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Asking for a raise need opinions
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:10 am
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:10 am
Give you a little background info. I work for one of the largest companies in the world as a civil engineer. I am currently the only one left that knows how to do the certain type of projects we do. The other 2 left this past year. I started this job right out of college 2 years ago and ever since the other 2 left, my workload has atleast doubled and the stress has doubled. I want to ask for a raise because of my new responsibilities. Do I have a pretty good case for a raise?
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:11 am to Civildawg
Probably. But there is that part of job descriptions that reads, "other duties as assigned".
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:12 am to Civildawg
Ask for a pay decrease. Win/win
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:12 am to Civildawg
Yes, especially considering you "technically" are now considered an E.I. 2 instead of an E.I. 1.
You'll be a 2 until you get your P.E., btw.
You'll be a 2 until you get your P.E., btw.
This post was edited on 2/26/14 at 8:17 am
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:14 am to Civildawg
Sounds like it to me
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:15 am to Civildawg
Oil and gas?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:17 am to Civildawg
I have never asked for a raise. Work hard and excel and raises will be given. Same line of wk
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:17 am to theBeard
Have you been given any sort of a raise in the 2 years you've been there?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:18 am to Civildawg
Sounds like you have a case.
The time to address this is during your yearly performance review. I assume you have to fill out some sort of form (my company calls it a PDD) where you describe how you met or exceeded your objectives from last year. Put together a solid case with lear measurable facts on how you exceeded the job description. Companies need real data to justify raises/promotions, not touchy-feelie "he's been working real hard and trying his best" stuff.
If you're putting in the quality work, and your boss is a fair man, you shouldn't have a problem.
The time to address this is during your yearly performance review. I assume you have to fill out some sort of form (my company calls it a PDD) where you describe how you met or exceeded your objectives from last year. Put together a solid case with lear measurable facts on how you exceeded the job description. Companies need real data to justify raises/promotions, not touchy-feelie "he's been working real hard and trying his best" stuff.
If you're putting in the quality work, and your boss is a fair man, you shouldn't have a problem.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:21 am to TygerTyger
My yearly review is tomorrow. I have had a cost of living raise increase, but everyone gets that in the company.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:23 am to Civildawg
No you're not getting a raise. Get back to work!
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:23 am to OnTheBrink
Outline those points when you speak to them and see how it goes. Worst is the say no. They are not paying two people's salaries so they should be able to boost your pay. Good luck.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:23 am to Civildawg
lay out your case with market research, your stats of being successful on projects, etc…be prepared to walk out of that meeting
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:26 am to Civildawg
"We are currently restructuring, and there is no room for raises at the present time"
-Jacobs Management
-Jacobs Management
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:28 am to Civildawg
If you genuinely deserve a raise and your boss has not recommended you for a raise, then you probably should be looking for another job. If you want to stay with your current employer, tell them the truth that you would like to stay with them but use a better paying job as leverage to get a raise. Since 2 other engineers have already left, they will either give you the raise or hire more young engineers.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:29 am to Civildawg
Don't ask for a raise...Ask what you can do to earn more money...
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:30 am to Civildawg
Civil Engineer here - send me an email with what company, and I might be able to give you solid advice.
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:30 am to davesdawgs
quote:
but use a better paying job as leverage to get a raise.
before using that I would have another offer pending. Some employers today will call that bluff and then you are sol
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:30 am to Civildawg
Seems like you have a valid point for a raise. If go say exactly what you said here to your boss.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:47 am to AUCE05
email sent
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