Getting a raise: ask for one
Computer Aided Designer - (City withheld for privacy), Ohio, United States
First - ask for a raise. If you don't ask or bring the subject up they might think that perfectly happy with your current pay and won't give you one. Companies are in bussines to make a profit and giving you a raise will cut into thier profit margin. Second - tell them why you desrve one. There are many reasons for you to get a raise. One is inflation. At an average inflation rate of 3.5%/year you would be getting relatively less pay if you didn't get a raise of that amount or more. Did ...