How do you get a raise?

[AntMan530]

I do my job and a little more sometimes. I'm always on time or early. I dont get any benefits etc. even though Im considered a full time employee. so I'm hoping a two dollar or one dollar rasie would help me out, especially with the cost of living rising (gas, rent etc...) I made two attempts. The first time, they said they'll try, and the second attempt, they said th said same thing. They never responded after saying theyll try.

What do you guys think? Should I ask again, or just quit? I love what I do, but the company I work for is being cheap and a bitch. I know I could be easily replaced, so if Im being a brat about it, they would love to see me go.

 

[xanis]

It sounds like they could care less whether or not you get a raise or quit. I know it would only please them to see you go and have you replaced by someone else who could do the job cheaper, but if you feel underpaid, then give your two weeks and leave.

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: Xanis
It sounds like they could care less whether or not you get a raise or quit. I know it would only please them to see you go and have you replaced by someone else who could do the job cheaper, but if you feel underpaid, find another job, then give your two weeks and leave.

Fixed.

 

[FeuerFrei]

Maybe you need highlight your accomplishments for them or point out your improved performance. They might not be sure you deserve it.

Of course maybe they're struggling financially and are loathe to fork out more dough.

At least you're assertive.

 

[SlitheryDee]

If you're easily replaceable then you don't have much hope for a raise. Go find a job that's better suited to you personally. A job where you can fill a particular niche better than most other folks out there. If your job just isn't important or difficult enough to make you a valuable asset then your employer doesn't really have a compelling reason to pay you more for it regardless of how well you do it.

If you're hesitant to leave your current employer then perhaps offering to take on additional responsibilities will make you "necessary" enough to warrant additional pay.

I got offered a raise in my last job when I informed my employer that I was about to leave just because I had become sort of unofficial tech support for all the computer problems in the company. That's just an example, but maybe you see what I mean.

 

[Stunt]

Suck off the boss?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

It's COULDN'T CARE LESS damnit. The double negative is necessary in this case.

- M4H

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
It's COULDN'T CARE LESS damnit. The double negative is necessary in this case.

- M4H

ah yes but "could care less" indicates that the person demonstrates an upper limit to the amount of....oh...nvm.

 

[TXHokie]

Get the raise...from your new employer...FTW.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: AntMan530
I do my job and a little more sometimes. I'm always on time or early. I dont get any benefits etc. even though Im considered a full time employee. so I'm hoping a two dollar or one dollar rasie would help me out, especially with the cost of living rising (gas, rent etc...) I made two attempts. The first time, they said they'll try, and the second attempt, they said th said same thing. They never responded after saying theyll try.

What do you guys think? Should I ask again, or just quit? I love what I do, but the company I work for is being cheap and a bitch. I know I could be easily replaced, so if Im being a brat about it, they would love to see me go.

start looking for a new job ASAP!

you dont want to work for such a flakey company that strings you along. good companies will give you a definite answer so you;'re not in limbo.

 

[GhettoFob]

"sup bitch, raise?"

 

[Juno]

just find a better job and tell your boss you are given a two weeks notice. your boss might give you a raise to keep you.

 

[jordanz]

we don't need to ask for raises. we get yearly and "self-progressing" increases in salary.

 

[AntMan530]

Originally posted by: jordanz
we don't need to ask for raises. we get yearly and "self-progressing" increases in salary.

i would be very happy if i was with your company

 

[doze]

How long have you been with your company, when was the last raise, and how much was it?

 

[yowolabi]

The only way to guarantee a raise is to get one at your new job. Once you do, your current one will take you seriously and probably offer one. Either way, you win.

If you're not willing or able to leave, you have no leverage though. So you might as well stop asking until you are willing.

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: KLin

Originally posted by: Xanis
It sounds like they couldn't care less whether or not you get a raise or quit. I know it would only please them to see you go and have you replaced by someone else who could do the job cheaper, but if you feel underpaid, find another job, then give your two weeks and leave.

Fixed.

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[RelaxTheMind]

heh. I lost my nice job to outsourcing to india.. got stuck working for Vonage for a mere $9/hour kept getting promises of $4 raises. 2 months pass and now I just got a new job I start on Sept 18th that starts at $49k/year...(roughly $24/hour). For a company who actually cares about experience and education... as well as how good you do your job.

Start looking in the oddest places and you can find jobs you never would have thought of. like supermodel bikini waxer or something like that.

EDIT... hmm i seem to have become golden.. hope this post was worth it.

 

[Fritzo]

I just got an email that I was getting a 5% raise out of the blue. They liked how I was busting my butt, and there was a rumor that I was seen updating my resume

So...work hard and make a rumor you're going to leave.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: KLin

Originally posted by: Xanis
It sounds like they couldn't care less whether or not you get a raise or quit. I know it would only please them to see you go and have you replaced by someone else who could do the job cheaper, but if you feel underpaid, find another job, then give your two weeks and leave.

Fixed.

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Edit: I was long beat. Should have read the thread responses first

 

[Svnla]

OP, show them the reasons why you should get a raise <more duties/work/responsibilities/how you save or bring more money for the company>.

If you did that and they still dragging their feet, time to get another job with more money and give them two weeks notice. That's what I did. Life is too short to get pay peanuts.

 

[thoro86]

threat ur manager u'll quit.