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Any tips/experiences on asking for one?
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Ha.... Just be up front and honest and have info to BACK UP the reasons why.... Good luck
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Just be upfront and sincere about how hard you work and how much you bring to the business by your faithfulness, dedication and hard work.
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Never had to ask for one they, have always been automatic, or by production.
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Talk to your boss, tell him about all the things you have done to make the company you work for better and your continued improvement.
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You need proof that you deserve a raise. What have you done to warrant a raise?
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We always got one every year. Are you sure of your company's raise policy? Maybe they only give one a year, I would find that out first. If that's not the reason you haven't got one, then approach your boss calm and have your reasons for a raise documented, (good employee, good attendance, knows job well, productive employee, etc.). Good luck and hope you get one!
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Do you know how much you could make in similar position at another company? That's something that is always good to know when asking for a raise.
Back in January, my boss gave me a $1500/yr raise. I wanted more than that, so I went and talked to him. I gave him so figures, talked about the added responsibilities I had undertaken, and he gave me an additional $6,000/yr. He pretty much agreed with what I said, and that he had given it some thought on giving me a bigger raise to begin with. Sometimes you just need to show the initiative.
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I think the best way is to show that you deserve one. I often hear people say that something 'isn't their job'. How do they expect to get a raise like that. Go above and beyond and give them no choice but to give you a raise.
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Thanks all!
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Any tips/experiences on asking for one?
Depends on where you work. Most bigger companies like fast food, Walmart, Lowes, and the like have a pay and raise policy and you get a raise once a year. If it is a smaller company - depends on how long you have been there and how long it has been since you got a raise. Don't make such a big deal out of it. Just ask.
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Most companies do them on anniversaries or a set time each year. I've asked for them on occasion, but you need to have an argument in place if they balk.
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Just ask or you'll never know.
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Bring up valid points when asking like working longer or harder, helping others at works, etc.
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Bring up valid points when asking like working longer or harder, helping others at works, etc.
I don't think they care if you tell them you always help others. And they only see what they want to.
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I have always found that compensation has a direct correlation to contribution. The harder you work the more money that you make. The hard work doesn't need to be at your job...sometimes extra curricular activities can increase your income. Taking extra classes to enhance your intelligence within the field or give you a better knowledge base when managing people or developing a project. Making helpful suggestions that can increase productivity is another way of getting noticed for a raise. Helping others in your department can sometimes show that you have leadership skills and primes you for a higher salary. creating a need for you within the company is a good way to get a raise. Approach your boss and ask him/her how you can be of more benefit to the company and possibly make more money.
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Do you know how much you could make in similar position at another company? That's something that is always good to know when asking for a raise.
Back in January, my boss gave me a $1500/yr raise. I wanted more than that, so I went and talked to him. I gave him so figures, talked about the added responsibilities I had undertaken, and he gave me an additional $6,000/yr. He pretty much agreed with what I said, and that he had given it some thought on giving me a bigger raise to begin with. Sometimes you just need to show the initiative.
Wow! That is a HUGE raise! I got a big raise ($3.00 more an hour) this past spring, but I didn't have to ask for it. It was automatic when I reached to top of my level.
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Well, for starters I would make sure to be an excellent employee. Make sure you arrive on time every day, and only call in sick when you truly need to. Reliability is a great quality in any employee. Also, always have a positive attitude. If you make others happy, you will be even more appreciated! Lastly, always work your hardest, and let it show in your work and performance. Then asking for a raise should not be out of the question, after all you are a valuable employee and your employer will feel more inclined to acquiesce to your request! Hope this helps! Good luck!
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I would say it depends on how long you have worked for the company and the type of job it is. Some companies automatically give you a raise every so often.