Major dillema, Job/life changing type,

[ArkAoss]

Ok, at the job I'm at I was offered pay increase, and increase to full time work, after a while; but no set date.
Since I started it's been about 4 months, and things have changed at home, I live with my folks, but I don't think for much longer, I've got to get my own car, and I've started in a relationship with a great girl.
But my paycheck isn't cutting it. I really like this job, but I could do more, I feel stupid though asking for a raise, or time increase, because I don't really think they could use me.
But also its really stupid of me to be not making alot more. you'd probly all yell or Laugh at me if I told you the numbers.
Now I've got all my friends breathing down my neck about how little I make, and my parents, should I just muster up the scroat and ask??

Also, I need desperate help with my resume, and what the heck is a cover letter? some coaching on that would be nice.

Im at an impasse, definitly this time, which road should I take...

 

[iamwiz82]

its a fulltime job? Why not work overtime?

 

[Windogg]

Thinking about the big move huh?

Some refreshers:

Cover Letter: It's like an introductory letter you submit along with your resume. It should be less than a page but descibes you, your past accomplishments, and your goals for the future. It should also give a reason why you are applying for a certain position.

Be VERY careful of leeches errr.... ah I mean recruiters

If you wish to stay, ask for a raise. The worst thing that can happen is you get turned down. Let them know that qualified IT people are in short supply despite the economic slowdown.

 

[ArkAoss]

not full time, thats the main problem, second prob is I'm getting 8 per hr, and I'm a "help desk" guy, my gf is gonna make 10/hr as an assistant manager of a music place.

 

[Windogg]

Holy crap!!! You deserve at least twice as much considering the cost of living where you are. Ask for a raise of some sort ASAP.

EDIT: What benefits are you getting if any?

Windogg

 

[ArkAoss]

oh g thanx windogg, now i feel really good. and uh benifits? part time? they offer something called uhh profit sharing.. to me any ways, i think the end of this month they cut those checks...

EDIT: did break down, and asked about raise/ time till the job becomes full time, my boss ran off to talk to the manager

 

[Windogg]

At least it's better than my last job. Sure the salary was decent but you were paid "tri-weekly"





























If they didn't bother to "tri" this week, they'll "tri" again next week. No guarantees though.

Windogg

 

[ArkAoss]

tri, whew, well got raise, for now, to 10 and upped to full time, in 6 months. But i promissed, I'd stay on till june at least, as my imediate boss is getting married in may, and I want to help them out.

 

[divinemartyr]

ArkAoss

You should definitely check out CareerBuilder.com's Resume Adivce page for some very helpful advice. On this page there is also a link for help on cover letters which should help you get started creating your resume and submitting a cover letter.

I made a career change back in September and their site helped me out a lot. I ended up posting my final resume on Monster.com and that's how I got my job, but their tips were invaluable.

dm

 

[ArkAoss]

as I said above,
I'll be getting a raise to 10/hr, but no chance for increase of hours for 6 months.
And to get 10, I agreed to stick around till after my boss's wedding in june, because he'll be away alot in May, and I'll get to cover here.

 

[Hecubus2000]

Just ask. All they can say is no.

 

[Azraele]

Try here for info on resume and letter writing.