conversation: User (Natguard1821): "Back in April, I received a $2/hr raise. An email was sent to our “finance” department(smaller company, one lady handles payroll) and myself instructing them to “Give (me) another $2/hr immediately. Expect another to him in six months to get him up to a good tech pay scale.” That is quoted directly from the email, and that was back in the first week of April. \n\nWe are now about two weeks past that 6 month mark, and it has not yet been reflected on my paycheck. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to go up automatically, as this is the sort of thing I would undoubtedly have to remind them about. And it has also been 6 months since that was sent out, and I don’t expect memory to serve them well, given there is a history of forgetfulness to another level within this company. Not to be rude, and not bashing my company, nor my management, but they do not have the best memory of things and it can be very frustrating to deal with. \n\nWhat I would like to know is what is the best way to bring this subject up to my boss? He’s very non confrontational, doesn’t like controversy, and has just a terrible memory. I’m afraid he/they may try to “shrimp” out of it and come up with a reason to not give it to me at this time. Such as, I wasn’t promised a raise technically, but was “expected” to receive one. \n\nI want to be as respectful as possible when approaching this situation. I’ve just never been the type to demand or even ask for a raise. The last one was given to me out of nowhere. Was told he was just happy with my performance, and it was time for a raise(which sparked this upcoming raise). Any help or advice on approaching this topic would be greatly appreciated. "
  Self: "It seems as if they're taking advantage of your politeness to me. Go up to the boss and directly ask him " hey (boss name) I never got that raised you promised me 6 months ago. I'd very much appreciate if you could correct this error and pay me what I am due. Don't forget he's your boss. His job is to pay you first not be your friend.\n\nGood luck"
  TellYouYourFuture (TellYouYourFuture): "Don't say this, wow.\n\nIts an insult to say, "error" that way and its a threatening demand to say,  "Pay me what I am due""
  