Most likely you are underpaid, especially if you haven't gotten a raise in a year or two. Companies rarely keep up with market rates. Do not expect to be reward

Most likely you are underpaid, especially if you haven't gotten a raise in a year or two. Companies rarely keep up with market rates. Do not expect to be rewarded for working hard. In the old days, companies would give out raises without the employee asking. Now, it is just easier to get another job at market price. You'll get a nice raise and you'll level up on your skill set. I've always had jobs I loved and looked forward to going to work so this isn't coming from a place of bitterness. It's just the way the world works.