Want to ask for a raise at work by email. Please help with the wording : )

Bettyboop

Evening all,

I am currently working away from the office and will be for another month or two. I want to ask for a raise as I haven't had one in over two years and besides that there are many reasons I should have one.

It would be easier sitting down with my manager but since this hasn't been possible for some time which is why making the request by email is the only way really.

How should I word it? Is there anything I should say? not say?

Thanks for your help I suppose I'm just not confident when it comes to something like this.

regularsaver1

I'd say a letter would be better than by email

I suggest putting the reasons in the letter as to why you think you merit an increase and give examples of the achivements ect

CFC

Crikey, can you not actually request a formal annual review or just a meeting with your manager, even if you have to book it in two months ahead.

Email is such a bad way to ask for more money...you could drop a hint in an email, and then request a meeting. Apart from anything else, an email or a letter gives your mean boss (oops I'm one of them :rolleyes: ) a good opportunity to craft a carefully composed missive telling you why you wont be getting a raise...take em by surprise in person!!!

roswell

Yikes dont use a email, send your manager a e-mail requesting a salary review If you can time it just before the end of work so its the last thing on his mind.

Then go in aremed with as much info as possible, eg months / yars since last pay increase, rate of inflation, salary for same or similar position in other compnays.

And finaly, " I feel that over the last XYZ time i have dont XYZ improved XYZ and fell that due to this I have given you exceleent value for my salary"

if he dares say that you havent worked hard enough ask how he can be a manger if he hasnt had the ability to inform you of this at any point before you requested the meeting.

hobo28

I agree, don't do it by e-mail. Gather as much comparative evidence as you can as roswell suggests then spring it on him/her.

If you can't do it face to face, do it over the phone if you must but please don't do it by e-mail.

ckerrd

You can by all means email and say you would like the opportunity to discuss your position and reward.
Suggest some dates.

There may be many reasons why you think you should have a raise, your boss may or may not agree.

Dan_Thunder

I'd ask for a review as it's nearly the end of the financial year. Don't necessarily state that it's about money, say that it's about your position and how you (or they) would like to move the role forward and you'd like their feedback on how you are currently operating within your role since your last appraisal.

That way you can get them get to agree that you've taken on additional roles/responsibilities since your last review and therefore leave yourself in a stronger position to request a better rate of renumeration. Something like:

Dear [insert name],

I have recently noticed it has been [X] months since my last performance review. As we are approaching the end of the business year I feel this would be a good opportunity to discuss my work to date and also to set future goals within the Company for myself.

If you could inform me of a suitable date at your earliest convenience it would be much appreciated.


Regards


[your name]


Might be worth CC-ing your Company's Personnel Officer as well just to show that you've initiated contact.

iceicebaby

Don't do it by e - mail you wont be taken seriously.

Request a reveiw and bring it up there face to face. Done forgget to have lost of evidence to back up the reasons why you are asking for the raise

Counting_Pennies_2

If you want to stand any chance of a pay rise you have to prove you are worthy of one.

Going the extra mile, excellent results, or a market review of similar salaries in the local area. All this is to be done face to face.

You say it is going to be another month or two before you go into the office, I would suggest seeing as it has been two years since your last rise you can wait until you return to work.

If you haven't had a formal appraisal recently, put in a request for one on your return.

You don't mention the circumstances of why you aren't going to be in the office for the next few months, but if it is for personal circumstances remember that the benefits your organisation give you are all part of the overall package, and if they have bent over backwards to accommodate any needs for you not being in work I wouldn't push it with demands for further pay for a couple of months.

Bettyboop

Hi, just to clarify, I am working for the company but on a few sites. I'm not off work but although I moved 1 step up the ladder a year ago the money has remained the same. Until the end of February I will be working between for the company (but for there clients in Birmingham and London). In fact tonight I am on my way to Manchester for a stop over and tomorrow to Glasgow. I will be home on Friday. Thanks for your very valuable advice.