<prompt> Human: Ive been working for the same small business for close to 5 years now. I started when I was 20 and worked my way up. Minimum wage for my state is 10.50 and I currently make 12.00 an hour. The general manager makes about 45,000 a year. Recently the general manager for my department found another job and was replaced by the other GM from another department. The new GM is now the general manager of two departments. Not sure what hes making now. Anyway, because the GM left and the new GM is being stretched thin my workload has increased significantly. Hes almost never around. My job has basically turned into a managements position. Ive taken on all the responsibilities of the previous GM. I still have to get the OK from the new GM before I make decisions but at the end of the day Im running the show. Its quickly gone from just a job to a boatload of responsibilities. Ive asked by boss for a raise from 12 an hour to 15 an hour. To sum it up :- Im now in a managers position without the title of manager or pay increase but with all the responsbilities - Im not on the companys health insurance or get any benefits other than 5 sick days a year- I work a full 40 hour week and Im in charge of 6 other people.- The business doesnt open if I dont show up. --- this is the biggest change for meMy friends and parents say that Im asking for too much. 25 raise may seem like a lot but when the old GM made 45,000 a year and all Im asking for is 31,000 it seems pretty reasonable to me. My biggest gripe is that I could work for 12 - 13 an hour at any old grocery store or any other place for that matter so why take on the responsibilities of running a business for less money? I hope Ive given enough information. I dont want to give too much away because literally all my coworkers surf reddit. My boss is making a final decision sometime this week. What would my strongest argument be for my raise? or am I asking too much??? the last GM worked their for 12 years as GM which is why Im not asking for his full salary. Am I being fair or demanding too much?Assistant: From what youve said, youre not asking too much. If you get shot down, seriously consider looking for a new job while you have this one. A 1.50 raise in 5 years is ridiculous honestly.Edit: Companies love to give you extra responsibilities without the paytitle for the cheap labour. Testing what youyour skills can earn on the open market will open your eyes as to what youre really worth. Human: Yeah, I fully intend to leave if I dont get the raise. Ill work through the summer our busy season and give a months notice in September. I already have a few jobs lined up. Of course going back to school may be the better option but that entails living with the folks for a few more years. Sighhh  <response>: Be cautious about a month notice, if they find your replacement early they could ask you to leave before youre ready. 