I want a raise at work - am i valid in asking for one?

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AkumA

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About 2 years ago, I was offered a job to work as an appraiser. The owner paid for my schooling in full, and ultimately hooked me up with a good job and career.

He wanted to hire me as a residential appraiser which is like 4 months of school, 1 year of training. I start at 35 while I train and go to school. Then I make money on reports. I would be on my way making more money a lot quicker.

As I was schooling, he wanted to train me as a commercial appraiser - at the time I was mad because it was another 8 months of school, harder classes and another full year of training on the job. So 1 year of school, 2 years of training. (same salary for 2 years)

Its been over a year now, and I haven't gotten a raise in any way. I don't know if i feel like its right to ask due to the fact he hooked me up, at the same time I directly make them about 200k (never mind the side work I do to help the VP and CEO) a year while I make 70. The 70 is off my base salary + work. I want a larger base salary - I don't care what it is, but I want a raise.

Given this opportunity he offered me and the career path he helped set, Can I ask for a raise? Is that an ungrateful move if I do that?
 
Once you are finished, you will be making a lot more money, right? So I would probably just tough it out a bit longer.**









**this advice is for the off chance that you are telling the truth.
 
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Ask yourself this: Could you make more money at one of their competitors?

If yes, then yes.

If no, then no.

Never mind the fact that they "hooked you up" with a career. You're hooking them up with revenue. The relationship is an economic one. Treat it economically.
 
since you spend all day watching youtube and playing flash games, I will go out on a limb and say no
 
i tell everyone i make 70k but i just made a thread about getting a 2nd job as a food runner to make ends meet

he he
 
Oh yeah - another note. I brought in a large client for them and never saw anything from it. USPS is the client. My mom is head of the real estate dept in NJ.
 
ask for inflation + 5% a year. its very fair. do NOT get defensive about your accomplishments on the job unless he is obviously ignorant about them during the talks.
 
ask for a review, do your research on salary ranges based on your job title/prospective title. convince them in the review you are worth more than you are earning.
 
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