<prompt> Human: So I recently found out I was being massively underpaid, jobs went up recently for new graduates. I have the same degrees as the people applying and am already currently working for them. To add to that the job is listed a job title higher. Since I started less then a year ago my track record so far has been decent and have ownership over one of our major systems I work in the media industry, if that goes down we lose a live show. I put my request in for what I want a month ago and middle management have been dropping hints that I am going to get low balled by senior management potentially under what the new roles are listed at, yet at the same time middle management go are constantly providing compliments and asking if they can change anything to keep me happy.Basically, how should I approach this meeting if I walk in and get low balled. Do I fight them for more or just accept it and start applying elsewhere, the cost of living is a lot cheaper here and the job has been decent so far, in comparison to other cities I would have to move to but the salary sort of follows it if I move into the private sector? TL;DR Being underpaid, middle management hint Im going to get low balled under new starters or match them by senior management. Responsible for some important stuff way out of current job scope. Any alternative jobs in the field involve moving to a new city I have no connections here thus nothing ties my still, apart from its a lot cheaper. Been waiting over a month to hear back, when this meeting happens do I fight them or just accept and start prepping to moving on. Job has been decent so far, so if they dont low ball me then this whole situation is avoided  <response>: Explore competitive companies, submit resumes, prepare to leave. Determine your market worth outside your company. Bring this information to the meeting. If you are being underpaid, notify them of the better opportunities available and what acceptable increase will retain you. Most importantly, be serious about leaving or youre wasting your time. If you find you are wrong and that your market worth is competitive where it is or that youre overpaid compared to your peers, discover ways to improve your market worth. 