So you're the only person in charge? Ask for stuff that people in charge have: more money, and staff. I'm not saying this because I think you need more money a

So you're the only person in charge? Ask for stuff that people in charge have: more money, and staff. I'm not saying this because I think you need more money and staff, you haven't mentioned either. The reason you need to do this is to check what kind of organization you're working for. Do they value your presence? If they don't make a move on either of these issues, you know the answer and you can leave immediately. The job market is white hot right now, you don't need them. Either they're dumb and they don't realize they need you, or they're cheap and they think they can get you cheaply. They could also be reasonable and act like it. Basically it's poker and you've got a decent hand. Oh yeah, and don't let them do the "we're working on it" thing. Immediate raise, and some kind of job ad in a public place, now.