Best way to ask for a raise, need suggestions

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Ive been at my job for almost a year now and I think its time for a raise. I have showed up and done my work every day I was supposed to (and I have coved for people on muliple ocassions). There is one other person that has been there the longest. he has been there for about 2 years. Im getting paid 7.50/hour. Id like 8.00 or 8.25. Is that being selfish?

My boss is a pretty cool guy, I cold causally ask him, an then shot down instanly.



Help and suggestion needed
 
The best way I've always found is to show that you appreciate the job and then remind the boss how hard you've worked and that you've covered for people ect and then just say you'd appreciate a rise. Don't beat around the bush too much, and don't be cocky about it. as I said, I've always found that showing appreciation for the job first helps.
 
Dont talk about yourself and what you've done over others. Remind them of how you've helped the company, and how you can continue to help them in the future. Talk to your boss in terms of his interests and the companies interests.
 
I got a raise a few weeks ago after being at my current job for just two months. I was kinda startled and responded beautifully: “Uh… why?” :lol:
 
Maybe its just the place where I worked, but I used to always ask the boss for a raise when he was eating... He would usually just nod his head and get to it (maybe he was enjoying that hoagie just a bit too much...). Otherwise, I've normally just been given one for being at S&B for a certain amount of time, changing positions in the company, etc...
 
Why should you get a raise for doing what's required? No offense, but you shouldn't get a raise just for showing up to work on time everyday. That's what you're employed to do.
 
You'd be surprised how it all works in the US. Remember, we don't have Socialized medicine, required time-off, etc. Raises are part of the idea by which good work is rewarded with one staying with the company, etc. These raises thereby increase the amount of money one makes, and hopefully stimulates the economy in some way shape or form, or better yet, helps this person (and possibly their family) live a more comfortable life.

My last raise I received was for being at my current job for two years and gaining a position in the company. Its just what happens...
 
The best thing that I can think of is what my dad always says "If you want a raise then work like you are worth $3 an hour more than you want to get." so just bust your ass and then you should have no problem getting what you want.
 
Casio
Why should you get a raise for doing what's required? No offense, but you shouldn't get a raise just for showing up to work on time everyday. That's what you're employed to do.
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The other people there seem to not understand this

Diablomonkey
The best thing that I can think of is what my dad always says "If you want a raise then work like you are worth $3 an hour more than you want to get." so just bust your ass and then you should have no problem getting what you want.
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Thats what I have been doing for the past 4-5 months

The boss returns on tuesday, so ill ask him then, ill let you guy know how it goes.
 
YSSMAN
You'd be surprised how it all works in the US. Remember, we don't have Socialized medicine, required time-off, etc. Raises are part of the idea by which good work is rewarded with one staying with the company, etc. These raises thereby increase the amount of money one makes, and hopefully stimulates the economy in some way shape or form, or better yet, helps this person (and possibly their family) live a more comfortable life.

My last raise I received was for being at my current job for two years and gaining a position in the company. Its just what happens...
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I understand getting a raise for gaining a position, but I just don't think being at a company a long time inherently gives you the right to a raise. You should get paid on the basis of the work you do, if you've been at a company 20 years and do the exact same job as someone who just got employeed, then I don't think you should be on any more money.
 
Casio
I understand getting a raise for gaining a position, but I just don't think being at a company a long time inherently gives you the right to a raise. You should get paid on the basis of the work you do, if you've been at a company 20 years and do the exact same job as someone who just got employeed, then I don't think you should be on any more money.
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The position you have fulfilled for 20 years could have been vacated many times over leading to more hassle for the employer and ultimatley a less experienced worker at the end of it all.
 
Casio
I understand getting a raise for gaining a position, but I just don't think being at a company a long time inherently gives you the right to a raise. You should get paid on the basis of the work you do, if you've been at a company 20 years and do the exact same job as someone who just got employeed, then I don't think you should be on any more money.
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We live in a lazy world, where a significant number of people consistently fail to do their jobs, whatever they may be, on a frequent basis. Therefore, someone who has been doing a consistently good job for a long time will get a reward for his good work over time, which sometimes will result in a raise.

Besides, people switch and change jobs quite often, so a raise can also reward loyalty to the employer, on top of consistent good work.

Just make sure you don't turn out like old Gill on The Simpsons..
 
If you want a raise, the best way to do it is to move jobs.

No employer is going to give you appreciably more money for the same work. So, if you want to get more money without moving, you need to assess your market value. Find out what your co-workers are paid. If you're paid less, you can use this as leverage. And find out what other workers in other companies at the same level and in the same industry pay. That's your market value. You then need to make your boss aware of the fact that you're underpaid relative to the market and ask if he's in a position to rectify that. If he shrugs, see my first point.
 
I hate being young..

I get paid $9.72 and hour being 18. "full adults" who do the same job as me earn almos $16 an hour!. I dont think im worth the full 16 since i dont have the experience that they do (though considering im usually 2nd in the sales/profit for the month im very easily payin my way) but it would be nice to be paid say 12 or something lol.
 
Casio
Why should you get a raise for doing what's required? No offense, but you shouldn't get a raise just for showing up to work on time everyday. That's what you're employed to do.
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And this is why I was so surprised about getting a raise myself (see below). His reason was that I was always on time to work, and that I was enthusiastic. I kinda thought that was what I was getting paid for anyway.

Blake
I got a raise a few weeks ago after being at my current job for just two months. I was kinda startled and responded beautifully: “Uh… why?” :lol:
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Dion
I get paid $9.72 and hour being 18.
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Where do you work? Because (for over here, anyway), that's really low for an 18 year old. I get almost $14 an hour for working at lousy Subway..

(I'm almost hoping "Small_Fryz" works in fast food.. :P)
 
Yeah, nine bucks sucks. Usually, you'll get paid the same amount per hour as a working adult, but your hours will just be restricted. This difference in hours is reasonable, but a slash in pay is ridiculous.
 
Small_Fryz
I hate being young..

I get paid $9.72 and hour being 18. "full adults" who do the same job as me earn almos $16 an hour!. I dont think im worth the full 16 since i dont have the experience that they do (though considering im usually 2nd in the sales/profit for the month im very easily payin my way) but it would be nice to be paid say 12 or something lol.
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What kind of bloody sweat shop do you work in :dopey:
 
Casio
Fryz works at Harvey Norman.
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yeah, i get commision.... but in return i get a flat rate of 9.72 and 38 hours a week. No overtime, no penalty rates. Work boxing day = 9.72 an hour.

So if you work hard and do good you can make some serious cash. One week including commision i managed to make $23 an hour so it has potential.

Still though if your base wage goes up you still get your commision. I think i avg about 17 - 18 an hour but like i said it flucuates between weeks so its hard to find an avg.
 
Tell them it's essential that you get a raise so that you can attend SFGTP1! :D
Attending will make you happy.
Happy people are more productive.

Now you have demonstrated a good reason why a raise is warranted, and how they will benefit from giving you a raise! 👍

How can they argue with that sort of logic? :P
 
So, did you get that raise then? 👍

If so, you need to check out your PM box mate!
SFGTP is looking likely to happen towards the end of the month, and I'd like to know if you're still interested, but am having difficulty reaching you!
 
Just a little bit random. One minute you want more money, next minute you're opting to make no money. Why?

Also, what is it that you do?
 

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