<prompt> Human: Hey guys,Thanks for your advice on my last postI gave my boss a counter offer to his offer, and its taken him weeks to discuss and finally agree to meet tomorrow.In the mean time, Ive learned some distressing things. Ive learned that even though Ive been at the company for 10 years, Im still almost one of the lowest paid people there pretty sure people hired in the last couple years are making about what Im making now, and people who were hired around when I was are definitely making more, Im almost certain. I dont think the higher ups know I know this, though.To clarify my previous post, the database I designed and have been managing for them is a Filemaker database, but augmented with tons of scripting including AppleScript, System Events, Shell Scripting that I know isnt something that a novice would be able to do. I dont believe a lot of the heads of the company know exactly how much work went into it and how much they rely on it though.So basically Im feeling very frustrated and taken advantage of. I feel like my counter offer wasnt even high enough. Im feeling like Im going to go into this meeting tomorrow angry.Do you guys have any words of advice? Anything to keep in mind when meeting tomorrow? Thanks again.  <response>: Dont be angry, at least not at them. It is not their responsibility to pay you as much as possible. They paid you enough that you felt happy to work there for all those years? Whats the problem now? You cant change history, so focus on the future, and what is best for you. They are not going to overpay you just because they underpaid you in the past.Talk without anger with your boss. Try to get as much as you can, and to explain rationally your worth. If you think you are worth more than your initial request, just say that and argument it rationally. But dont be angry, dont yell, dont burn the bridges.If you find an agreement with them, fine. If not, dont say anything, accept anything they offer right now, even if you are not satisfied. Then, start looking for another job and leave them as soon as you find something that suits you more. 