How should I ask for a raise? And how much do you think I should be making?

I've been working at Mardel Christian Bookstore in Tulsa(#3) for about 3 years. I make the same amount of money as a new person coming in which is 7.50/hr for a part-time. I know how to do everything at customer service (which includes cashiering) and I've worked in the children's department for a couple of years now. My manager is very intimidating and I keep on having times where I could ask him but I always think that he won't give me it because of something I've done in the past like asked off a day when he really needed me or he asked me to stay late and couldn't because I've already worked an 8 or 9 hour shift.

Please give me your thoughts!How should I ask for a raise? And how much do you think I should be making?
Managers often will give a raise only when asked. Keep silent 10 years and you will still be making the same wage. Ask him. He already knows you will search for a better job if he does not grant you a raise.

If he asks why? just say you need more money to keep up with your living expenses. If he says no, it means he doesn't care if you find a better job.How should I ask for a raise? And how much do you think I should be making?
Great ! It's nice to see someone get a well deserved raise %26amp; encouraging to know there are good bosses out there too. :)

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How should I ask for a raise? And how much do you think I should be making?
Here's how to ask:



- Boss, when you have a few minutes I'd like to discuss my current compensation with you. {few minutes later}. Boss, I've been here 3 years and in that time I am responsible for { list items } and I perform the following duties { list items }. I'd like know what additional responsibilities and duties I can add to my current workload that would warrant a corresponding increase in compensation?
First: Do you do the same job that new hires do? If you are doing the same job that new hires are doing, there really is no reason for your boss to give you a raise. If that is the case, when you approach your boss you should let him know you feel you are ready for greater responibility. Of course, with greater responsibility should come increased pay. However, since you are part-time the greater responsibility may simply be more hours (which of course would lead to more pay, just not higher hourly rate).



If, on the other hand, you already have more responsiblity than a new hire, you should indicate to your boss that you feel your role is more important than the role of a new hire and you should be paid accordingly. Start by asking for a 50 cent raise and be prepared to meet in the middle at 25 cents. Of if you've got the chutzpah, ask for a dollar and be willing to accept 50 cents. Good Luck.