Yesterday, I sat down with my boss to discuss a raise. At first, everything was going well, but then I noticed a hint of condescension in his words. He made comments like, ‘You do a lot of work, but at the end of the day, this is still a company.’ Right now, I’m really confused; I’m genuinely afraid of losing my job, but on the other hand, I want to stand up for my rights.
That sarcastic remark is essentially sending the message, ‘you work very hard, but this is all you’re worth.’ I’ve experienced it myself; it’s a subtle sign that they’ll probably keep the salary stagnant.
so how much raise did you ask for? If you’ve gone too far in these matters, that might be why you’re talking like this.
@soncaykaldi I mentioned around 25%, I thought it was reasonable considering the market. I’m already earning a very low salary.
@camkenari not everyone has to think so negatively, sometimes they may have just used a bad tone while explaining.
Statements from your boss like “this is a company too” can often be a sign of budget concerns. But to be clear, ask for another meeting to at least find out their intentions. 
If I were you, I wouldn’t swallow so much nonsense. It needs to be asked directly.
Actually, asking for 25% might be too much in this situation. If you pull back a little based on the other price increases, you can negotiate better 
Well, everyone should first get their salary so that work can continue; asking for a raise in this environment is already a risk in itself…
I think it’s completely normal to want a 25% increase. If you are already working for a low salary, the raise percentage should be high accordingly. If your boss is trying to wriggle out of the budget issue, they are either subtly stalling you or genuinely have problems. But don’t wait too long without discovering their intentions. It won’t get resolved unless you clearly say, “If this option is available, let’s find out now, otherwise I need to make plans accordingly.”
Asking for a raise is normal, but the issue isn’t the percentage, it’s how they perceive your place in the company. Do they see you as someone easy to let go? If so, no matter the percentage, the raise will be difficult to achieve. Has this situation ever been discussed?