<prompt> Human: I have an Associates in Information Technology, but I got a job in document control for an engineering company. They hired me so that I could automate a lot of the job and move on up while they hired someone less tech-savvy to man the process. After 3 years with only a 0.30 raise, I was recently able to move into an Instrumentation Designer job. A 2.70 raise from the title change. I dont really know what Im doing right now but I know that the knowledge will come in time. Also, I love learning about this sort of thing and I believe this may be a big career change. I had been making in the park of 32kyr, and am now aiming around 38kyr. My boss said that was the highest raise that he had ever seen anyone get. I think the problem, in my opinion is that he is very focused on the percentage of the raise. I decent percent raise of peanuts is still peanuts. Just slightly more. Especially when I accidentally found out how much everyone in my office makes. Now, the part that stresses me.My wife had been making about 35k a year. Now she 13 is weeks pregnant and really wants to stay home with the baby. I want get to stay home as well, but I dont believe that I can support all of us on my current wages. I am saving as much money as I can and I am about to write a letter to my boss asking for another raise. I dont want to use my unborn child as a crutch, but in the month and a half that I have been in the new position, I have also realized that I am well underpaid for the amount of work and value that I am contributing. In my research, the absolute lowest paid wages that I could find for an Instrument Designer position was 25hr. I now make 18hr. This job is super flexible and the coworkers are incredible, so Im trying really hard not to consider leaving as an option. I think that having my wife keepfind another job is what we will have to do, but would love any advice. Other notes:My wife and I are blessed enough to not have any debt except for one car payment and the house payment.And, many people have been leaving the company for better paying jobs. Last year, there were 6 people doing what myself and one other person are doing right now. The workload hasnt changed, just the amount of staff. That is one of the reasons that I feel like I have some leverage.  <response>: Best way of improving salary is to switch job. Its often so difficult to get a meaningful raise while youre in the same company. Best to look elsewhere. You can find good co-workers and culture if you look carefully. 