<prompt> Human: So I did a lot of lurking and realized that in order to achieve what I wanted here at my amazing company, I would need to be more forward than what felt comfortable. Oddly enough Im known as being extremely up front, honest, perhaps even brash but in a good way. For whatever reason, asking for help, asking for more money even when I feel I deserve it, never came as easily. Ive been a complete work horse for the last year or so and its being recognized. I made it known to my direct manager who I have an excellent relationship with that my pay was not appropriate given my output and the quality of work I provide. I make him look great and he realizes that so I think he championed this to a degree. I was passed up for promotion last week and was really disappointed, wanted to start looking elsewhere etc. Then just yesterday, my director sat me down and just said hey were giving you this enormous raise effective immediately. I was told to keep doing what Ive been doing for the past year. The reason they passed me up for the promotion is because they are looking for someone external who has a vast amount of experience leading people. It was acknowledged that Im the best SME on the team and that a role for that type of leadership position will come around soon enough. Feels good man. Complete 180 from where I was at literally just two days ago. Now that doesnt mean I wont listen to other offers because I know Im very valuable but for my salary to have grown well over 20 in less than two years is pretty awesome for being at the same place.Anyways, lots of incoherent rambling I know. I feel like I have no one to discuss this stuff with. I just wanted to thank you all for the number of threads Ive read regarding raises etc. EDIT - Wow this is really blowing up. Thank you for all the kind words! This is really one of the best communities on reddit.  <response>: It was acknowledged that Im the best SME on the team and that a role for that type of leadership position will come around soon enough. Feels good man. Complete 180 from where I was at literally just two days ago.In my experience as a boss 910 I will usually work with an employee to get them what they want - if theyre delivering.Remember - your boss isnt a mind reader. We have a lot on our plate. Squeaky wheel gets the grease. 