I discovered the most obvious recipe

[Pekka]

... for getting a raise.

That is, make money for them. When you do, they like you. They like you making money for them and to ensure that, they want to keep you happy. Because you can do it again. And again. And again.

Also, save the butts of the superior ones. Make sure they don't take it for granted. When it's outside your responsibilities, don't make it too much of a big deal, but definitely make it a deal.

Then you get more money. Repeat. But just don't over do it, then they think you're supposed to be making them money when it's actually extra. Make it outside your range. It impresses the most blackened hearts.

[Kontiki]

Congrats on your discovery. Going to work on learning to dial a phone next?

[rah]

Dooh

[snoopy369]

Thanks, Pekka! Now I can get a raise

[Japher]

Other ways to get raises:

- Do something poorly, on purpose, long enough for your boss to notice. Then, when they do notice express a sincere interest in wanting to improve and change. Then start doing it better, then ask for a raise.

- Get pregnant. I know that MO won't work for +50% of the population. However, to all you ladies out there, having a kid is an excellent way to ensure a raise and/or promotion. Why? Because they don't want you to go on maturnity leave for 6 months only to never come back. So, to intice you to stay they will sh!t all over those who had to pick up your slack why you were out and promote you! yaay!

- Blackmail.

[Traianvs]

Other ways to get raises:

- Do something poorly, on purpose, long enough for your boss to notice. Then, when they do notice express a sincere interest in wanting to improve and change. Then start doing it better, then ask for a raise.

- Get pregnant. I know that MO won't work for +50% of the population. However, to all you ladies out there, having a kid is an excellent way to ensure a raise and/or promotion. Why? Because they don't want you to go on maturnity leave for 6 months only to never come back. So, to intice you to stay they will sh!t all over those who had to pick up your slack why you were out and promote you! yaay!

- Blackmail.

I approve of the first and third method, but your second one fails. I don't see why a raise would substantially improve your financial status if you have to raise a kid. Freshly born spawn requires a significant investment, so you'll end up with a net loss and a 90% decrease in free time.

[onodera]

Your advice won't really work if you're in a money-spending, not a money-making deaprtment and your boss isn't even interested in saving money.

[Saras]

own your own business

extra profits - taxes = extra "salary"

[snoopy369]

Then you have to do the taxes and stuff, though.