When is the proper time to ask for overtime pay?

China
April 10, 2008 12:21pm CST
I work for a trading company since my graduation from college last July.As a freshman in the company,not knowing much,i didn't care much about the salary althouh it was not low,What i cared was what i would take the opportunity to study.So whoever asked me to do something ,i always dit it without any complaint,althouh sometimes i would turn he/she down politely.And i am a lucky guy,my manager is very nice to me,he always give me the opportunities to study.Because of my hard work,i'm up to my work now,and i got my salary rised this february. During the off-season,i have plenty of time to kill,but after that,i will have a lot of things to do,like now,everyday,i am on the run everyday,sometimes even have no time for a cup of water.I have been working overtime to nearly eleven'o clock every night,wiout overtime pay.Sometimes ,i really feel tired.For this ,i hope i can have my overtime pay.Do you think it is the proper time for me to ask for overtime pay?Anyone can give me a suggestion?
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@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
11 Apr 08
Firstly, you must check whether your company do offer overtime for the staff. Secondly, is your post eligible for overtime? Lastly, why do you need to work overtime? Is it because your company ask you to or because the work have to be finished by certain deadline? If all answers are yes, then it is only proper for you to ask for overtime payment.
• China
12 Apr 08
Hi,really appreciate your advise.Many thianks!!!