When and how to ask for a raise

Good times are after you have worked well for 6 to 12 months, after you learn a new skill, or when you take on more work. Bad times are when the business is in trouble or your boss is busy and stressed.

• check_circleHow long you have worked there.
• check_circleNew skills you learned and extra work you do now.
• check_circleWhat others earn for similar work in your city. IndicJobs salaries help you check.

Ask for a few minutes in private: "Sir, I have worked here for one year. I now also handle the tandoor and train new helpers. Can we talk about my salary?" Then listen.

Ask what you need to do to get a raise, and when to talk again. If pay stays far below the market for a long time, it may be time to look for a better job.