I’ve worked this retail place for 6 years and I only make $1.50 more than new people. I am pretty good at what I do.
The only thing is that I’ve ALWAYS been part time because I’m still a student, sometimes only working one or two days a week. So I’m not sure how it works for getting raises when I don’t work nearly as much as other part timers and definitely not full timers. But I’ve been loyal to the company as much as a student can be.
How much is it realistic to ask for when I ask them for a raise? I really, really don’t want to quit. I want to make this work if possible because I am autistic and I’m good at what I do there and it’s a quieter, low-stress job. I’ve looked at indeed in my hometown and school town and the only available jobs are either high stress food jobs or jobs that don’t guarantee the same pay I’m at now and potentially not flexible hours.
Thank you for any advice.