<prompt> Human: Ive been at my job for almost 2.5 years. I know Im being severely underpaid and want to negotiate a raise. I anticipate my boss saying that my benefits make up for what my salary is lacking. Yes, I have good medical and a savings match- but my salary is so low I cant even afford to put money into said savings. Overall, I like the business itself and the people I work with, which is why I dont want to just find another job. But I cant afford to work as hard as I do, for such little pay, regardless of the benefits. Can anyone give me advice on how make my case and negotiate this?  <response>: You need to present a case why youre more valuable to the company then your being compensated for. Tangible, hard facts and skills. If they wont budge after that, you know the value they place on you as an employee and it will be up to you to decide if thats acceptable or if you need to move on to something else that will pay you appropriately. 