<prompt> Human: I work for an international security contracting firm. I have probably been their most loyal employee for the past 4 years. I never call off sick only time I did was when I was in the hospital, and I am always early to my shifts to relieve other guards. I have witnessed dozens of people go through training and quit within weeks, sometimes even days, of starting. I dont blame them, the job doesnt pay too well but if you get on the right site it can be worth it. I had that setup for 3 years straight, 12 an hour on a set schedule M-F. I had to move up north a bit, and the closest site they could get for me was an hours drive away from my new house. I thought this would be temporary until I heard back from my dream job which I was just turned down for, even though the position was basically guaranteed to be mine. Im considering staying because they offered me a raise 2 weeks ago, and a new set schedule with overtime each week. It was a pretty good deal, and definitely would have made the job worth my time. Only problem is that I have heard nothing from my boss since then.I am going to call him tomorrow; what should I say? How much should I be asking for? Thank you in advance.  <response>: So, just to be clear, you are making 10 an hour for an unpredictable schedule with no overtime? Are you in the United States? If so, keep in mind that Wal-Mart will start you at that rate, so it isnt like the pay is competitive. The best move is probably to apply for other jobs. Once you know for sure that you could get something else if you quit, then go in and demand a raise. Make it clear that if your raise cant be made effective by a specific date, you want to turn in your notice. Dont leave room for them to put you off in the hopes that you will forget or lose your nerve. 