How long do you wait to confront your boss for a raise?
Asked by thomas p
Ive been promoted 2 times now since employed in sep. of last year. I was hired in as a forklift operator, now Im doing the job of shipping coordinador, and Im still making the same amount since I was hired on, the job I'm perfoming now has not even been posted through the company yet.its a salary position starting out at 43K a year, and Im only making about 21K a year. the person I replaced moved on to another position in the co. about 2 weeks ago. I feel like I'm being shut out here, how long should I wait and what should I say when appraoching my boss over this matter?

Best Answer:
You should be very careful in this situation. If you are doing the work of two people and are only being paid for one you are safe for now. In a time when downsizing rules you are fortunate to have a job period. I lived this same situation last year and wish I had not pushed so hard to get noticed. If you approach your boss for a raise make sure you have a list of all the job duties you perform on a regular basis as well as knowing if you have absences or sick days you have missed. Last but not least keep your request reasonable and if you receive a raise let it ride for awhile or else they will think you are maxed out and they will replace you in a heartbeat.

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Answered by Julie O

you should approach your boss ASAP. but do your research. print up the job listing that says your job is worth 43K, research the average salary for your position on salary.com and print that up. also, be ready to explain to your boss why you are an asset to the company - have you done reviews (annual or otherwise)? do you have copies of those? do you step up when needed (to cover extra shifts, train new employees, take on new tasks, etc)? you need to prove to your boss that you are worth more money. also, anytime you are promoted or offered a new position, always negotiate for more money. and after meeting with your boss, if you don't get more money, start looking for a new job elsewhere. but be professional about it, you don't want to burn any bridges.
Answered by Maggiezine