Asking for a raise....

Need advice on how to do it! I'm with my current employer for over 3 years - no raise. My job responsibilities have greatly increase.

A co-worker (a manager) saw a salary list for everyone and came to me and told me I should ask for a raise (at least another $15,000). Problem is they recently laid people off - so I don't want to get on the radar screen but if I don't ask I don't get. P.S. About 9 months ago they decreased everyone's salary by 10%. But they have hired and given raises to others...

Any guidance, advice things to be prepared to say - would be great!

Thanks!

Re: Asking for a raise....

I was in this same situation. 2 years and no raise.

My company had layoffs as well, but of course you hear through the grapevine that people were getting raises.

I just bit the bullet went in to my supervisor and plead my case. I was told that things were tight and there was a freeze. I waited another 6 months and approached it again. I was told the same story.

This was risky, but I made it known how overworked I was and unhappy due to not getting a raise. I got in so much trouble because a mistake was made that was out of my control. Though I got reprimanded it brought to their attention how overworked and underpaid I was, I even said it again.

Well I finally have a raise- be persistent and plead your case.

Re: Asking for a raise....

I realize that this is not going to be easy. I'm really sick over it - but if I don't ask I won't get. The only other thing that's given me courage is that another manager saw my salary and came to me and said you need a raise for the amount of work that you do.

My previous manager had asked the COO about 4 months ago and he said to wait until the end of the quarter but then my manager resigned.

The dept. is short staff (just me and the VP)....

Re: Asking for a raise....

bump...
need some pointers! Am talking to my manager at 2pm

Re: Asking for a raise....

definitely know the standard pay for the industry...also get together what you have done for the company...how you have increased productivity or improved the company...


good luck

Re: Asking for a raise....

Sorry no pointers but I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Re: Asking for a raise....

Thanks! I asked...and my manager agrees that I should get one. Now she's got to ask the big dogs... am keeping my fingers crossed.

Besides Salary.com do you know of any other sites that give you salary info?

Re: Asking for a raise....

look at the help wanted ads in newsday and the NYTimes to see what is the going rate...I know a lot don't mention salary...but its worth a look...