How do I renegotiate my wage without getting fired or quitting?

Negotiating requires facts presented in such a way so as to almost force the other person to see that you are correct and react accordingly. Don't whine. Have facts, real facts, that point to you being a valued employee worth the money. You need to be an asset. Do not compare yourself to others especially in a negative way. This is about you and your worth, not about slamming the guy that comes in late everyday. Have those pay charts with you. Are you performing ALL those $10.45/hour duties? Be prepared to accept something in the middle. Do not threaten. If you cant reach an agreement, take some time to think things over and then make a decision. Leaving might be the best bet but think before you act. Above all, be professional and be able to substantiate your value in concrete terms, not simply that youre a "good worker" that has a lot on their plate. Take a look at things realistically and see if you can't streamline your workload. Good luck!

If you're only getting $7.15 an hour, why not just leave and find something that pays you more? It's not like such work doesn't exist. That being said, find a new job and then tell your current boss you want equal pay or you walk: you'll see how important you are to them then. That's scary, no doubt, but either way you'll be making more money.

This usually works: First draw up a list of duties that you are responsible for (what you were hired for) Second list all the duties you perform and the time you spend on each, and highlight the duties that are above and beyond what your normal responsibilities should be. Then sum it all up and say "I not only find these extra duties easy to perform but I also feel good about being able to contribute my best to the company. In all fairness my salary should be reevaluated. This would not only assure me that the company appreciates my value but will also gain me the respect that belongs to a managerial position." Date your memo and cc: it to everyone that is in a position to evaluate you. Remember you don't have to beg. You are selling something of value. Dont let it sound like an "Or Else" thing. Dont mention other people or pay scales. This puts the ball back in their court and they will get a positive message. Good Luck

Hi, you could say to your boss this:

Pasive agresive way of doing it:

HI mr, or miss. I noticed that my wage is below the 10.45 standard for my position and I was wondering if you could look into it. I could really use a raise! Smile :)

Direct way of doing it.

Mr or Miss. I hate to ask, but would it be posible to get a raise? I was thinking along the lines of 10:45 which is the national average for my position. What do you think?

I would set up a meeting with your boss and start off with how much you enjoy yuor job. Be specific as to what you enjoy about your job and why you like working for your boss.

Then I would bring up that you have been reading/hearing that your current wage may be lower than what it should be and if, after a review, you could get a raise to something more reasonable.

Yuo may want to explain financial obligations that you want to take care of and a future you want to build.

Ask your boss what you need to do to get that pay increase and write it down in the boss’s presence if you can. Give it some time, and then let your boss know you are doing exactly as told and if you do not get a raise, then ask why? Go from there.

don't be afraid to talk to your boss. they can't fire you for asking about a raise.