<prompt> Human: Hi everyone. I graduated 2 years ago with a bachelors in digital audio. While I was in school I worked part time at a church in the area and thankfully I was offered a full time job right out of school. I have learned a ton in the last two years on the job. Things that I didnt know that I didnt know. So its been a pretty good experience. When I was hired I had a certain boss who was a go-getter and was very productive and lead by example, doing a lot of the work himself. 1 year ago, he left and was replaced with someone who is more of a traditional manager and doesnt believe that its his responsibility to do work and should just manage our 3 person department to make sure the work is done. Because of this, Ive been given a lot more responsibility and likewise have learned more from this change in leadership. However, Im still making the same amount that I was 2 years ago even though I have learned new skills and have new responsibilities. Money is sort of a taboo subject in a church because it is known that you are working for a paycheck but there is also a sort of community service aspect to your job in the eyes of leadership. In that even if you are not making the best money, you are still doing The Good Work.In this sort of situation what is the best way to ask for a raise? I am working on my MBA online and am halfway done, so I would expect to continue working here for around the next year to 18 months. The pay is ok but I believe that I am bringing a lot more to the table than I was when I was first hired two years ago with additional knowledge as well as added responsibility from my current boss not doing much actual work. My direct supervisors are not told how much that I make and do not have any influence in how much we are paid. If we want to talk about money, we have to go to the HR department. So unfortunately the people who see what I do on a daily basis and understand my job dont have the authority to give a raise.  <response>: I really think the best idea would be search for a new job. That would give you a honest value of how much you could make elsewhere. You could also bring your offer sheet to your HR so they can know its what your worth. If you want to give your church a discount off that, then I would definitely understand, but you this would help educate you on what you are giving up. 