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![Readers to the rescue - Asking for more](https://money.com/img/logo-social.png)

*Lately my company has shown slight gains in revenue, and we're starting to hire again. I haven't had a raise in three years. When can I ask for one? --S., Littleton, Mass.*

Don't make it personal. It would be better to ask if the company plans to resume raises this quarter or next. *\--Scott Walker, Cheyenne*

What's your advice to this reader? Post your comment below.

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