What If Your Negotiations Fail?

What if, after presenting Glassdoor's numbers and the concrete evidence of your worth to the company, your employer refuses your request for a raise anyway? It can happen. Your bosses are not under any obligation to pay you more, even if you clearly deserve a pay bump.

You then have only two options: You can remain at your job, without sulking about what you feel is a salary that is too low, or you can hunt for a new, better-paying one. This last option? It might be better for your mental health.

People don't want to work in an environment in which they feel underappreciated. If you feel that you deserve a better salary, and it's clear that you won't earn it at your current job, the time is right to start searching for a more fulfilling position.