At my job, we do not have traditional yearly reviews and I am not sure how to ask my current boss for a raise.

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March 16,2023 at 5:13PM UTC

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At my job, we do not have traditional yearly reviews and I am not sure how to ask my current boss for a raise. My boss was a coworker promoted to a management position. I handle alot of small problems that might normally fall to the manager but going on about 2 years now, he's got more of a hold on the day to day management duties but i am still the go-to for alot of problem from coworkers as well as from our office. I do not mind this except that my pay, specifically my bonus, is based on my ability to complete my own paperwork within X amount of time. Not only that, it effects my pay for a full quater, that's three months. How do I approach this? and what do I do if they brush me off? I don't think my boss will push our GM for me to get a raise even if my boss agreed I deserve it.

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AnonymousMarch 16,2023 at 8:13PM UTC
I would look on line for a template and/process to perform your own review.
That will give you focus and structure. Measure those benchmarks, collect examples of your stellar performance and come up with goals for next year. Once you've put together your review, set up a 1:1 to discuss that along with market information on titles and compensation ranges in your industry as well as the Markey as a whole. Then address any salary adjustment based on your current level of skills and experience along with a request for a merit raise based on your accomplishments and contributions tied to the company's core values, mission and performance.
AnonymousMarch 16,2023 at 9:14PM UTC
Spend some time putting together the details of you current "position", and then also include the additional tasks that you have been taking on. Present him with the the FACTS of the big picture, maybe he is oblivious to what you really do on a daily basis. Don't forget your "hype file"! What have you done for the company, and what more will you do after promoted? Your time to toot your own horn in a factual, professional manner! Good luck.
MislynMarch 20,2023 at 9:05PM UTC
Oh I hinted that I deserved more money to my ex boss and I got nothing. I’ve even had one of the business partners tease me and say I should be making more money . (Of course he’s not the partner that deals with the payroll) I had women that cleaned the toilets at work making more money then I was. Not anymore I left that joke of a job and have never looked back.
Kathryn MontbriandApril 6,2023 at 4:30PM UTC
To add to Tami's suggestion about compiling facts - it might help to do a time study and document what percentage of the week is going to 'core role' vs. these 'extras'. If you can show that a meaningful percentage of your time is going to the extras, you could start a conversation around 1) readjusting the bonus structure so you are ensured more pay in your base comp or 2) readjusting the workload so the core work (which the company tells you is more valuable) is prioritized above the extras.