how to ask for a raise

[ag]

So I've been working at this bar for a few weeks now, Not very long. However I feel I'm underpaid. Only because I do more than bar back. I'm a busboy, I'm kitchen help, and I serve the food quite often. I've suggested to my manager to talk to the owners about getting a raise in either the shift pay or the percentage of tips I get from the bartenders. Currently I'm getting a $20 shift pay and I get 20% of the tips. Now really that's not much money. During the week I usually only make about $30 in tips plus my shift pay, so I'm bringing home an easy $50 for 5 hours of pretty much doing nothing, but granted that's a gift. <p>Now like I said I haven't been there that long so do you think It would be fair to ask for a raise in something?

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[TheGameHHH]

don't ask for a raise man, you just started there.......if anything its gonna make you look like a dick, everybody wants to be paid more, youre not alone.


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[bunnyluvsthem]

It makes no difference if you have just started with this position, you should definitely speak up if you are dissatisfied. Obviously, the job was attractive to you at first a few weeks ago when you decided to take it and assume the position. Just as obviously, you are presently dissatisfied. Between then and now, something changed. Do not let your feelings fester within you, lest they grow like weeds in your garden of happiness. Go to your employer and air these things out. Certainly, you must accomplish this with courtesy and professionalism, and you must keep your cool and talk like a man. Decide upon what your objective is prior to entering into the conversation. Imagine every outcome that may possibly occur, and prepare for each one of these. If a compromise is offered, you may have to think on your feet, so it is best to review your predictions about the conversation in your mind well in advance, to have it all down pat. Make sure you are in a comfotable, non-threatening and neutral surrounding during the conversation, so that you do not feel like you are at any disadvantage. Place yourself in a relaxed, calm and focused state of mind in preparation for this little talk - a warm bath the night before is an excellent way to calm the nerves and be at ease. Let us all know which bar you are at, and we can come visit you and give you tips and express our support in person. We could even put a good word in for you, seemingly out of the blue as satisfied customers. Most of all, let us know how it turns out!

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[high fly]

THEGAME is right.

You're not going to get a raise. With unemployment as high as it is, you won't be hard to replace if you make waves.

Just bear down and work hard.
This kind of job isn't exactly a carreer move, is it?
You are young and one thing you need right now is a job resume that shows you sticking with jobs for a year or more.


" and they ask me why I drink"

[Bill From Yorktown]

if you feel
1 - it's justified and
2 - you wont get fired for asking (btw any boss who would fire you over it is an ass and the job isnt worth it)

go for it but be prepared to justify why you deserve it - cost of living isnt a reason. If you feel you're doing as good a job as other people and making less, it's a possiblity, but bear in mind that if they've been there longer they have the right to making more.

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This message was edited by Bill From Yorktown on 10-26-03 @ 4:20 PM

[JohnnyCash]

I waited a year before I asked for my raise. I wouldnt ask after only a few weeks.I think its way too soon.

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