How to ask for a raise?

[JEDI]

I've been working there for 6 months. I just found out that the client is paying my company 3x more than my salary. how do i ask for a raise based ONLY on that point?

 

[Savarak]

"can I get a raise?"

 

[fatbaby]

Are you working a lot harder or something?

 

[her209]

Put in a letter of resignation... at the right time

 

[Evadman]

ya, and? I am supprised you are getting 1/3rd.

 

[psydancerqt]

did they mention to you when you got the job when raises occur? some jobs give the first raise after 90 days. other jobs wait 6 months or a year. you should ask your boss what you have to do to get a raise.

 

[cmv]

6 months is a bit short but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Personally I'd wait until the 8th month or so. Some companies are more honest with the amount they pay you compared to the amount they bill you out at. It really depends on the line of work though on what is fair and unfair. Also, do you only work billable hours or do they pay for other benefits like training, vacation time, and other stuff?

 

[rh71]

Is this a contract position ? Why would you care about how much your company is earning on this client ? 3x is nothing in a typical company... there are billion dollar signings out there...

 

[isasir]

n/m

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Just go in and ask. Don't look timid or unsure about it. Just tell him you need a raise and be prepared to give him reasons why you've earned/deserve one. Not much more to it than that.

 

[ATLien247]

Sounds like you're a contractor.

Back when I did that kind of thing, I would ask for a raise when I was given more job responsibilities. PC Tech to Net Admin warranted a raise. And so did when I was asked to provide coverage for additional corporate offices.

 

[JEDI]

yep, contractor.

yes, my company pays benefits.

and i know at least 2 other co-workers who are being paid 1/2 the labor rate, PLUS benefits, and i'm above them.

so how do i ask for a raise based solely on that info?

 

[iwearnosox]

Get a little green pigment and wipe it all over yourself, mousse your hair up, then go to your boss and say: "Underpay make me agryyyy!"

 

[LakAttack]

I think you better have other reasons than, "Jim and Jack make 1/2 their labor rate and I make 1/3." Every company I've worked at has had rules that did not allow employees to discuss their compensation with each other. Maybe that isn't the case where you work, but I still think you look a little underhanded if that is your only justification for a raise. If you feel you deserve one, ask for one for that reason. Your compensation should be based on your performance, and no one else really has anything to do with that.

 

[SammyBoy]

Emag?

 

[iwearnosox]

Start cleaning your guns at work.

 

[poopaskoopa]

Originally posted by: her209
Put in a letter of resignation... at the right time