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Title: Asking for a raise
Post by: Lise on Jul 31 08 05:01

Has anyone ever asked for a raise? I have but it got kinda..... well, messy. At my previous workplace, it was really awkward even though it was stated in a verbal contract that they would give me something at end of a certain period.

So how does one go about asking for a raise so that the outcome is positive and not the other way around?

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 31 08 07:02

Sorry, can't help you here. (I write my own pay cheques)
But best of luck to you, Lise!!!!

ADD: Maybe find an online salary survey, and find out what others in your field are making?...in order to backup your request?

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Lise on Jul 31 08 07:14

So really.... how does LM asks LM for a raise? (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 31 08 07:19

lol. Steps to giving self a raise:
1) Check balance in business account.
2) Debit Shareholder Equity.
3) Write cheque.

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Sawdust on Jul 31 08 07:24

Steps to giving self a raise:
1) Check [STRIKE]balance[/STRIKE] overdraft availability in business account.
2) Debit Shareholder Equity.
3) Write cheque.

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Sawdust on Jul 31 08 07:31

Hey Lise, ask for a performance review. If nothing is forthcoming from that, ask when & how raises are determined.

What the heck are

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Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: 49er on Jul 31 08 07:40

don't employees of the university get step raises per your union's MOU......maybe its different in Canada

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: purelife on Jul 31 08 09:17

I've never asked for a raise before. I get one every year along with a bonus based on performance review.

This year, our company isn't doing so great with net income, 49% below budget which means I may have to get my old second job back! :P

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Lise on Aug 01 08 05:47

I don't think I can ask for a raise..... union contract or something like that. Kinda stupid but in a way, it's good as you don't have to go thru the process of begging for extra money.

I just wanted to know how to ask for a raise the right and positive way because you never know.

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Michel on Aug 01 08 07:33

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: purelife on Aug 01 08 08:43

Lise wrote:
I just wanted to know how to ask for a raise the right and positive way because you never know.

Sorry about that Lise... I didn't really answer your question earlier, I was just babbling.

But if I was asking for one, I would present to them what I have done so far for the company, what kind of positive feedback I've received and how I'm positively impacted xyz. I would also present what everyone else is making in my position (after thorough investigation in your market).

Title: Re: Asking for a raise
Post by: Gopher on Aug 01 08 11:24

Start off with asking about grievance procedures.

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