So I need a raise. It's been 5 years since my last one. My work load has not increased but my income is decreasing this month since my older son turned 18. Now I will no longer get social security for him. I had hoped they would raise the younger son's amount, but I just found out that will not happen. Apparently he is already getting the max he is allowed to get which is 75 percent of my husband's amount soooooo....
Anyway I decided to ask for a raise. I also decided to write it instead of asking directly. I wanted to know if you have any thoughts on any of it.
Here is what I wrote. I haven't given it to him yet. I plan on leaving it on his desk after he leaves so he will see it in the morning before I come in. That way he will have time to think about it and not be put on the spot. Plus I feel I can verbalize in writing better and get all my thoughts on paper. Tell me what you think.
This is a hard thing for me to ask you, and I didnt want to put you on the spot so I decided to put it in writing. Its also easier for me to get my thoughts out this way and give you time to think about it before answering me. I would like to know if its possible for you to give me a raise? I feel bad having to ask for it, because I know sometimes you dont take your paycheck, but I also havent had a raise in the last 5 years. I appreciate all you do for us and I am grateful to have a job in this economy. I am not looking for employment elsewhere, and I do enjoy working here. As you know, in October I took on a second job. The hours are not consistent and its considerably less than I make here but I had to do something. This month I found out that I am losing almost 1200.00 per month from social security since XXXXXXX is now 18 and graduated. I know that my financial situation is not your problem. I have to look at all my options. Even with a raise I might have to get a third job, I dont know. So what I would like to ask for is a $2.00 an hour increase. That is roughly cost of living over the past 5 years. If you can do this for me, I would be content not to have another raise for a few more years. If you cannot, I will understand and it wont change my performance or my desire to remain employed here. Thank you for considering it.
Anyway I decided to ask for a raise. I also decided to write it instead of asking directly. I wanted to know if you have any thoughts on any of it.
Here is what I wrote. I haven't given it to him yet. I plan on leaving it on his desk after he leaves so he will see it in the morning before I come in. That way he will have time to think about it and not be put on the spot. Plus I feel I can verbalize in writing better and get all my thoughts on paper. Tell me what you think.
This is a hard thing for me to ask you, and I didnt want to put you on the spot so I decided to put it in writing. Its also easier for me to get my thoughts out this way and give you time to think about it before answering me. I would like to know if its possible for you to give me a raise? I feel bad having to ask for it, because I know sometimes you dont take your paycheck, but I also havent had a raise in the last 5 years. I appreciate all you do for us and I am grateful to have a job in this economy. I am not looking for employment elsewhere, and I do enjoy working here. As you know, in October I took on a second job. The hours are not consistent and its considerably less than I make here but I had to do something. This month I found out that I am losing almost 1200.00 per month from social security since XXXXXXX is now 18 and graduated. I know that my financial situation is not your problem. I have to look at all my options. Even with a raise I might have to get a third job, I dont know. So what I would like to ask for is a $2.00 an hour increase. That is roughly cost of living over the past 5 years. If you can do this for me, I would be content not to have another raise for a few more years. If you cannot, I will understand and it wont change my performance or my desire to remain employed here. Thank you for considering it.
