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Pay Raise

  • 29-06-2006 2:17pm
    #1
    ItsyBitsy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi everyone,

    Just wondering if anyone can help me. I'm in my current job over 2 years now and haven't got a pay rise since I started. Feel it's time to bite the bullet and ask for one.

    Thing is, this is a small small office, just myself and the boss working here at the moment. So it's fairly relaxed in that we chat and stuff and it's not all official and by the book etc. So I'm wondering how best to approach asking for a raise. I wouldn't need to make an appointment to see the boss or anything. Usually anything we have to discuss is just talked about on the spot. Now I know the usual stuff like points of achievements and stuff. But for such a relaxed place how do I start out?

    EG: Do I say something like, "Mr Boss, was just wondering if we could have a chat sometime about a pay rise?" THus giving bossman time to think it all over before we talk about it?
    Or would ye go the more official way and have everything written down and just say you want to discuss a pay rise and hand it over??!

    I'd appreciate any advice!


Comments

  • #2
    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,831 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    Be sure to have quantifiable back-up to support your request.

    Don't Say: I want a pay rise because I've been here 2 years & it's about time I got one.

    Do Say (something like): Over the past 2 years I've taken on x, y & z responsibilities - contributed to the business by doing a, b & c. As a more valuable member of staff I feel that a modest increase to my wage would be appreciated.


  • #3
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    I'd be frank and honest, sit down and speak to him rationally. If there's only 2 of ye in the office I'm sure ye would have a good working relationship.

    In fairness, he should have offered you a raise by now. I would seek a raise annually and at least in line with inflation in future.

    It's only natural so don't feel like you're doing something wrong.

    Good luck


  • #4
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,064 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    It may be useful to find out what others are earning in comparable roles first. Your boss may say that you're earning above average.


  • #5
    Sleepy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,467 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    First thing to do is scour the job sites and find out what salaries are currently on offer for someone with you skills, qualifications and experience. Then I'd just say something along the lines of "John, if you've some free time this week I'd appreciate it if we could have a chat about my salary?" and leave it up to him.


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