If I were the boss, I’d give me a raise!

We get yearly raises based on performance. Unfortunately each one of our performances is tied into the banking center itself. If we have a good month and get a lot of new accounts, and meet all our goals (professional treatment, customer wait time, etc.) then our performance is good. If overall we don't meet our goals, our performance isn't good. I think over the past few months I've gone above and beyond. We lost an employee so I've put in extra hours. This week another employee hurt herself, so I've had to pick up even more hours last minute. I was supposed to go in at 10 on Tuesday, I was asked to go in an hour and half earlier. I think based on my own personal performance, which is decent, in addition to being flexible, I do deserve a raise!

Hee hee - and I've sometimes felt if I were the boss, I would fire me - ha ha!!! You sound like a great employee, bounce! Sure, if I saw someone going beyond their duties at work all the time, I would think a raise would be in order! But as many small companies cannot afford to give raises these days, I sure wouldn't mind a nice BONUS as an alternative!!! I had a friend who was in management . . . and she knew the higher boss wouldn't be giving anyone raises anytime soon. So her idea for rewarding them was taking them out for pizza parties every now and then!! My last boss was nice enough to give me raises each year - but oh he was super chinsy about holiday bonuses. He had a bright idea to give all of us frozen turkeys as a bonus . . . I actually didn't mind because it was it was food for me and hubby (before kids) . . . but for everyone else it was an insult as they really would rather have gotten some real cash (like we used to). They didn't feel taken care of, so they didn't feel the need to be loyal if another opportunity came up. Anyway, if not a raise, well wouldn't it be nice if, at the very least, people got acknowledgement for their hard work? A pat on the back, some kind words, a thumbs up for a job well done?! I would give raises out in an instant if I had some great employees . . . but it'd have to depend on the company's financial state. If not, I would give some kind of incentive to reward the hard workers . . . that would hopefully keep everyone motivated and keep the team together! I was thinking of the kids and how they get sticker rewards or get to pick from the prize box . . . but s o m e h o w I don't think that would be enough for people who work - heh heh!!

You are important! You are a great worker and a great father. I fear your boss either doesn't realize this or hasn't have the money for that raise. Just know I'm proud of you.

hi bounce58! i think all employees feel this way. i found myself feeling this way a lot as well. of course, i've been working for a long time already and i've become more experienced. i've gotten attuned to what they call 'perception management' and honestly it has worked well for me. the key is not to work harder but more important to work smarter. hope this helps bounce. cheers and happy mylotting!!!

I am that way too sometimes in the office, bounce. Though it didn't cross my mind to have such thought for a raise. But i guess, that would indeed be nice. How uncaring your boss is. Me, my boss would me lunch or snack when she saw me doing that kind of effort. That, is already a nice motivation for myself. Keep up the good work, bounce!

I will give myself a raise every month! Yesterday, the cramming in our office started because of the controllable manhour for a certain project. And as always, when I am being rushed, I cram and sometimes, I get messed up. It's our second day today and I think I can finish it on time. (fingers crossed)

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I think that the people that work harder and do more should be recognized. I think raises are nice..I think I need one too..LOL. I do think, however, that raises are more temporary as far as rewards go. After a few weeks, people gain a higher standard of living and they are in the same boat money wise that they were before. I could use some personal level incentive almost as much as a raise. Not that I wouldn't like one..lol..but it is also good to feel good about what you are doing I think. If I can find ways to make the people working with me feel good about what they are doing and take a bit of ownership they are happier in the long run. Of course that doesn't mean that they should not get raises...just that there are other things to tend to as well.

Hi sweetie. I made a promise to myself, to never ever ever work for a boss again. Been there, had the headaches. Now I am the boss, cannot give myself a raise yet. Come work for me.....

No! (I negatively rated this discussion not just because I disagree, but because others are bound to agree ... like sheep being led to the slaughter by the hope of yummy food like their shepherd has led them to before.) If all things are right, your boss is paying you for the job you are expected to do; he should almost DOCK your pay for doing it better-than-expected! Besides, I think it's called Keynesian Economics, that tells us that increasing the wage amount DECREASES the 'real wage' (the amount of stuff that a dollar will buy).

Work under motivation is cool and i think it is reasonable to just give you a raise. For sometimes i feel it is hard under such load of work and pressure. However, we still have choice to choose which job we to take. Good for you.

I been there most of the time before getting the raise that would really pay off the job that I am doing.They always saying that its cost cutting yet some are spending too much.Sometimes it is really quite unfair the fact that you are doing things that is not pay off enough.

Of course, I would see to it that my employees are well compensated. I know the feeling of underpaid. If there is enough resources to give a raise, i will be gladly to make that move. Nothing compares to a satisfied employee for he or she will performs well and exceeds the expectations. Thanks

You deserve it! If I'm your boss I'll give you a raise and appreciation! :)

I will definitely give you a raise if I'm your boss. And I'd give myself a raise too, if I'm the boss in the company Sadly, some of them never realized it and some just take advantage of their hard working employee.

Oh, most definitely have been there, even acknowledgment would have been great! It seems like every job I've had I learned every aspect of the job. If someone was sick and couldn't come in , I'd do my job and was trained to do the person who couldn't come ins job. I was lucky one time when I worked at a bar and resteraunt though. I was trained to do dishes, prep cook and waitress. Of course,waitresses only made $4 an hour plus tips, but since I was working in the kitchen, I made $6.25 an hour plus my tips. So that was an incentive!

I am happy that you have that kind of heart towards your employee, I think if you will become an employer you will give what your employee deserves for you're able to experience how hard it is. It's really right to work hard and to be appreciated by words or incentives is indeed worth a price. I hope your boss can see it. I empathize your feeling.