How do I ask for a salary adjustment and get it?

United States
July 27, 2008 10:12am CST
I'm loyal, dependable, hardworking,and work 60 -70 hrs a week because other peoples livlihood depends on me. (they won't get their check). Due to people leaving the company, I've been in the dept longest and my responsibilities have increased significantly, but my pay hasn't. I still make the same as everyone else even though I now wear many hats, plus review their work. Should I ask for an increase in pay? Would you if you were me? Whats the best approach?
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
27 Jul 08
Find Out How Much Others Working in Your Field are Earning The first thing you should do before you ask for a raise is learn about typical salaries in your field. You can get this information by using salary calculator tools like Salary.com and looking at salary surveys. If you belong to a professional association, check with it to see if it has salary information available.ou really shouldn't approach asking your boss for a raise as an argument, but you may have to make your case. Think of it as selling yourself just as you would do if you were trying to get a prospective employer to hire you. Make a list of all the things you've accomplished for the employer. Start with the most recent accomplishments and work your way backwards. Also make a list of your relevant skills — the things that make you successful at doing your job.Decide what you will do ifyou get turned Down or d on't get the raise you want. Before you walk into your boss's office to ask for a raise think about what you will do if she says "no" or agrees to give you a raise that is much smaller than the one you want. You can look here for more tips. http://humanresources.about.com/od/salaryandbenefits/a/ask_raise.htm
• United States
28 Jul 08
Thanks ersmommy for the advise..I'll check that link out.