Get that Raise Making the Case its been too Long
Was Elvis still alive the last time you got a raise? Maybe not. But it still feels that way. If it's been a while since you got your last raise, it might be time to ask for one. Here are some ways to handle requesting an increase in salary when you haven't received on in a while.
Has it been two or three years since your ANNUAL evaluations? If so, Houston we've got a problem. You should be receiving an evaluation annually if that's what was told to you when you got the job. Politely send a reminder to your boss that you have not received your evaluation and would like to discuss a raise in pay. If he does not respond, send another email with his supervisor or partner ccd. If that doesn't work either, ask him to set an appointment for your evaluation, or ask human resources to do so.
Were you promised incremental raises every year or six months? If so, you need to talk to your boss about this. It really isn't in your place to have to remind them to give you raises they know you were supposed to get. Have a meeting with your boss or human resources and discuss the outlined raises in salary you were supposed to receive. Ask why they have not occurred and what you can do in the future to ensure you receive these wage increases.
If nothing was guaranteed to you when you first entered the job, and there are no incremental increases, argue cost-of-living. Cost-of-living increases about 2-3% every year and if your employer does not provide performance-based raises, they need to adjust your salary to reflect increases in cost of living.
Sometimes, the simple fact that you haven't had a raise in several years is argument enough. Meet with your boss to discuss why you have not received a raise, talk to him about reasons why you need a raise, such as cost of living, change in lifestyle like a new baby or marriage, and even just based on performance. They may mention that there is no money for raises, but may provide you added benefits such as more vacation time or work from home. It's up to you to determine if this type of incentive is acceptable in place of a raise.
If none of the above arguments provide results and you don't feel you should continue working at your place of employment if you don't get some sort of raise, it's time to look for a new job.
