[aigel]

Squeaky wheel gets the grease. Bring up the subject of a raise several times a year, not just during raise times. Bring it up in one-on-one situation so the boss knows you are asking for it and expecting him to pull for you. It needs to be balanced - certainly don't overdo it and do it in a non-pressure manner. I.e. the boss is real happy that you pulled his neck out of a sling in a back against the wall situation - when he thanks you, it is a good time to say "that's okay, just remember during compensation review week".

And on a final note, maybe it is different in your business, but the base salary is what you have to go after. This is what can't be easily changed (new boss, new ownership etc.) and it compounds future raises, bonuses that are paid in percent of annual salary etc.

Just my two cents (I need to raise them to 3)

G