Pay Raise!

[ktheodos]

Any tips/experiences on asking for one?

[jenniferhoder]

Ha.... Just be up front and honest and have info to BACK UP the reasons why.... Good luck

[gaylasue]

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.

[sdenimandlace1]

Never had to ask for one they, have always been automatic, or by production.

[mrisha]

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. 

[dreamyxo]

You need proof that you deserve a raise.  What have you done to warrant a raise? 

[Nancy5]

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!

[hawkeye3210]

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.

[bigfoot951]

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.

[ktheodos]

Thanks all!

[countrygirl12]

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.

[squirrelgirl44]

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.

[monnee]

Just ask or you'll never know.

[ahmedrocks234]

 Bring up valid points when asking like working longer or harder, helping others at works, etc.

[countrygirl12]

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.