Question about raises...

[grateful1]

Listen guys, if my sig tag continues to cause off topic comments I'll just have to replace it with this.

No more pictures of your relatives, please!



....or mine! :laugh:

 

[smokinhogrider]

Our company budgets a meager 3% each year which hardly keeps up with cost of living. I've come to believe it's cultural. If upper management doesn't believe in rewarding their employees, it won't happen. But what stands in the way of their quarterly bonuses...nothing. Like it's been mentioned already, ask first, but don't threaten. Accept the answer or move on.
DD

 

[BlindedByScience]

The bottom line is it's YOUR choice to either stay and accept your employer's rules or move on to another job. I don't necessarily buy into the thought that anyone DESERVES a raise, it's really up to the policy makers of your employer to decide that. Again, if their practices are unacceptable to you then you should move on.

...yep.

Some companies are doing very well financially, and choose to reward their employees very well. Some companies are doing very well and their CEO decides he needs a Gulf Stream.... :whistling: Some companies aren't doing so well and can't afford to reward their employees. Some companies aren't doing so well and their CEO decides he needs a Gulf Stream anyway...... :laugh:

Bottom line is that it's "their" company and if you don't like it, move on. I've made three job changes over the last 20 years or so, and now have found a job that I'm very happy with. If your current situation isn't rewarding you enough....move on.

My $00.02 - B.B.S.

 

[gandolf565]

There may be some hope in my situation. It has just been announced that the company I work for has been acquired by another company.

The company I work for has been struggling financially for a while (I think, no hard evidence), so maybe with a good amount of capital we can get things moving along in a positive direction again.

Then again, they may just close the damn place down.

 

[NullSmurf]

There may be some hope in my situation. It has just been announced that the company I work for has been acquired by another company.

The company I work for has been struggling financially for a while (I think, no hard evidence), so maybe with a good amount of capital we can get things moving along in a positive direction again.

Then again, they may just close the damn place down.

I don't want to alarm you, but thats not how it usually works. If you are the subject matter expert on a piece of your company that will be staying in play, THEN you can breathe again. Otherwise, you're subject to...well, you might not be working in the new order.

 

[Cigar Smokin Chef]

As a middle manager in charge of several employees I give them a raise when ever they want... I have a special box that they can stand on if they want they can have two :whistling: Seriously we do annual reviews, I dont feel that a raise is actually due to anyone unless their work has changed or they are improving at their position, however a review is absolutely crucial so that they know where they need improvement or how they are doing. I will say that at 3-5% increase is always made unless there is a problem with what the work that they are doing and then I give them a time frame to improve. I will say that a time must come when they will reach a level of pay that can't be made under my company budget, if that happens they should be offered a transfer to a bigger unit or higher classified position.

Mark
Just my $0.0206 (3% increase for cost of living)

 

[vortex]

Do a little research. Ask other employees at your level and see if there is a employee handbook that addresses the issue. Then consider any possible objections your employer may have and what you might say to address those questions.

 

[Dave]

wasy, you got any pictures of Sofia Vergara? That usually gets me a raise.

Occupationally, start working a bit harder, coming in earlier and leaving a bit later, increase personal productivity by 15% to 50% or so, and continue this trend for 2 months while being more sociable with fellow co-workers and superiors. Then start making a list of your acheivements (sales increased 30% from last quarter, or you were able to snag 3 big accounts as opposed to 5 smaller ones, etc.) Maybe even start headlining your own project (with the boss' approval) and giving out suggestions on how to better the workplace in the company's best interest. Basically, what everyone else said prior to this post.

If that doesn't get you a raise, go to the bank, get some singles, and hit the local gentleman's cabaret. A couch dance can work wonders.