I could never work up the courage to ask for a raise. What you are hired at is what you're hired at. I'm too afraid of jepordizing the future by looking annoying. But then again, if you are ELIGIBLE for a raise I guess there's not too much harm in asking.

You should hurry and start looking for a new job now. Companies love hiring when you already have a job. Also, if you get an offer for higher pay, you can really make your boss look dumb.

That sucks I'm sorry

Why would you point out that he'd have to pay more anyway if he hired someone else? You're pretty much arrogantly demanding for a raise because that's his only option anyway, not asking. Next time you ask for a raise, back it up by pointing out how your previous and current contributions to the company have made you a valuable asset to the company.

Forget him find a job were you're actually appreciated.

YDI if that's the only reason you could think of for him to give you a raise.

you pulled the string too hard OP...

His choice, then. He's going to have to find and train someone during the holidays. Happy job hunting, and may you find one with more respect and a better paycheck.

You probably shouldn't have said anything about hiring another person.