Usually each company here has its own review schedule to evaluate employee's performance. Once a year(the end of each year) is normal. This may not apply to some labor jobs. 7 Y: m* k, F" n! I3 S
- F: O8 N+ P7 m% e; s! [* q# mI have no experience of asking salary increase myself. But I did get 7% and 17% increase in the last two years. I'm happy my boss had recognized my value. Your boss might, too. B+ I5 M& U+ M2 `
$ \& u$ Q- g7 H `: n) p/ \For your question, I think if they promised to give you an increase after the probation period, you could just ask for a work review, they should know that you are actually asking a higher salary.
It is very hard to get a raise by plain asking. Two situations other than the scheduled review will work though (a) when you have another offer at hand, and the company is willing to match up that offer. (b) An unexpected promoption. / l9 f2 L6 }! g+ }/ h) [, d5 [9 F$ h3 R
By no means, just asking would not cost anything anyway. I dont think the company will just fire people for asking a raise. If one has solid performance, and hesalso knows that he is under the average salary in the work group (e.g. the guys with the same sort of work). For sure to ask. Otherwise, the company will be more than happy to keep someone good with less pay.