Requesting a salary raise
I've been in a construction company for a little over 2 years now as an Estimator. And I think I'm doing pretty well. Aside from the usual estimating project (which I applied for), I sometimes do the role of office project manager/coordinator. When I started, I asked for a certain $ per hour. The Boss/Owner told me that I will have that in a few weeks but has to start with a lower than my expected. I agreed. Fast forward to one year, I received my first raise. But it is still a dollar below my expected. As much as possible, I don't want to ask for a raise and I would like them to recognize that I am doing my best on whatever they assign to me. But it looks like it is not the case. Should I still wait for them to recognize me or is it better to ask for it? If I do, should I talk to my Boss/Owner or to the HR or to my immediate supervisor? Should I even mention that I haven't received the salary that I asked when I applied? I'm starting to lose my passion and I wouldn't want that to happen.
Need help on how to handle this situation. And thank you in advance.
How did you get the last increase? Did it involve a performance review or did you just look at you paycheck and notice a change? Check your new hire info or company employee handbook for any/all information on employee merit increases or raise. Also, check websites like payscale.com to get nationa and local average salary estimates for your specific position in that industry. Make sure the salary you're asking for isn’t unreasonable or outside of the current market rate. Approach the topic with your immediate supervisor first. Keep an open mind and professional. Find out if there are other responsibilities or roles you can take on in order to merit such an increase. Good Luck!
I would ask the boss/ owner. The one who hired you.
Sheena, You should have confirmed your salary before starting. If your manager told you it would come, then I would approach him/her and ask about it in a polite, professional way. I do know if you do not ask it will never be addressed. Its up to you to manage your salary.
Go find another job that will pay more and ask when your ready to quit.
Sheena, I have found salary raises come toward the end of the year when your boss or hirer up evaluates your work and then talk about what you are doing god and what could be improved upon. Maybe your boss just needs a nudge to remind him about the money that was agreed upon last year. Smile and try not to loose your temper with this forgetful man. Good Luck, Lisa Renwick