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How to ask for a raise and what to do if denied?

I work at a place where (it’s common) the schedule, raises, bonuses etc ONLY go by the number of hours worked (seniority). I’m constantly being told I’m one of the best at what I do, that they would struggle without me etc. Getting paid extra in compliments basically Well after a few years I’m ready to ask for a raise, company makes millions and I take home less than $40k. It will take me several more years until I’m topped out. HCOL area so it’s a joke. What do I do if denied? I know the go to answer is just get a better job but man, if it were that easy we’d all go right to the best jobs. Do you guys think strictly going by seniority is fair? No recognition for the best workers if it only goes by hours worked, the best workers get the same raises…


I work at a place where (it’s common) the schedule, raises, bonuses etc ONLY go by the number of hours worked (seniority).

I’m constantly being told I’m one of the best at what I do, that they would struggle without me etc. Getting paid extra in compliments basically

Well after a few years I’m ready to ask for a raise, company makes millions and I take home less than $40k. It will take me several more years until I’m topped out.

HCOL area so it’s a joke.

What do I do if denied? I know the go to answer is just get a better job but man, if it were that easy we’d all go right to the best jobs.

Do you guys think strictly going by seniority is fair? No recognition for the best workers if it only goes by hours worked, the best workers get the same raises etc as the worst workers

I’m anticipating an answer of it not being their policy or some bs like that, what should my response be??

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