How Do I Convince My Boss I Deserve a Raise? Seeking Advice on Drafting the Perfect Letter

I am working for a travel company; it's a Destination Management company. This is apparently my third year in the company. I joined here in March 2005. I asked for an increment in March 2006, and I managed to get it sanctioned only by August 2006.

Now, I need another increment; my appraisal is due in August. I need to know how to approach them again. I spoke to my boss, and he asked me to draft him a letter explaining that I want an increase.

About myself, when my department opened, we were only a team of 3. Now, in three years, it has developed, and we are a team of 9. I have trained all the rest of my colleagues. Being senior, my boss leaves me the responsibility when he is away. However, when it comes to paying me, the question of increasing my salary never comes up. Either I ask for it, or they think I am happy with what I have. So, I want to tell them that I expect a raise. Please help me.

Hi, I don't have it. I was hoping perhaps someone could help me with this one. Does anyone have a sample letter format of an employee asking for an increment? Please help.

Dear Natasha,

I am giving you a draft letter that might be helpful for you.

Regards,
Pankaj
9928070658
sharma.ji@yahoo.com

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The Director/Manager
Company's Name
Location

Sub: Request for salary revision

Dear Sir,

This is to inform you that I have been working with your company since ______ with complete devotion, dedication, sincerity, honesty, zeal, and enthusiasm, leaving no stone unturned in shouldering the entrusted responsibilities.

Sir, these days my family liabilities have sprouted prodigiously, and it has been very difficult for me to manage my expenditures with my current salary. I, feeling compelled, would like to draw your kind attention to the same with a view to having some raise in my current salary.

I look forward to your propitious gesture.

With regards,

XYZ

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