<prompt> Human: Ive been at my current job for nearly a year. My yearly review is coming up and Ive been told by my manager that Im looking to make a 6 raise. Bottom line is that I need more money to become financially stable for my future. Are there any proven methods in negotiating a raise? Im in a technical scientific field, with months of on the job training, being underpaid in NJ.  <response>: First rule, banish the word NEED from this thought process. Your boss does not give a shit about your 9 starving children. Not trying to be harsh but its unprofessional to bring any of that into it. So just forget about that line of thinking all together. Your argument for a raise has to come entirely from your value and possibly market value. Also keep in mind, some employers just dont pay as well as others. So you might need to keep an eye on the job market for a better position. Changing jobs is a tried and true way of moving up the pay scale. 