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[–] • 5 pts

You do not need to get another job or insult them or any of that junk that others are suggesting. You also do not need to decline the raise.. What you need to do is negotiate from there. Thank them for what they offered you but simply inform them in a polite way that that is not quite enough and tell them what you need.. If they do not give you what you need, then you inform them that you will start looking for another job if they cannot accommodate you. I have 8 guys working for me and one of them does this to me every year. And he gets it or at least a portion of it. I need him more than he needs me.

[–] • 1 pt

I have 8 guys working for me and one of them does this to me every year. And he gets it or at least a portion of it. I need him more than he needs me.

Thanks, I'll be sure to ask you for a bigger raise next year.

[–] • 1 pt

Agreed. Never turn down a raise. It doesn't make your negotiating position any stronger. It just seems petulant. The correct response is "Thank you, this brings my salary a bit closer to where I believe it should be judging by positions I've seen in other companies in this area. I still plan to talk to some of them in the next few months."

[–] • 0 pt

Definitely the most reasonable response so far.

I'm not looking to fight the guy, and I'm not looking to leave the job, he just gave me a raise when I was preparing to ask for a bigger one.

[–] • 1 pt

I also employ multiple people, and we provide pretty good compensation, but I've still had people asking for larger raises.

I don't mind people doing that at all, I'd rather them let me know if they are unhappy with their compensation so I can make a business decision instead of them just jumping ship.

But, it's also important that you know your worth for good or for bad. If you are an essential part of the business operating, you have value and leverage. If you are already making more than other more productive team members, and the business is struggling to make a positive ROI on your salary, asking for more money is just going to make them start planning on replacing you.

I've had it go both ways, vital hard working team members that I've immediately increased their rate to meet what they wanted; OR Dead weight entitled employees completed disconnected from reality, not realizing we are already struggling to make the case to keep them on the team.

[–] • 1 pt

I think that you should thank him. Times are tight right now for a lot of folks. But you should also not be afraid to ask for what you need. It is amazingly hard to find good employees right now. If you are good at your job and show up regularly you are probably worth more than he can afford to pay you. Hopefully you guys can meet in the middle somewhere.

[–] • 4 pts

Find a new job and tell them you already make your current rate plus raise.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Find a new job and tell them you already make your current rate plus raise.

This IS the best plan. You have no leverage if you don't get another job.

[–] • 2 pts

That's a hard one partner. You'll cause grief and ignorance towards you if you tell them the size was insulting. Might be best to line a new job up of equal value and tell them your being offer xyz more

[–] • 2 pts (edited )

That's it? AFTER ALL IVE DONE FOR YOU PEOPLE??? Then use words like antisemitism and non inclusive or something

[–] • 1 pt

If it's a thing where your company does raises once a year, then you should negotiate now. Otherwise, accept the raise and ask for another one soon.

[–] • 1 pt

When I'd get petty raises at work as a kid my grandpa would always tell me to tell them, "of course this is better than a stick in the eye, but my expenses are x, and my paycheck is y. I'm struggling to make ends meet here and though I'd love to stay I also need to do what is necessary to take are of my own business." I always ended up empty handed, respected, and finding a new job anyway. The only right answer is what ever you do keep your integrity in tact, a good reference is a good reference.

[–] • 1 pt (edited )

I don't think that's an effective strategy. Think how rich jews are generally. Can you see a jew doing this?

You can learn from the jew without being a jew. Accept the raise and thank them for it. Tell them how you feel and ask what it will take to get there.

[–] • 1 pt

Just ask if they are joking. Then say 'I thought that I was worth a little bit more than that but if you say so.. Then I guess this is goodbye.' If they like you they'll keep you, if not you learned something.

[–] • 1 pt

Having a job already lined up is the best strategy, but if you are capable ofbyour skills and sure you can find another very quickly you need to not sign the current paperwork. Tell them you feel you deserve a merit increase because...whatever the fuck it is. Have a big list of why or why nots. If multiple people do the same job or title as you you need to tell them why you are the shit vs others. Dont knock your other coworkers just highlight how you shine. Ask for a bit more than you originally wanted. If they want to keep you theyll 'discuss' this in the background. Dont let them tell you some bullshit about being 'capped' out. If they want to keep you theyll invent a new notherfucking title for you. Good luck

[–] • 1 pt

If you want you could always tell them only jews nickel and dime goyim. Good Christian stay away from such jew tactics as to stay right with Jesus