<prompt> Human: Ive been working at this job for almost 6 months. My thinking is thus:1 They offered more than I asked for. A decent amount more. Some take that as a sign of generosity, and it surely was. But at the same time, I know what it really means - I didnt ask for enough.2 Its a general practice at a lot of companies to give a raise of some sort at the 6th month mark3 Even though Im being paid more than I asked for, its still just under the median for my area and job.4 I think I can successfully argue that I am doing more than I was hired on to do. Especially, due to some people moving to other groups and out of the company, since I am taking more of a leadership role within my team.Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.Edit: those details I sort of forgot to give: Im a software developer. And to clarify, I asked for X, and the job offer I accepted was for about 1.5x. Performance wise, Ive done pretty outstanding. Im not quite sure I would call myself indispensable, but theyd hurt pretty bad for a while if I left.EDIT:OK gang. So Ive read this stuff, and I think I have a game plan. Im going to wait a couple weeks past the 6-months mark. If they just give me one with my current boss, it wouldnt surprise me, yippee, done. If they dont, Ill politely ask what the policy is, and what I need to do to get one coming to me.My fault for not laying it out - I actually really like working where I am, the people most of them are all pretty great, and I dont feel under-compensated in the least.I just want to maximize my earnings, like any red-blooded American would. The responses have been fantastic and given me a lot to think about.Cheers  <response>: Personally, Id wait until youve been there a year. Honestly, any request to be paid more is going to make you look weak. Even with a justification of why you deserve to be paid more, its just a shitty bargaining position. What are you going to do if they say no? Quit? After 6 months, you just look like a greedy job hopper and your employer is more likely to let you go. Apply at some other places and see what they offer you. When youve got an offer, tell your employer that you have an offer dont mention how much, tell them that you would rather stay put and ask them to raise your compensation.If you havent gotten a counteroffer, fake it. Ask your boss for a long lunch, wear a suit that day and then come back next week asking for more money. Your boss will read between the lines and is likely to offer you more. 