I’m a 19yr old working as a dental assistant for a private practice. I live with my partner and I’m currently trying to save up for a car/ house one day.
The problem is, I get paid 13/hr, this is after asking for a raise of my previous 12/hr back in the summer when I explained to my boss that cost of living is so high, etc and I was hoping for more than a dollar raise but too nervous/ scared to push forward. And I have a hard time advocating for myself. But I can’t keep living paycheck to paycheck and I’m not able to save any money due to bills and basic necessities.
Anywho we’re short staffed so I’ve been busting my ass even more so than usual, and I feel like I should getting paid way more. Minimum wage in my state is 15 and dental assistants make 16-25. I’m close with one of the doctors here and feel bad to possibly quit but I work full time and don’t want to get a second job because this job takes up a lot of my time already. I guess what I’m wondering is wording to say that I need more pay or I’ll have to find another job?