Raises?

[d-dave]

my wife and I are still sitting on the same pay we've had for four years. she has a masters degree and national board certification and she's not been able to find another teaching job. we're getting really tight on finances, and i'm learning to be an insurance adjuster. we see that we can't rely on education any more. we're both bummed about the whole situation.

[Speed]

Luckily my business continues to grow despite the economic situation, therefore I've continued to raise my pay accordingly. But that can all change quickly, so I'm just thankful for the rapid expansion of my customer base for now and although they're not buying a whole lot individually, as a whole my sales are at a minimum keeping pace with last year if not outpacing it a little. I'm actually making great progress in paying off equity lines used to open the business, despite all the obstacles in the way. Once construction resumes in the next couple years (hopefully), things will be very comfortable financially.

Let's just hope things don't fall off a cliff...

Careful not to become over achiever. Obami will redistribute that so fast.

[Speed]

Does asking for a raise really work?

I did this once in my long career. It worked.

[thefuzz]

That is a hard life, bro. Good luck- I hope things look up. What industry are you in?

Thanks dimbee.

I am in new home sales. And to be honest, I can't make near what I make now, doing anything else...at least right now.

Tough, yes, but very rewarding, and it is making me much better with money.

[Future of the Funchise]

i deserve one...

but you..

you don't...

[dimbee]

Thanks dimbee.

I am in new home sales. And to be honest, I can't make near what I make now, doing anything else...at least right now.

Tough, yes, but very rewarding, and it is making me much better with money.

Interesting. I'm curious- has the number of new home shoppers changed since the Homebuyers Tax Credit expired?

Best of luck, dude. I hope you're crushing it.