<prompt> Human: I have been working for my company for a year. I very frequently work hours and hours of unpaid overtime, sometimes as much as 15 hours a week. My bosses dropped hints that if I wanted to put in for a raise, now would be the best time. My company is tiny 6 other people work here and I am basically their secretary. I make 32k now. My boss said to do research and get back to her. 3-5 seems to be the average for a salary raise. Would asking for 4 be alright? Should I just play it safe and ask for 3? My rent is going up 50 a month, plus other cost of living expenses, so this extra dough would be very nice. This is my first job out of college and I like it quite a bit, and though there isnt any room for growth, I have been making steady progress on my student loans thanks to this place.  <response>: Also, past these other great comments, you do not need to tell your boss when you submit your research that your rent is going up 50month. In fact dont mention anything about any of your personal situation... 