<prompt> Human: The wordings a bit rough, but essentially minimum wage just went from 11.40 to 14 In Ontario, Canada. I have a job as an Analyst in a lab, and my starting pay was 14 before the wage went up. After 3 months, it was automatically going to be re-negotiated to 14.50 which will be sometime this month, but now im wondering if I can try for something that reflects the current minimum. How can I go about bringing this up to my boss? How would I even word it, or argue for it? Edit: Hey everyone! Thank you so much for sharing your advice! I cant believe this exploaded the way it did, but I honestly appreciate each and every comment. To do a mini update, heres my plan of action : Nothing!Not in a bad sense however! I recognize this is in inopportune time for such a talk, and that my value as a worker does not necessarily reflect upon what others around me make. Rather, its a reflection of what I bring to the table, and should be compensated accordingly. Now, this beind said, staying in this job isnt my long term goals. Ill let the dust settle, garner as much experiance as I can in this field, and polish up the olresume to start finding a career that suits my needs and pays me the good monies. Its known where I work that you have to fight for every cent, which isnt really my forte, nor do I wish to do so. Ill work my way up to the next level of Analyst Intermediate requires 2-3 years exp, and cast my net out in search of greener lands heres looking at you big pharma, but damn if I wont be sending out resumes all the while. Again, thank you all for the advice! I really appreciate it, and wish yall a happy new year! Please accept a photo of my cat, Her Ladyship, Nori, as an appeasment for the fact that I cant get around to replying to everyone :  <response>: Consider now that if you ever wanted to shift into a new industry you can take an entry-level job and make the same amount that you make now. Either your employer wants to keep you, or you can always find something else with no decrease in pay okay maybe you lose your .50 