[barleymash]

The difficult scenario is if you really enjoy your job. I work at a company that I have almost nothing to complain about... flexible, great benefits, no micromanagement, challenging and stimulating work. However, I do feel that I am slightly underpaid. It is hard to _really_ know what the environment would be like at a new company if I was willing to walk. I guess the hard thing (for me) is quantifying the importance of the other factors besides money.

[frandroid]

That's your good mental health right there. That's worth a fortune. I'd never threaten to walk out on a job like that. This is where the article's advice is more useful than the commenters' :)

[BeetleB]

>That's your good mental health right there. That's worth a fortune. I'd never threaten to walk out on a job like that.

I used to think that way, but in general, the situation will change. You can have a this awesome job for N years, and then management can change and you'll be miserable.

I think it's always better to be in a position where you know you can easily move if things go south. If your current awesome job is also making you grow, then great! If, however, it's too comfortable and you cannot differentiate yourself well, you will not be able to move easily once things go south.

[frandroid]

"If I change the input in your equation, the result changes" !!

[Benjammer]

>It is hard to _really_ know what the environment would be like at a new company if I was willing to walk

You should seriously consider interviewing at other companies, where you should directly ask your interviewers questions about these topics, explain why you value them in your current role, and ask how this new company handles the same things. You can find stimulating work at a lot of places if you look hard enough...

[sli]

Similar position. I have some complaints, but otherwise I do like my job a lot and am proud of my work, but I also don't have many options in my area. My boss was rather surprised when I told him I can't afford an apartment and still save money, though.

Non-glamorous startup problems, am I right?

I do wish I could move, however.

[gowld]

> slightly underpaid

don't worry about it. You aren't underpaid because your job has other benefits that are worth a small amount of money. Or look around for a competitive job that has similar benefits and better pay