a couple of friends of mine have a really hard time asking for a raise and I was just wondering how many folks feel the same. As I was comptemplating whether or not I am, I recalled asking for a raise once, getting told no, so I sued the school district and won back wages and the raise to boot, so I guess for me that'd be a no lol!

another poll just cuz im curious and have nothing better to do tonight!

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When I was employed I didn't have any issues asking for a raise. I was the only guy at the shop trained to do what I did and I did my job well. All I had to say was "either I get this raise, or I get another job". It kinda backfired at the end though, cause I was making so much money they decided I should be one of the first one's layed off and they outsourced my work for less money then they were paying me. Oh well.

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When true patriots become labeled as enemies than you can bury my corpse right beside lady liberty's.

What's a raise? At the high point of the construction boom here in Ohio, I was getting around $30 - $35 a hour, before 9/11. It just went downhill from there. Now, I can't even find a skilled laborer job @ min wage. The folks still employed, most I know, are not even pulling 40 hours a week. I seen a horrible statistic for Ohio, since 2002, on the DOL web site, showing every industry declining, job and wages, except healthcare and Government.

seems like we're all in the same boat there, buddy

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Hehe...I know...its actually been somewhat of a blessing in disguise, I suppose. I've stayed productive helping out the elders around me, but I miss that gainful employment feeling. And as you see above I blurt out rants and vent...

we're in the shoot the breeze section

I havent been anyones employee for awhile now...but when I was I figured if Im making them money hand over fist then they gotta break bread...I would tell my boss I expected a raise or comission on top of my base salary if they said no...then I went elsewhere on short notice...the squeaky Wheel gets the oil =) and I've got mouths to feed.

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"Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it."
— Mark Twain

"You've gotta be outta your mind not to smoke dope"
-Jack Herer

No problem asking for a raise for myself, the problem is actually getting one. I work for Subway, who is doing really well right now, but they aren't trying to come up off any money right now. I have been stuck at the same hourly wage for over a year now, needless to say I'm lookin' for other employment.

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No point in mentioning these bats I thought, poor bastard will see them soon enough.

Generally, people get paid what they think they're worth.

Believe you're worth more, and you'll usually get it -- assuming a modest degree of competence ;)

Also realize that new hires often make more than senior existing personal. So changing jobs can be the quickest route to more money... or negotiating a raise to match the most recent new hire can be a tactic to try, before jumping ship.

I would have voted. But, there's no answer that isn't either negative or over the top.

For me, it's no problem, at all. But, I certainly wouldn't sue anyone if I didn't get what I wanted. I would just start looking for someone that would pay me what I'm worth.

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