Would asking for a raise in this situation make me rude/ungrateful?

Question

Ok, I love my job and the people I work for...it is a company of about 65 people, so not too small, not very big.

I get paid hourly and a lot less than I could be getting paid elsewhere with my education. We opened another location about 80 miles away and for the past 2 months I have gone down and helped set up & train the office staff. During this, any hours I went down there I got paid double per hour....which would average about 15-22 a week. Now that things are running down there, I am not really needed at that office, but am definately more than depended on at my office (I delegate responsibility to the others from my direct manager).

Now that I am not needed down there, that extra $$$ isn't coming in and I know I deserve more $ per hour. So, my "anniversary" is coming up in 2 weeks and I am thinking about asking for a raise per hour....I just don't know exactly what to say. What would you do? how would you say it?

Answer 1

Just say that you feel that you pay doesn't reflect the level of expertise and responsibilities you have at your job. which is fair enough. you're a credit to the company, and the way companies show that is with cha ching.

Answer 2

Just let your boss know at your review. Its easy. You say, I really have enjoyed working for you and especially since I have done these things for you (blah blah blah) and the industry standard is 12.00 (or whatever) I'd like to ask for a pay raise of $XXXX. Please let me know as soon as possible.

If your not comfortable face to face, you can write a letter similar to that saying "following my review on 8-27, I feel....."

Good luck you deserve a raise!!

Answer 3

First, I would definitely ask for the raise. It has been my experience that if your employer values you and your work, they would sooner give you a raise than replace you. Then you also need to quantify why you deserve the raise, something like -"since I have worked here, I have been able to 1), 2), 3) etc. " You could also mention that given your education, you could be making more elsewhere... though in that case, they may tell you to go elsewhere! You know your boss better than I, so you will have to gauge that based on your relationship with him/her. If it were me I would also mention how much I liked working with the company and how well I liked my job, and that a raise would make you even happier.

Of course, you need to be prepared in the event they say no, and you may want to start quietly looking for another job. I have learned that you should always keep your option open.