Question: Is it ok to ask for a raise after just going permanent? I have been working with a company for the past month and a half. I am an executive assistant and I go permanent mid-December. But when I go permanent I want a $3/hr raise. I first interviewed with the company for the receptionist position (I was really desperate to work) and I wasn't hired because I was overqualified. But I got a call 2 weeks later for the exec. assistant position which I got. Well when I had originally interviewed for the receptionist position I told them that I would expect between $15-17/hr (I already knew that they were paying about $15). And so when I got the executive assistant position instead of re-negotiating the salary they just started me off at $17. Well they ended up hiring another receptionist and I found out she makes $16/hr. So now even though I do double the work we get paid the same. And I want to ask for a raise in another month when I go permanent. Is that wrong and how should I go about doing it?

Answer: If you got your position thru a temp agency, talk with them first.\nWait at least a month after going permanent, to ask for a raise-$ 2.75 dont ask for the whole $3 .  And in that month, be building a good rapport with your manager and h.r. person. Never mention what the receptionist makes because in a sense, she is the face of the company when people walk in the door or call on the phone.(trust me) Also, no matter how upset you get, never let anyone at work know it because people can have big mouths especially in a corporate setting. Keep your cool never let them see you sweat and if you are mad about anything, especially what someone else is making or the work load, express your feelings only outside of work.
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