<prompt> Human: I was previously under a temporary agency contract doing a similar job. A permanent role came up and I applied. Unexpectedly I got the job and now work permanently for the company back office at a bank. I was speaking to some colleagues who started in here four months before I did, and they do the exact same job as me. I found out their annual salary is a few thousand higher than mine. Im very appreciative of the opportunity and I dont want to annoy the wrong people by asking for a pay rise straight away, but at the same time I feel it would be unfair to remain on a lower salary than my colleagues. I have an email typed up to my manager asking about it but Im still debating whether to send it. I should point out that the colleagues Ive mentioned have been permanent staff for at least a couple of years, but I think we are technically still on the same job grade. My manager is also quite a laid back guy and very approachable, and its not him Im worried about annoying, its the people above him. Any advice is appreciated. Assistant: No. At least, not like that.Demonstrate value. Ask what it would take to earn more money. Other people make more than I do isnt the right kind of reasoning, and isnt compelling. Human: Thanks. I see where youre coming from. Do you think if I simply ask if it would be an eventual possibility that it would be matched at some point, that would be better?  <response>: You never wanna mention other employees salary. That might be OK in hourly world where most people are paid the same, but once you start making a salary, that can vary significantly from person to person, and to get the raise, you need to show your worth to the company, and not other employees salary. You can ask when the raises are typically given, but do not mention anyone elses salary. 