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I requested a raise from my boss one month ago. He told me to write a letter about everything I contribute to the company and why I deserve the raise. I turned it in to him and didn't hear from him for 10 days despite 3 emails [keep in mind that my boss is an absolute idiot]. He let me know that I will be sitting down and discussing with two managers below him and they will report to him what they think.

I feel as if they are jerking me around, given that its already been almost 5 weeks since my initial request, and there is really no end in sight [although I will know more after I meet with the two managers tomorrow]

My question is, what is a reasonable amount of time for a company to approve or deny a request for a raise. Also, if it gets approved, would it be unprofessional to ask that the pay be retroactive to the payperiod that I first requested it?

Thanks all!

Not entirely sure about how it goes in the states. But here in the UK you are entitled to a raise, by LAW to cover (at the very least) inflation. I.E. As the cost of living increases, so does your wage if you remain in that job. Now, you usually get a bit more but at least you are guaranteed something.

I would say, its a good idea to look into employment law AND your contract. I would also say that if you are not hearing anything from you "manager" you are fully justified in making a complaint regarding him not doing his job to his best ability. His responsibility is too his staff too - thats what he is employed to do right?

Back pay is always tricky, but you can ask. What are they going to do? Fire you for asking. They may just deny you and consider you a cheeky fucker. But thats not all bad, twist it around and call it "ambitious".

It just sounds like every other boss ever, wants all your time but wont give shit up. Time to take the power back..

Dan

Do some homework on your company's own policy as far as anual reviews/evaluations, raises, etc. Every company has personel policies...so look up yours and see what it says on the matter.
If you've gotten reviews/evaluations from your boss before, I'd assume either those or a summary of them is in writing..dig up your copies and see what your boss has said about you. If you haven't had one yet, then figure when you were supposed to have had one..or when your next one is.

And, if your boss says, "No" to the raise...perhaps you can re-frame the discussion into: "If not now, when..." or, "What specific steps should I take toward that goal?" Ask the boss to put those in writing, preferrably with time-frames for each.

Thanks for all of your help...

so I had an "annual review" with two managers [not even the head director, just two managers he delegated this task to]. Anyway, they informed me that since I receive monthly bonuses based on my companies total sales, I am not eligible for a raise. Apparently, this is the policy of the corporation that bought us out a year ago. I'm actually not that bummed because I'm going to quit in April to live in Hungary, but I've put in good service and deserve to be above what I started out on.

Has anybody else heard of a policy where no raises are given if you're on a bonus plan, or is the corporation just a bunch of profit-driven whores?

I just heard it now when you said it

I think corporations can set their own raise criteria. Wether what those managers told you is bull or not, remains to be seen. You can probably look into it by contacting someone in HR from the parent company. However, regardless of bonus, if you feel you deserve a raise, then you should ask for one(is your bonus team/department/company wide?, or tailored to your direct work on the results?) . They can reject it and risk losing your valuable contribution, and at that point you can decide to quit if you feel you're not being appreciated for your work.

I don't mean to sound cruel, but I think that's how the employement market works.

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is the corporation just a bunch of profit-driven whores?

Don't forget that we all are.