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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Administrative and Office Support |
I want a raise!?!?!?!? |
Ok I work as a secretary/receptionist in Miami Fl getting paid $9.50 an hour...My first question: is that good?? I file, answer phone, take orders from customers, do invoices, make copies, file papers, and help 3 people with w/e they neede me to do, and other things as well....secondly Ive been here for over a year to be exact Ive been here1 year and 3 months and ive only gotten a $0.50 raise which was after my 3 months...I think I deserve another raise especially after a year butt he thing is I also took a 6 week maternity leave but either way its been more than a year. Am I entitled to ask for a raise...How should I do it?? Please help $9.50 an hour equates to about $19,760 annually. There are a number of things to bring into the mix: 1. Does your employer have a strict annual review policy? Often everyone is reviewed all at once. It might be more than a year since you started. Be patient if that is upheld. If reviews are not done regularly, then remind your boss, that your anniversary has been made and you would like a review. 2. In your review is the time to ask for a raise. I'm assuming that you do good work for the company. You should only ask for the raise once your boss has discussed with you about your work performance. If you performance is overall good to excellent, then yes, ask for a raise. It's even okay to say "I would like to see my hourly wage go $10.25 an hour." Ask for slightly more than you expect. It's a negotiation. 3. Weigh your benefits. Do you have excellent health insurance for you and your new baby? How much is that worth to you? Vacation, was your maternity leave paid? 401k, are there employee stock options? 4. Look for another job. The best way to learn your worth is to look for another job. That's not to say that you will take the job. It's a way to negotiate from power. If you have a job, then the best job can be found in its own time. I think you are underpaid for the services that you are providing. Do some checking in Miami, but most temps with your skill set are earning $10 hourly. Granted there are probably not benefits, but I think you see what I mean. If your excel and word skills are very strong, and you have an excellent work ethic, you should be making a minimum of $22-25,000 annually. What may be counting against you now is job experience. That's okay. Just don't quit this job before you find another that will give you more. Be a good worker, and NEVER burn your bridges. I do most of the same things and make 11.00 here in indiana. I am hoping for my raise at the end of the month (which marks my 1 year). I'm hoping to have to get it without asking for it. If I do have to ask for it, I was thinking about asking for a "yearly review"... hopefully he'll get the hint. You're not entitled to a raise, but you should just ask for one. The worst they can say is no. I am an administrative assistant and I make $13.71 an hour I live in IL and I have been with this company for almost 9 years....I started at $10!!!! Is a freakin' joke I get 0.18 or 0.25 cents raise once year IF THAT ....I think we just need to look for another job that's all. I think you should try talking to your supervisor but don't expect much - good luck No, if you have already taken a 6-week leave off (for ANY reason) from a NEW job, I doubt you will be getting a raise. You haven't proved you are dependable yet. And, who says your work performance is outstanding -- you may think it is but how does your BOSS see it? At this point, you really don't have a leg to stand on asking for a raise. You should be making $15.00 bucks an hour. No employee is "entitled" to a raise. My company gives up to a 3% raise annually at the employee's review. Your extra fifty cents is more than that 3%. Outstanding performers often get greater increases where I work. Are you outstanding, do you go beyond the norm in providing service to your employer, or do you do just what is necessary and required. Attendance is often a consideration for increasing pay. The six weeks off likely did affect your increase. But, all that said, sometimes you have to toot your own horn. It's OK to ask for more money. Put together a list of things you do especially well and make your case to your boss. It couldn't hurt! |
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