*NERVES*

So, I just emailed my boss a request for review for my current salary. Now I think I may be having a panic attack - even though I know there is no "unsend" button.

I don't know why... ok actually I DO know why I am so nervous. I NEED this job. I LIKE this job. But... I need more money especially with Aidynn on the way. I don't know how I am going to be able to afford missing so much work, or be able to pay for daycare when I do go back. I REALLY don't like that I may have to put her in daycare when she is still so tiny.

Money is tight, and I absolutely HATE stressing about money. It seems to be the only thing that I do have to stress out over anymore. I'm not disregarding my blessings, but it's a pretty big stress.

I'm doing everything that I can to change the situation. (I wouldn't feel I had the right to complain about it if I wasn't.)

But this is what I sent my boss -

I request an opportunity to meet with you to review my salary. I feel that this is the appropriate time for a salary review because we agreed at interview to review my salary again after the first six months. It has now been eight. Listed below are some of the reasons, I feel, that a review for salary increase is necessary.....

I have successfully taken responsibility for many organizational tasks around the office and warehouse.

I have a number of accomplishments to my credit, including computer assistance, data entry, spreadsheet adjustments, phone and counter service skills, product knowledge, and creation of sales and promotion materials.

My knowledge and skills in computer hardware and software has allowed (and will continue to allow) the company to save money not having to call a repair service on several occasions.

I have demonstrated an ability to work independently, finish tasks on time, learn quickly, and take the initiative.

I am very regular with my attendance, only missing time for necessary medical appointments. I have been working at my current salary for 5 months; a change in pay level is appropriate considering I came onto the job at a rate much lower than average.

I work independently, keeping the cost of supervision to a minimum. I assume and handle management responsibilities, traditionally highly paid work.

I have demonstrated a commitment to the company and have excellent rapport with the customers.

I would like you to know that I view my future with **** *****, Inc. very positively. Although it may not have much bearing from a professional standpoint, my current life situation is about to change dramatically. I sincerely wish to stay with the company, but simply put, will not be able to do so based on the amount I am currently being paid. I have put off bringing this up, but cannot financially afford to do so any longer. As a parent I am sure you can understand. When ***** left the company after a year and a half, she shared with me the amount of her current salary. I feel that I have done an adequate job in filling her shoes, and although I do not expect to be making the same amount that she was at the present date, I would like to discuss with you a means to reach that point by the time I have been with the company as long as she had been. There is a substantial gap in pay to consider, and feel that the gap should be narrowed gradually.

I have been led to believe that you are satisfied with my work, so I am confident that you will want to sincerely consider my request and we can come to an agreement.

I look forward to speaking with you very soon.

Sincerely....

So? What do you think? Would you give me a raise based on this? Any ideas on what I should bring up during the meeting? How to keep from crying because I am so worried about what is on the line? *argh*