How would you ask for a payrise after having just received ?

[ben922]

Hi all,

I have a question, I've just received an annual pay increase, however I was disappointed with the amount, I've been with the company for a number of years and they put me through the majority of university. I expected my pay to increase as we have had an good year and also this year was the first since my graduation.

I love where I work and the people who I work with, but cannot help but wonder if they still see me as the 'youngster' since I have been with them for a while and I'm still the youngest in the company.

I received a good % pay rise but a good % of a low salary is only still only a small amount.

Its acknowledged that I work very hard and I perform important roles day to day (some of which only I can do).

So my question is really how should I go about it as I do not believe I have been given a graduate salary (my younger brother is on more and still an electrical apprentice) or should I keep quiet as I know its hard times at the moment and be glad that I received a rise at all, never mind having a job.

Thanks guy

[ben922]

Hi guys,

Rog007, thats a good way to go about it I think.

Paul, I'm fully aware that I could be replaced with others who have the same skills as me and I wouldn't dare of going in all guns blazing saying 'only I can do this...'. You have also hit the nail on the head in a way as I do not want to cause friction between myself and the company as we all get along great.

Its just looking at websites that indicate approximate salaries for my job description are a fair amount higher than what I am on. (I know that websites aren't the best/up to date in this climate however)