Has anyone here asked for a raise? And...

[ClevelandSteamers]

I'm kind of in a parculuar situation at work. Company takes great care of me. I've worked there for less than 2 years and in that time I've gotten 15% in raises(within first 13months). However, my roll has significantly changed since I was hired(for the better). More so after about 8months in.

I'm saddled with a lot of responsibility and management duties. I'm happy with what I make, but feel like I deserve a raise if that makes any sense? And I believe you should never be content.

Have you guys ever asked for a raise when you loved your job but just simply felt like you deserved a raise? (And not because you felt you were underpaid). This has been bobbling in my head for a few weeks now, and with our "yearly raise" review coming in December, I was contemplating if I should wait until then and see what they're giving me and ask for more. Or ask for more now. And most importantly....how do I ask?

 

[Woodson]

I'm kind of in a parculuar situation at work. Company takes great care of me. I've worked there for less than 2 years and in that time I've gotten 15% in raises(within first 13months). However, my roll has significantly changed since I was hired(for the better). More so after about 8months in.

I'm saddled with a lot of responsibility and management duties. I'm happy with what I make, but feel like I deserve a raise if that makes any sense? And I believe you should never be content.

Have you guys ever asked for a raise when you loved your job but just simply felt like you deserved a raise? (And not because you felt you were underpaid). This has been bobbling in my head for a few weeks now, and with our "yearly raise" review coming in December, I was contemplating if I should wait until then and see what they're giving me and ask for more. Or ask for more now. And most importantly....how do I ask?

It's always smart to outline your value add and contributions in a document and end with an increase request at your review. Also, printing out comparable salaries in the same area goes a long way for approval up the chain. If the average salary is 100k and youre at 85k, it will eliminate pressures as it makes sense to bring you to a competitive salary based on demographic. I would prepare this as your review comes in December. Having Director experience in previous job, it was usually a month out before I started notating the annual review documentation. Your supervisor should give you an "in" for this. Doing so prior to your invitation for discussion could be seen as baiting your supervisor and do more harm than good. Also, always follow chain of command going to boss prior to HR. Other wise the back office conversations will leave a bad perception on you in company whether you know it or not.

Hope that helps and good luck.

 

[Woodson]

That being stated, if you feel there is a promotion opportunity in your department right now, challenge your boss by asking for the opportunity to show you can handle the role now over the next 90 days and take the promotion on your review.

FYI, company's allocate next year budget in October. So even if you are doing great now, hands could be tied until the new year.

 

[THE KOD]

personally I would wait until December

 

[yyz]

personally I would wait until December to buy my wife a Valentine gift.

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[Sportsaholic]

personally I just come into the General Forum to be a dick and fuck up Threads, good luck with your raise. :0008

We know......:0008

 

[yyz]

We know......:0008

Might be the humidity.

 

[REFLOG]

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Cheaper on Feb 15thopcorn2

 

[Sportsaholic]

Might be the humidity.

Basements tend to be cool this time of year......:0008

 

[Woodson]

I forget where I am sometimes.. you guys are something else.:mj07:

 

[hammer1]

I'm kind of in a parculuar situation at work. Company takes great care of me. I've worked there for less than 2 years and in that time I've gotten 15% in raises(within first 13months). However, my roll has significantly changed since I was hired(for the better). More so after about 8months in.

I'm saddled with a lot of responsibility and management duties. I'm happy with what I make, but feel like I deserve a raise if that makes any sense? And I believe you should never be content.

Have you guys ever asked for a raise when you loved your job but just simply felt like you deserved a raise? (And not because you felt you were underpaid). This has been bobbling in my head for a few weeks now, and with our "yearly raise" review coming in December, I was contemplating if I should wait until then and see what they're giving me and ask for more. Or ask for more now. And most importantly....how do I ask?

Not having needed to be in the job maret for a very long time i can only mention what i have observed. If instead of getting a raise you get fired how likely are you to find similar employment at a comparable salary. How old are you? Can a recent college grad do what u do. Are u bilingual. Do u speak a foreign language fluently. German Spanish Chinese......Arabic......My gut tells me you shd be happy where u are don't rock the boat about a raise. I have seen some
people end up in their cars but some in IT buy their first million $$ home in their 30's... The line of applicants for almost any job these days is in the hundreds if not thousands . Go to some over 40 job fairs and see what misery can be. People that are employed in good situations do not realize how blessed they are and how one "Pink Slip' could end life as they know it >>>>>forever. Hope u got Arizona Cardinals early tonight !!!.

 

[Sportsaholic]

I forget where I am sometimes.. you guys are something else.:mj07:

We're sorry, the mid-summer lull until football season starts gets to most of us.....fyi, did you know I hit over 84.7% of my over plays in the NFL/CFL during the 2016/17 season....even Thunder calls me for my free plays, but obviously not enough ......:shrug:

 

[Wineguy]

That being stated, if you feel there is a promotion opportunity in your department right now, challenge your boss by asking for the opportunity to show you can handle the role now over the next 90 days and take the promotion on your review.

FYI, company's allocate next year budget in October. So even if you are doing great now, hands could be tied until the new year.

Good stuff Woody, hope all is well.

 

[Wineguy]

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:mj07::mj07:such abuse for Scotty

 

[Wineguy]

We know......:0008

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[Wineguy]

I forget where I am sometimes.. you guys are something else.:mj07:

LOL, I know, right? Reflog comment hilarious too. Scotty in his Valdosta GA mommy cave now, thinking of comebacks. You guys are in trouble.

Turn, this info by Woody is good, and do not fear losing your job as suggested by hammer. Get that out of your head completely. Sheesh! You know your strengths, just have backing of results and future ideas you may have as your presentation. Good luck!

 

[yyz]

and do not fear losing your job as suggested by hammer. Get that out of your head completely. Sheesh!

No shit. Jesus Christ.


"Hey, Boss? Do you think we could talk about a raise?"


"FUCK YOU! You're fired!"


:142smilie

 

[MadJack]

No shit. Jesus Christ.


"Hey, Boss? Do you think we could talk about a raise?"


"FUCK YOU! You're fired!"


:142smilie

:0002

 

[Woodson]

No shit. Jesus Christ.


"Hey, Boss? Do you think we could talk about a raise?"


"FUCK YOU! You're fired!"


:142smilie

x30:

 

[Woodson]

LOL, I know, right? Reflog comment hilarious too. Scotty in his Valdosta GA mommy cave now, thinking of comebacks. You guys are in trouble.

Turn, this info by Woody is good, and do not fear losing your job as suggested by hammer. Get that out of your head completely. Sheesh! You know your strengths, just have backing of results and future ideas you may have as your presentation. Good luck!

Hope you are doing well bud! Life is good. Kids are amazing.. :0008