When can you ask for a raise?

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I work as a set up technician at a polaris and brp dealership. I’ve been here for over six months. 7-8 months, I forget the exact time I started. I haven’t had a review or anything and haven’t heard anything about one. I’m currently being paid $15.50 an hour which don’t get me wrong isnt terrible, but its also less than what I was getting at walmart.

I understand that in the beginning I had basically no experience but I also know I’ve learned and improved. I also know I’m not the fastest worker but again I’ve improved and I do my best to make up for it with thouroughness.

Is it ok for me to ask for a raise or would it cause issues?

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There are some tricks to doing it in a way most likely to generate results. How is the management structure there? Is there a dedicated HR person? Do you have an immediate supervisor who is seperate from the owner/manager?

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No dedicated HR as far as I know. We have a shop manager who would be like our supervisor but hes not the owner. It goes Owner, shop manager, then secondary shop manager(?) Not sure his exact position title. Above me below shop manager.

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For large things we always talk to the shop manager. Smaller less important things we go to the secondary shop manager.

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Do you know what the other people at your level are getting paid?

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Not totally sure. I havent asked any of my coworkers. I think theres some weird rules around asking others their pay. Had a coworker mention he’s made 24,000 year to date. He started around the time I did. After some number crunching I estimated he makes 17-20 an hour.

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When I worked at Outback Steakhouse house the owner took you into his office every 6 months, gave you a performance review and a raise.

My delivery driver job is about once a year.

My computer technician job allows me to negotiate pricing so it’s up to me how much I make. But they do have a recommended service pricing list.

When they increase the prices on that list it’s basically like a raise.

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There are very clear laws that say all employees in the US must be allowed to freely discuss salary with each other. That doesn’t mean every employer follows those laws, but it DOES mean if your boss yells at you for discussing wages, they are breaking the law.

An employer who actively breaks the law is less likely to give a raise to a pregnant woman.

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This website might help. It gives average wages in the country, and compares them to average wages in your state.

Other things to keep in mind

  • Is your company currently shortstaffed? Are they currently hiring/struggling to fill positions?
  • Did you recently get some kind of praise for work you have done?
  • Conversely, have you recently been written up for anything?
  • Is the company currently doing well financially?
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