<prompt> Human: Ive had my job for 2 years now in a fast food restaurant. I make just barely over minimum wage and my title is still the entry level title, even though I work 40 hours a week and often find myself in overtime for this place. Ive jokingly brought up getting promoted and stuff, and Im constantly told by my supervisors what an asset I am. But then why am I stuck where I am? How do you professionally bring up that you are serious about wanting something more? More context: College student, so I cant just up and leave, I have no money to fall back on. Looking for another job with better pay has been a bust too. I love my fast food restaurant and they give me great flexibility with school schedules that I havent found anywhere else. EDIT: Oh my goodness thank you all so much for all the comments. I definitely didnt expect this to get so many responses! Im sorry I havent the time to individually reply to all 46 or so of your comments. But I love all of the advice. Not 100 sure what Im going to do yet, but I definitely will take all of the advice into consideration!  <response>: Ive jokingly brought up getting promoted and stuff, and Im constantly told by my supervisors what an asset I am.Why are you bringing it up jokingly? Bring it up seriously. Find a quiet moment when you can speak one-on-one with your general manager or however this industry works in a private place. Emphasize that you are a valuable employee, ask for a promotion and a raise, and justify it by explaining how much value you deliver for the business.Realistically though youre better off trying to get a new job, and hopefully in a better industry. Youre a college student, so youre not dumb, and you can probably get a better job than working fast food that will also look better on your resume for after you graduate. Look for jobs. 