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How to get a commission raise from a selfish boss
Career / 9:44 PM - Monday February 08, 2010

How to get a commission raise from a selfish boss

I work in a lucrative commission only business. I've been with the same partner for 4.5 years and my pay over the last 2 years has been under my value.

Recently as of november, my partner gave me a new contract....giving me a large pay raise, however now he is still questioning it because we brought on a new person.

My partner keeps emphasizing we need to "include" this new person on deals we do, but doesnt seem to emphasize much about my status.

I am frustrated and concerned. How do you deal with an egocentric person like this controlling your fate when your hard work has made them better at what they do

Thanks

- Asked by ddiii, A Guy Critical, Male, 29-35

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That's kinda the way it goes. When you have a company of course you are going to hire the best you can find to make yourself look good. Not to be rude, but if you feel you can do it better than him, then start your own business. In these economic times be lucky your not getting a decrease in your pay. Right about now, its hard to ask for a raise. Be grateful you still have a job to wake up to everyday.

- Response by laydeesam, A Trendsetter, Female, 22-25, Medical / Dental

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I think the new guy needs to earn his way in, just as you did for yourself. He needs to work for it.

- Response by ashleycountry, Female, 18-21, Hospitality

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~ "I AM FEHKAR!" ~

I work only for me...
If there's a problem,
I'd surely handle it.

- Response by fehkarfight, A Player, Male, 26-28, Phoenix, Teaching

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Appeal to his ego. Get very chummy with him. Make it your goal to make him shine and let him know that you know how to do that - and make sure he knows you expect him to reward you for your efforts. "Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" type of arrangement.

- Response by sweetiebug01, A Sportif, Female, 29-35, Artist / Musician / Writer

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Sounds like you need to suck some choad or get the hell out of that crew!!!!

- Response by scumpig45, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 46-55, Las Vegas, Celebrity

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