You’ve worked long and hard at your job, and it’s about time you saw some financial rewards for it. How to ask for a raise:
Besides companies that have policies providing periodic reviews and annual cost of living raises, it is rare for employers to give pay increases to employees on their own initiative. Some experts believe that moving to another company is the best way to be rewarded for your talents. Others think winning the lottery is a sure-fire way to increase your income. However, you’ve invested your time and you really like your job. You just don’t like the pay (and that guy who always wears bow ties). No matter how much you deserve a raise, asking for one can be very intimidating. Here are some guidelines to help you get what you want.