<prompt> Human: Hi, this is my first time posting in rPersonalFinance. I just found out today that the company Ive worked at for two years uses their annual employee review system to determine eligibility for modest pay increases. I just received my second annual review today, and my manager repeated exactly what he said in last years review, almost word for word. I received a 34 GoodConsistently meets expectations in every category, which I just found out makes me ineligible for a pay increase for the second year in a row. His one negative comment, which is the same as last year, was Can increase his productivity. Over last summer, Ive put in 10 hour workdays and stayed late during the school year I was a neuroscience major to complete my assignments. I dont know what else to do. Despite manager comments such as primarily been involved with these specific projects. He has done a good job with this work and an overall comment of Very good performance, I am once again losing a chance for a 5 raise. The kicker? I make 10hour.What is the best strategy moving forward with this job? I have spoken to my direct supervisors and they have said they fall short of the score on all of their employee reviews each year as well. They make a lot more than me, and work hard, so I dont think this is performance based. Should I stay here and try to get a raise next year, or look for work elsewhere? Im not happy putting in as much effort as I am to be told Im not exceeding my supervisors expectations. I can provide more info if needed. Thank you in advance. Assistant: Look for internships in your major. Wont be long before your flexing on the guys paying you 10hr.Human: I should specify that I graduated this May and am applying to medical schools now a personal finance nightmare  <response>: In which case your focus should be on finding a job that saves you time and works you lessthough to what extent your personal situation allows for a reduced income I do not know. Regardless, you should really focus on your long term career and not agonize over a small raise at your current job. But certainly look around and apply elsewhere. Ideally, youll find something with better pay and lower hour expectations. 