People with Jobs in Computer Software Programming/Development/Engineering (United States)

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I feel that in order to recieve a pay increase your company must see a return on investment. Organizations are not going to give you something without something in return. The best way to show your organization that you are worth the promotion is to increase your education. Go get a Masters degree.

I've gone job hunting to the point that I've gotten an offer then taken that back to my employer and threatened to leave if I did not get a raise.