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donmcc · 06-14-2012, 05:54 PM

Like Franca, I've never directly asked for a raise. But in certain situations, when I was confident I was worth one, I would pull certain tricks, such as asking the owner if he might be willing to give me a reference "should a better job come about". Then if you are good, he realizes that he has to pay more to keep you, and will. I got my salary raised about 25% over two years in this way back around the year 2000.

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06-14-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
donmcc Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sarnia, Canada Posts: 1,122	Like Franca, I've never directly asked for a raise. But in certain situations, when I was confident I was worth one, I would pull certain tricks, such as asking the owner if he might be willing to give me a reference "should a better job come about". Then if you are good, he realizes that he has to pay more to keep you, and will. I got my salary raised about 25% over two years in this way back around the year 2000.