz I was in good graces with my supervisoor

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by GQBalla
hey guys sorry but i just want to know how to ask for a raise. ive worked at my job for 7 months now. like how to ask for a raise without gettin fired like in all the movies!

I doubt they'd fire you, especially with the manpower situation described by l/l/rX. The worst that will happen is they say no, but you'll never know unless you ask. Seven months is a relatively long time considering the high staff turnover rate in the restaurant industry.

[GQBalla]

well that is true but should i ask straight up like hey can i have a raise or what?

[Ben]

Originally posted by GQBalla
well that is true but should i ask straight up like hey can i have a raise or what?

My reply as management: "Why?"

[GQBalla]

because im not gettin paid enough for what i do

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by GQBalla
well that is true but should i ask straight up like hey can i have a raise or what?

Provide justification for the raise, for instance you could say:

- improved your craft as a chef
- work well with other staff
- never refused to work overtime
- never late
- never called in sick
- etc

Anyway, just make up your own list of things that you do well and things you improved upon during your 7 months.

[Ben]

Originally posted by GQBalla
because im not gettin paid enough for what i do
And My Managerial reply, "I have no problem finding someone who will...after all...you did"

You MUST demonstrate that you are worth the raise.

FiveFreshFish and RicE DaDDY posted some great info. Follow that before you ask for a raise.

[lam-boy]

Originally posted by Ben

And My Managerial reply, "I have no problem finding someone who will...after all...you did"

You MUST demonstrate that you are worth the raise.

FiveFreshFish and RicE DaDDY posted some great info. Follow that before you ask for a raise.

like ben said.

you wanan get paid 10 dollars an hour? show em your worth 15.
you want 15? show em you are worth 20.

[bababadoan]

up!

recently i got offered a higher pay at another company,

the thing is i don't mind my current company, but the pay increase is like 20% if i take the other job.

so i'm considering moving to the new job, but i mean i would stay if my current company offers the same pay, or something competitive to that salary, now i know i'm useful here, my boss tells me that, and gives me alot of the "harder" work to do.

how can i bring it up to my HR without getting fired? that i want a raise to stay, (in a nice way of course)

Also, my company likes to give raises every year, all the employees at the same time gets a raise in janurary, now i just started last may, so i already waited 8 months for the first raise (as opposed to the normal 3 months probation period), and this month is when i'm here for a year already, so i thought i could use that as an excuse for a raise (out of the typical company yearly reviews). As well, i was takign a course, that the company paid for and got an "A".

side note: would my company fire me right away if they knew i was offered another job at a different company and was contemplating it? (and if i was fired for that, would i get two weeks notice?)

[Speed_69]

I just got a raise recently at one of my jobs.
I just said plain and straight to my manager "I want a raise"

I'm was only getting paid $9.25 so he offered me a $0.50 raise. I said no, i want minimum $10 and explained my reasons and told him i'm quitting if i don't get one because i work my ass off.

As long as you can justify your reasons for wanting a raise and it's obvious you deserve one, you should be fine :thumbsup:

[rony_espana]

I've gottena a couple raises at work, even promotions without ever asking for them. Honestly I think if you work hard, someone will notice and reward you. Of course I'm not a chef so I think it may not be the same as working in an office.

EDIT: I didn't ask for the raise but I did apply for the promotion

[topmade]

:werd:
Pretty much what the other guys are saying and be prepared to back up why you deserve a raise and not just "I don't get paid enought for what I do". And I know with our company if you don't ask for how much of a raise, they will only give you the bare minimum and you'll sit there and say WTF, and they will say WTF you asked for a raise and got it.

[kaput]

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