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

[Woodson]

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:

I had one great basketball season... otherwise tend to like to stay on the side of less risk. :0008

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

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 !!!.

1 - I wouldn't be thinking about a raise if I ever thought my job would be on the line.
2- I'm in charge of my department, but like I mentioned before, my role has greatly expanded/changed since I was hired. What I do now 100% is not what I signed the contract for(not complaining either). Reason being is they showed faith in me and I really do work my ass off.

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

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.

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.

Thanks for the time and opinion Woodson. I have a very unique job that I'm not really sure I could take the based on demographic approach. Most comparable would be my boss who trained me and I took over his role, but he is based out of Manhattan so there's a cost of living difference factor there. The 2 guys above me are my boss and the VP of the company and would certainly go to bat for me. It's a matter of CFO, who's based out of Manhattan as well.

I do like your suggestion of pointing out value and contributions. Time to get that penned up!

I have a # that I would be extremely happy with, and was thinking in December when they gave me a yearly raise I would ask for the remaining difference that got me to that #.

 

[hammer1]

1 - I wouldn't be thinking about a raise if I ever thought my job would be on the line.
2- I'm in charge of my department, but like I mentioned before, my role has greatly expanded/changed since I was hired. What I do now 100% is not what I signed the contract for(not complaining either). Reason being is they showed faith in me and I really do work my ass off.

Then go for it. You have gotten good advice! My last time in a situation like urs i was told " You are very good. You brought this department back from the ashes ...but there are a dozen people outside just as good. " Nobody got that ..Nobody is irrreplaceable" Changed my outlook on the job world forever. No body was ever going to lord over me again as long as i lived . Werked out well fer me..

 

[hammer1]

Hope u got Arizona Cardinals early tonight !!!.

Wire to Wire...Easiest of Winners !!!

 

[T]

Then go for it. You have gotten good advice! My last time in a situation like urs i was told " You are very good. You brought this department back from the ashes ...but there are a dozen people outside just as good. " Nobody got that ..Nobody is irrreplaceable" Changed my outlook on the job world forever. No body was ever going to lord over me again as long as i lived . Werked out well fer me..

Shoe department at K-mart...Werked out well.

 

[T]

Wire to Wire...Easiest of Winners !!!

You're a fucking narcissistic douche bag.

 

[T]

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?

Setup a meeting with your boss and the VP. Lay out your value. Get them on board with your idea. Then go for it ! The CFO will come to them for confirmation. You're not getting fired for asking for a raise (you truly add value and are worth the extra $).

 

[hammer1]

You're a fucking narcissistic douche bag.

But unlike u >>> I am a "Winner" for 30 years .. And That Little man....... day in and day out is Undisputable fact Am i correct ???
And u and ur 2 Trolls are "Loosers'.

 

[T]

But unlike u >>> I am a "Winner" for 30 years .. And That Little man....... day in and day out is Undisputable fact Am i correct ???
And u and ur 2 Trolls are "Loosers'.

I'll make you a deal you cannot refuse :

I will pay for an online monitoring service for one year. Yes FREE to you.

You must use it to enter every bet and every unit. If after 1 year you are in the green...

I will bow to you and honor you like the legend you believe you are. :0008

 

[hammer1]

I'll make you a deal you cannot refuse :

I will pay for an online monitoring service for one year. Yes FREE to you.

You must use it to enter every bet and every unit. If after 1 year you are in the green...

I will bow to you and honor you like the legend you believe you are. :0008

It's all here T for 15 years start at the beginning and pleasure yourself .Every one here knows it. If it wasn't for u and ur 2 losers i wd still be posting....regularly.. And every so often i will but have lost the desire to show the masses what is possible..and what a " True Professional " that knows what he is doing can do for you. read above ..Nobody tells me what to do.....Period !!!!~ All i have ever asked here is for an "Atta Boy". If you and ur 2 trolls really think i am full of shit fade me and go to the promised land and keep your mouth shut . I was around long before these forums busting books and may be around after this one is gone. And i get smarter every day. Just got into props a few years back and they are a license to steal... literally.. Have a goodnight and be a Kinder gentller T... Post once in a while ..... it will make u better when the eyes of the world are upon you.... /COLOR]

 

[yyz]

What do you mean no one tells you what to do? People here have been telling you to go fuck yourself for years.

It's all here!

 

[T]

Ham what is really fucked up is TDFW was asking a serious question about
his life and what do you as ALWAYS ? Make it about you and you scamming ways.
Once a scammer always a scammer looking for self promotion.

I offered you a FREE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE YOURSELF sadly you know you're a liar
and completely ignored my offer.

 

[THE KOD]

I have a # that I would be extremely happy with, and was thinking in December when they gave me a yearly raise I would ask for the remaining difference that got me to that #.

I am thinking thats a good idea

 

[Dead Money]

Hope your December idea pans out...

Think I would make sure beforehand that the bossman got a box of decent stogies or premium liquor and a hand written christmas card or better yet for his birthday...never hurts to get a little brown on the nose before asking for money...:shrug:

 

[THE KOD]

Hope your December idea pans out...

Think I would make sure beforehand that the bossman got a box of decent stogies or premium liquor and a hand written christmas card or better yet for his birthday...never hurts to get a little brown on the nose before asking for money...:shrug:

so you think a bribe would help out in this situation ?

:shrug:

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

Hope your December idea pans out...

Think I would make sure beforehand that the bossman got a box of decent stogies or premium liquor and a hand written christmas card or better yet for his birthday...never hurts to get a little brown on the nose before asking for money...:shrug:

My boss buys/sells high end Bourbon. If I bribed him with 1 I would have a lot more confidence asking for a raise.....cuz I'll need it :mj07:

 

[StevieD]

I wish I had the answer for you. Back when I fist started out on my career I joined a young company that grew very fast. My role changed. I had people working me, that I had to train. Etc etc. Nothing left the building without my signature.

This was all great but when I asked for a raise I tool things too personal when they said no.

Just a warning. Don't take it personal if they turn you down. Give them the benefit of the doubt and you will be a much happier person and will most likely get your reward down the line. And if you don't look for someplace else to go.

 

[Dead Money]

so you think a bribe would help out in this situation ?

:shrug:

Not really a bribe, just a personal gesture....

Years ago we had a new supervisor who was kind of an unknown...we invited him to an office poker game, he loosened up a little.

I noticed his drink of choice was Jack Daniels.

Upon his birthday, I suggested we pitch in and get a bottle of the best Jack Daniels, think it was green label at the time.

The poker games continued, he found out we were golfers, we would go once a week to a public par 3 after work, leave at 5pm, the course would always be crowded.

He suggested if we left early we could beat the 5pm crowds....if it was slow, he would let us leave at 4,no loss of pay. (no flex time in the mid 70's).

That bottle of hooch paid dividends and created a very good understanding supervisor.

 

[Scrapman]

HEY Boss....... So far what do you think of my ............ performance of all my duties this past year.

Put him on the hook NOT yourself after he says your a valued employee that i would give high regards too come time when we review all employees and decide promotions and raises.

Somehow record the conversation and remind him come that time

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