Asking for a raise because you found out your boss was willing to pay more

[beach_girl]

Hi!

 

I started a new job in December and I've realised that I've undervalued myself in terms of salary.

 

A recruitment agent saw my CV. I never saw the job ad with salary, and when my boss asked me what I wanted to earn I gave a figure ZAR3000 less than the minimum they were willing to pay. I found this out by chance when I saw my job ad on the Internet.

 

I'm wondering if I can ask for a raise December 2015, specifically referencing the amount in the job ad. Or would this be too forward?

[pink_sugar]

Asking for a raise at the year mark isn't unreasonable at all. I would expect one by then anyways after your first performance review. I'm supposed to get one at my 6 month mark and another one at my year mark depending on performance.