Professional etiquette on asking for a raise

So I started my most recent job 2 and a half months ago and I want to ask for a raise. After 4 weeks on the job my manager brought up to me reviewing my pay with the contracting company I go through but it hasn't been brought up since. I'm getting emails and seeing job offers where the pay is substantially more then I'm making now. I'd hate to leave a job I really like (especially one where internal promotions and full time employment is a definite possibility) after just 2 months and it seems demanding to ask for a raise after such a short time too. Has anyone been in a similar situation?

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Everyone

That does seem rather quick to be asking for one, but it doesn't hurt to ask. The worst he can say is no.

Akaricloud

I wouldn't ask for a raise on a contract job. They contracted you for a set price. If/when you get hired full time then I would expect that you would get a raise if not automatically then through asking.

Repo Man

Akaricloud wrote: »

I wouldn't ask for a raise on a contract job. They contracted you for a set price. If/when you get hired full time then I would expect that you would get a raise if not automatically then through asking.

It's a permanent contract position. If I don't ask for a raise I'll never get it

Repo Man

Everyone wrote: »

That does seem rather quick to be asking for one, but it doesn't hurt to ask. The worst he can say is no.

In my mind I think it may effect me negatively if they think I'm seeking employment elsewhere.

DPG

Prepare to find another job unless you are irreplaceable. Two months is a very short period of time to be asking for more money.

MiikeB

I did this once. I came in asking for a raise about 3 months after starting because I happened to learn I was hired below the salary range for the position (it was really awkward, about a month after starting they brought me a new offer letter for 3k more than the first and told me they were required to pay me that). I got shot down, so I worked my ass off and there came a time when we were already short handed. I first got myself a job offer somewhere else to use as leverage, then asked for a 20k raise and got it.

I wouldn't do this somewhere I was going to be long term, as it is kind of strong arming. This was in the government contracting world where the company only cares about you as long as the contract is on, then they dumb you.

demonfurbie

this works as well

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certhelp

MiikeB wrote: »

This was in the government contracting world where the company only cares about you as long as the contract is on, then they dumb you.

I thought the dumbing down takes place during the contract in govt. jobs.

skyline

DPG wrote: »

Prepare to find another job unless you are irreplaceable. Two months is a very short period of time to be asking for more money.

+1 to this!

If you do go ahead:

Schedule a meeting with parties involved.

Make sure to backup the reasons why you feel you deserve a raise.

DigitalZeroOne

Since you agreed and accepted a certain salary before you started this job, I would wait at least 1 year before asking for more money. If during your contract the company decides that they want to hire you full time, then that would start a new set of negotiations, and then you should sit down and discuss your new salary.

Repo Man

In case this helps out anyone in the future I figured I'd update this. I had an interview setup for a job and told my current employer about it. Told them it was strictly for financial reasons and that I really liked working there. Within a few hours they offered me a very nice raise and I'll be staying. The main thing is you have to go about it in a reasonable way and not be demanding. It also helps if they appreciate the work that you do.

Essendon

That was a pretty risk move, IMO. Not meaning to be harsh or anything, but you now make a classic case for being the first on the chopping board if the company downsizes. You got lucky they offered you more money to stay there, they could also have come back to you in an hour with security to escort you out. But glad it worked out for you!