I started this job a month ago and the work load wasn’t anything crazy. My offer letter says that in six months I will get a raise. An employee just quit and I’m being handed off some of the work she did. My boss isn’t looking to rehire someone for this position. It’s a small place of six employees at this specific office, but it has more employees in other cities. Is it appropriate to ask for a raise now? I’m also intimidated by my boss as she is nice to me but in general a blunt, rude, gets angry at simple questions asked kind of person.