I'm in need of a RAISE.
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- airey0
what country are you in? the so-called rules change all over the world but in Australia it's the norm to have an official review every year and even every six months if you wish.
Just tackle it the right way by saying that you'd like to sit down and discuss a few things to your boss. this will give them the heads up and have time to think about a few things. don't be too forceful (make it friendly as you can) but set a day as these things can drag out.
Start by pointing out the change in job specs, the workflow and the fact that you have not brought up the subject and a year and half of employment. Say that you like working there blah blah and you feel that you are a good asset to the company. put it down on paper if you get time as it helps to have something to hand them as a record of what's been brought up. this will make you look positive and wanting to stay while also point out that your are valuable and employable elsewhere if thay don't realise your value. it also won't look like your holding them to ransom as they may not like to feel pushed.
It's your prerogative to improve your situation and is completely normal.
there may not be budget for a raise so be ready. just ask that you would like that reviewed in the next quarter. if they don't do so then it may be worth moving on. some positions are only worth so much to the employer regardless of the talent they have sitting in the role at the time. picasso wouldn't get paid anymore to paint my house, if your talent exceeds the position it's time to walk.
good luck.