HOW TO ASK FOR A RAISE

We could all use some extra money, some of us even deserve it, but not all of us know how to broach the subject of a raise with our boss. Here are a few tips on how to ask for a raise without looking greedy or desperate.

#1.) BUILD YOUR CASE. Come in with a list of specific things you've done to deserve a raise. It also helps if, while you're reminding your boss what a good worker you are, you can also point to examples of how you actually save the company money.

#2.) RESEARCH THE GOING RATE. Use the internet to find out what people in your profession are making, and let your boss know if you know you're being underpaid.

#3.) IT'S ALL IN THE TIMING. Don't ask for a raise during your performance review when both you and your boss are struggling to remember what you've done over the past year.
--Instead, ask for a raise after you've successfully completed a major project, while those positive feelings are still fresh in your boss' mind.

#4.) HAVE A PLAN "B". If your company can't afford to pay you more, try asking for better benefits or more time off instead.

(Career Builder)