I'm abit unsure on how to word things to him. I always wonder how I should have the tonality in my voice. I don't want to condescend him and make him feel lower. I don't want to come across as pussy either.

I have read before that you should NOT drag in your personal financial issues to asking for a rise, because it makes you look weak etc.. ?

Also, I've read before that you should NOT take in other job adverts with salaries (can't remember why not though, I was just googling "how to ask for a pay rise" at work.

I'm not making the decision not to do those things, I'm just curious if I should or not. Perhaps my insides are trying to protect my job, even though I shouldn't be worried about it cos it ain't like anything bad will come from it.

I do like the place I work, I do look for improvements and suggest them, and help out as much as possible, I just want more cash.