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theabstract56: 5 months ago

How do you ask for a raise/promotion?

in the most genuine polite way possible.. please help

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cookieroma: 5 months ago via iPhone

You make a case for your value to this work place. You NEVER bring up your personal needs (ie; I can't pay my bills on this salary).

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agore15: 5 months ago

ask

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cupolaman: 5 months ago via iPhone

You shouldn't. Let your work speak for you.

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theabstract56: 5 months ago

i have, but i feel like if they dont offer my anything at my review then i have to ask somehow just to see it through. I deserve it and the money is much needed.

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cupolaman: 5 months ago via iPhone

Think about your employer. Are they making huge profits? If not, maybe that's the reason for not getting the raise you deserve. Keep digging and someone will recognize your efforts!

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theabstract56: 5 months ago

Yup they are making huge profits lol... If anyone knows that its me because I'm a Sales Analyst. I have my yearly review in literally 10 minutes, what do you think if I ask to take on more responsibility and discuss a possible change in my title - right now i feel like my job title is very inaccurate since ive already taken on alot more work, so i dont think it would be far fetched for me to be concerned about my title.

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cupolaman: 5 months ago via iPhone

Sorry I'm just getting to reply. That sounds like a great idea! Hope it worked out well for you!

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S14CK3R: 5 months ago

what ever you get paid depends on your degree, for some odd reason their gonna pay someone who has been there longer and is better with a bad degree LESS, Than someone who has been there shorter and with alot better degree. if your degree is where it should be, then you just gotta grow some hair on your peaches and ask your boss/supervisor for a raise and make sure to do it right like nwarguy said.

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S14CK3R: 5 months ago

i am not a slacker its just a name

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nwarguy: 5 months ago

You said that you're a sales analyst?.... Then it's time to sell yourself. Gather information on the work that you've performed, what value you bring to the company, and figure out what you would expect to be paid. Schedule a time with your supervisor so that you can professionally go over the information with him/her. And like cookie said as well, never ever bring up personal problems. Your employer may/may not be sympathetic to an employees plight, but an employee is there to work, not to moan about their personal problems. Good luck!

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valakegirl: 5 months ago

great answer nwarguy!

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nwarguy: 5 months ago

Thanks vala

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eirikmurito: 5 months ago

you can ask if he is satisfied with the work you are doing. if he says yes there is a chance that he will give you a raise if you ask. that if he says no you forget the whole thing

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blrai: 5 months ago

say that you are wondering when maybe the time line is for when you might be up for one, and if there's anything you can improve on until then.

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kathydonelan: 5 months ago

Don't have a panic attack. Just sit down and state your case. " I really like my job and I feel like I am making a good impact on the company. Would you consider looking at my salary for some more finanial gain? Is there any more that I can do for the company to help the performance?" It could be a win/win situation, when istead of asking, making it a suggestion of helping the company grow. Be ready, there is always more that they will want from you. That is when you can bargain and maybe cut a deal. nwarguy is right...Sell yourself! If the answer is no, you have already planted the seed that you woant more money and they won't forget that.

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sylvialovefashion: 5 months ago

I never ASK FOR promotion. I make my boss do that. If he thinks you are essential.(ask for leave for one day and let himself find it), he'd pay you.

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kaitlynw16: 5 months ago

go up to him and ask for one

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hahalolol: 5 months ago

"can i have a promotion"
simple yet effective

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SuperGogeta360: 5 months ago

This worked for me. You have to be at the right place at the right time. Mostly feels like luck. I walked in my bosses office when we both were in a good mood. I asked the boss how she was doing, then some questions. Then I asked her for a raise. She told me no, but I got a fifty cent raise in two weeks (Lucky)

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lamborghini555: 5 months ago | Last edited at 12:01PM on 1/16/2013

you just go and ask and be a rude but not to rude you might get fired
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JohnKyulule: 5 months ago

Prove to your boss that you deserve more than what you earn,

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MississippiJeff: 5 months ago

Never ask for a promotion or pay raise...it is tacky! Instead, show that you are worth it by busting your Azz every day at work...make the grade and the reward will follow...(the only profession this doesn't work in is Teaching where the school typically don't pay for performance, they pay for years of experience)...If you don't get a pay raise, and you feel you are truly worth more than you were, then apply for a job with a new company...then when you have another offer on the line with a higher salary, you can see if your current job will counter offer...but be prepared to jump to the new job if they don't.

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meganmichelle13: 5 months ago

you say "can i have a raise? and a promotion?"

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bluedane21: 5 months ago

there us NO right way to do it, but i can say don't be pushy or needy. just be straight up and ask because if you are too shy your boss won't respect you. you can say something like i would like a promotion so i can work harder and do more significant things for our business, your boss is the only one who SHOULD propose a raise i don't think the "boss type likes to be bugged about raises

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ChrisTschida: 5 months ago

with a creepy but serious voice XD

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AngellyCabrera: 5 months ago

you can say "Sir, may i get a raise" or "Sir, can i be promoted"

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kcthecat: 5 months ago | Last edited at 8:42PM on 1/21/2013

There are dozens of sites where this advice is given...important business sites. Please do a lot of reading before you do anything about asking. It will end up that you figure out what it is you do that helps the company, your department, your boss and some specifics that show you are valuable to your department (projects you completed). You go in and get a private meeting, go over your record, say you want more responsibility (show how you earned it by what you've been doing) and ask for a raise.

You never say you need more money to live, that you deserve it just because you work there. Everybody in the world feels like that. You have to show your value. And, never inflate--don't claim something that isn't true.

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