Should I ask for a raise??? (employee, employer, company, salary)

[JAlvarez2011]

So, my one year anniversary is up. I have proven to management that I am a hard working individual who always goes above and beyond. And I'm not just talking out of my mouth. I have been acknowledged on many occasions by management. I have been told that I am the most productive employee in my department. Also, my punctuality and attendance are great.

I'm thinking about asking for a raise but don't know if I should. I know I already get paid more than a few of my co-workers (they shared their salary with me) but I do have much more experience than they do. And I think my pay is probably more than what is normally paid for my type of position but I want more money. Should I ask for a raise? And how should I ask? Should I tell them how much more I want or should I let them tell me how much they are willing to raise to? I'm not good when it comes to this type of stuff.

Thanks.

[statisticsnerd]

It never has worked for me. I ask my boss for a raise every morning as soon as I walk in the door, and he always says no. =(

[oceangaia]

Absolutely. Start by requesting an anniversary performance review. Employees usually don't request performance reviews unless they are confident their performance is excellent and justifies a salary increase. They will understand this. If they arrange a review they will be prepared with an offer, if they avoid one they do not intend to increase salary.

Make your case as you did here, highlight your performance and give examples. Have a reasonable number in mind. If they offer a number that exceeds it, smile and accept. If it doesn't or they don't make an offer, present yours.

I doubt they started you off at the maximum they are prepared to pay, especially if you are as weak at negotiating starting salary as you are at requesting a salary increase. ;-)

[statisticsnerd]

Seriously though, I have never requested a raise at a job. What's the point?

If I know my performance has been great and I have been working somewhere for a couple of years without a hint that I will be getting a raise, I start sending out resumes.

Your company doesn't need to be reminded to give you a raise. If you feel you are worth more than what your employer is paying you, find a different job.

[manderly6]

Originally Posted by JAlvarez2011

And I think my pay is probably more than what is normally paid for my type of position but I want more money. .

This sounds problematic.