<prompt> Human: Hi everyone, this is a throwaway account I just created. I am active on this sub but dont want to give away any personal info.I work for a financial institution that awards free medical insurance for myself and my family after 25 years at the company. It also offers a pension that is 100 funded by the company.Im currently 24 and have been here for a little over 2 years.Salary first year: 55,000 5000 bonusSalary second year: 57,200 9000 bonusSalary third year: 61,900 ??? bonusI understand these are not amazing salaries for NYC in finance.We also have 5 401k matching. Ive been maxing this out 18,000 and also max out my IRA.I hear all the time that the best way to get a big raise is to leave companies. I enjoy all of my coworkers and enjoy my job, however I feel that my salary hasnt increased as much as Ive hoped, and theres no public data to see how much Ill be making after x number of years.If you were in a similar situation, how would you feel? I could potentially retire in my mid 40s simply just from maxing my retirement accounts although I want to contribute more once my salary rises. After 25 years, Id be around 47 years old.Does it financially make sense to give up this potential benefit in hopes to chase a larger salary?I turn 25 this summer and my networth is around 72,000, its 80 US stock market and 20 cash. Real estate isnt an option, I live in NYC and property is so damn expensive here.Thank you everyone in advance for your advice!  <response>: You have received a raise each year and a larger bonus each year. Is there reason to believe that wont continue? Are you happy with your employer and the life you are currently leading? There will always be a job that pays more but chasing money is a game youll never finish. I too am in my twenties and have a job that offers a pension with potential for lifelong health insurance and student loan forgiveness government program so thats not employer specific which makes it hard to consider going anywhere else for now. So far ive stayed put because i like my coworkers, the work I do, and have a very understanding boss. Making 10k more but hating to walk into work everyday wouldnt be worth it to me right now...but i always keep my eyes open for the right opportunity should it arise. 