Do people still get raises?

godtabh

Got offered a contact extension at my current job. Been offered the exact same spec as the last one despite taking on new roles and responsibilities compared to my original job role.

The department I work for made 97% of its targets and some of my new job roles would feed directly into this.

Is it unreasonable to expect something in return?

Lux23

Every company is using the downturn as an excuse to squeeze as much from employees as possible whether its affecting them or not. I know of more people who have taken on more reponsibilty for less money then people who have gotten a pay rise for the same job. I have heard of one company that had to offer pay rises but thats because staff were leaving at a rate of 30 a month.

Mrs OBumble

'Tis all about demand and supply, and makng your case.

I got a 10% rise in my current temping gig the other week, because

- I'd demonstrated that I was more than well able for it, and
- I could describe specifically how the job is a lot bigger/harder than the recruiter had told me about initially.

YMMV, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

godtabh

JustMary wrote: »

'Tis all about demand and supply, and makng your case.

I got a 10% rise in my current temping gig the other week, because

- I'd demonstrated that I was more than well able for it, and
- I could describe specifically how the job is a lot bigger/harder than the recruiter had told me about initially.

YMMV, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I can do that.

For example I set up a new revenue stream that in 2010 brought in about an extra €10k for Q3&4. That should double for 2011. This wasn't part of the original job spec but took it on as I am interested i the area.

I also have to produce another revenue stream for 2011 which should bring in another €10k when launched in Q3&4

I reckon I can make a strong case for it but as has been pointed out the recession is great for keeping costs down

xalot

JustMary wrote: »

'Tis all about demand and supply, and makng your case.

I got a 10% rise in my current temping gig the other week, because

- I'd demonstrated that I was more than well able for it, and
- I could describe specifically how the job is a lot bigger/harder than the recruiter had told me about initially.

YMMV, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Theres a big difference between a job through a temping agency and a permanent job. In a temping job if you get more money, the agency get more money off the employer but if you work directly for a company it can be a lot harder to squeeze more money out of them.

That said, go for it OP. If you dont ask you dont get. Like the other poster said, do up a list of what you have achieved for the company and see what they say.

Hope it works out.

fat__tony

Yep, 10% last month. *































*I am in Canada though

mikemac

Yes, my last job laid staff off but workload never decreased, ok understandable and staff just got on with it.

Two years later and the place was busier then even and it was just unrealistic what was being asked, and I got this username :cool:
"Never waste a good recession" and all that

Lots of experienced staff left so they brought in pay rises and bonuses.
Not everywhere is doom and gloom and if you reckon you're worth it, at least ask

watna

I got a raise last month because I'd taken on new responsibilities and worked really hard. I'm not in Ireland either though. Sorry

I think, as has been said here the recession is an excuse not to give a pay increase. I think companies are being very short sighted though, it's amazing the morale increase you get in staff from even a small increase.

However, I've also been in jobs where I got a 10% bonus and 10% pay increase but was getting treated appallingly. I was completely demoralised and my confidence was at rock bottom. Throwing money at me didn't make me feel better for very long. I'd much prefer proper gratitude, appreciation and opportunities for progression than getting extra money but being miserable in what I'm doing.