<prompt> Human: Hey guys! A little history, I started with my company in 2009 and worked my way up from a temp position into a full time gig. I have been full time since July 2012. I was hired full time as an exempt employee at 40k a year, sometime between now and then I was bumped to 45k a year. However, I didnt even notice because the change in our company benefits negated the increase. I was never told about that raise. At the end of July I finished a Masters program, and had been told by my company to expect a raise upon completion. I think went and asked for the raise, and after a month of deliberating, I just found out I am receiving a 12 raise. Bringing me from 45k to 50,400.Here is my issue: I am not sure the financial impact this is going to have on me or my family. Originally I was hoping to make about 60k after my Masters program. I know more money is good, but I am not sure if I should lobby for more. Financially my wife and I are doing fine, no debt, and responsible budgeting thank you YNAB. But, we are unable to save for retirement or save to put ourselves into a better financial position. My boss kept telling me a 12 raise was unheard of. Is this true? How much of a difference will this really make? Should I lobby for more? Are there any sites you guys recommend that compare pay with experience and education? Everything I have googled comes up flat.  <response>: 12 raise at the same company is actually pretty huge. If you move companies you should expect 20 at a minimum. 