Looking for advice: I am at a smaller agency 20> people and I’ve gotten a pretty good grasp of my role.

I’ve already gotten 2 raises over the last year and one of them being a promotion this year. Unfortunately I still make less than what I would need to make to live on my own in DFW. So, the possibility of making my desired salary this year is slim, and I’m also starting to feel stagnant in my role but the perks are good culture and wfh when needed.

Should I start looking for new job? Or be

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cont: .. be grateful for my position and try to have a new mindset? A part of me feels like I’m not getting my full worth but the other part of me is extremely emotionally attached to the company and people.

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