Help in managment?Should i get a Pay raise?

Question

im 22 running a retail store with another assistant manager. our store manager is out on maternity leave but she wont be back till july 9th. I know what must get done and what we have to do and things are running smooth so far but im still getting paid for assistant mngr. Ive worked for the company for 2 years now and was promoted a year ago. i get paid about a dollar less then avrg asst mngr in my area. Im really close with our DM and she still have not given me my annual review so i dont even know if ive already got the raise. what should i do? i still would like to work for the company.

Answer 1

Is it your company policy to give each employee an annual review and merit increase?  If it is, then I would bring up this issue with your manager and schedule a review as soon as possible - let her know that you really enjoy working there and that you want to have required your annual review.

Answer 2

Want to know how valuable you are to a company?  ASK for a "raise".  If you know your bosses email, not only ask, send in email as well.  On good terms with the DM makes asking easier and should get a response within 2 or 3 days.  If a request for pay increase from the DM goes elsewhere for approval, then you should be made aware a request was submitted.

Some managers NOT strong in the "leadership" department WILL avoid performance reviews knowing this issue will come up.  It could be they do not know, therefore, without answers for you "avoid" this all together.  On the other hand, they do know why and you as a good employee they do not want to lose will be kept as long as they can.

It is your right to shop other employment.  Never quit a job until you are offered a job.  A "resignation letter" on your part may also create an advantage for you, competing with current and the other offer.

Answer 3

It all depends on a lot of factors.  The most important factor is determined by the company's policy for this type of thing.  In most jobs, you may find yourself working harder than other employees and you may not feel like you are getting what you deserve.  This is very common, especially when you are filling in for someone else.  In my experience it is often best to wait this out and keep a positive attitude.

You can take one of two general approaches:

1.  Be aggressive and ask for a raise - If this works out, great, but it could backfire.

2.  Wait until your review and provide evidence of your extra work/responsibility and ask for a retroactive raise.