<prompt> Human: So I asked for a raise and had a meeting with the ownermanager of the place I work. We go over my strengths and weaknesses as usual, but when we talk about money he says if he bumps me up too much more then Ill be in another tax bracket, an ill pay more in taxes and earn less money. I was under the impressionist only pay more for the money I earn in that tax bracket above the one Im currently in the way overtime works. So he offered a. Voice perks instead, something he can write off and that would benefit me, aka paid business trip vacation or something. I have a feeling he just doesnt want to pay more even thought we agree I deserve it. Im going to be a dad in a few months and I really need to get my ducks in a row. A vacation would be nice, but Im more interested in earning more for the time I spend at work than taking time off, traveling, etc. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks everyone. Edit: Update: thanks everyone, jeesh! I didnt expect so much response. Unfortunately I just found out some bad news, my dad has cancer, and Im gonna just deal with whatever I can get for now. I asked them to pay for my phone and pay for insurance for baby. Ill look for another job later, my current job is pretty flexible schedule wise and thats gong to be really important right now. Thanks again, great people of Reddit!  <response>: Your boss is full of shit. If this is how he responds to significant changes in your career it may be time to look for another job. 