Asking for a promotion at work

Chrisr88
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:38:52 +0000

I know this isn’t really the right forum…but I wanted in on some of the parents’ wisdom.

I’ll try to make this short.

I work as a boxboy at a supermarket based in So. Cal, Stater Brothers. http://www.staterbros.com

I’m moving away to college soon, and across the street from my college are two other supermarkets, Albertsons and Ralphs. The closest Stater Bros market is 15 mins away. I currently make $6.95/hr. I’d rather stay with my company, but that is a long distance to travel for such little money; or I could go to one of our competitors and make the same.

Is this a valid reason to ask for a promotion to a higher paid position, such as a checker? I’m really offering nothing locally as I’m moving, but perhaps my willingness to stay loyal will be reason enough. This is my reasoning anyway… anybody see it? Please help me out.