We all knows what it feels like to be bypassed. Doesn't it just hurt when you've been in the same company for so many years, worked a hundred overtimes or more just to cope with your deadlines, pleased so many customers with your dedication, and you've helped the company reach the level of success it's enjoyed thus far by your hard work. But doesn't it just absolutely sting your ego when you discover that the long overdue raise or promotion that you've been waiting for has been awarded to another person who is relatively newer or less efficient. So what do you do when that happens?

Sometimes you just can't be content waiting for blessings to fall on you. There are times that you just have to get that slice of heaven if you really want it. So what's the best thing to do to get that wonderful raise you've long been asking for? Plan for it and see that it happens to the best of your abilities.

One of the best things to do when you really think you deserve a raise is to talk to your boss about it. But before you do any sort of negotiations, it's best to discover how much of a raise you really want and deserve. Is the raise you're asking for reasonable for the time you've spent in the company and the position you're in? Does your expertise and experience in the job merit the additional amount of money that you want for yourself? These are important things to consider whenever you want to ask for a raise and in this case a salary calculator can be your best friend.

Creating a portfolio of your achievements can be another good way of persuading your boss that your contributions require a larger compensation. Getting a lot of 'employee of the month' awards can really help to change the opinions of you higher ups when it comes to judging your real worth!