According to a recent survey by PayScaleas many as 22 million Americans feel they are underemployed and underpaid. Ever since the economic crisis inmost people have been content to simply have a job; whether that job pays market value for their education and experience or not. Most companies in the U. There are books and videos out there on how you can talk to your boss to negotiate a raise. If you were unsuccessful at convincing your boss for a raise for whatever reason, the next thing you can do is to begin to look for new opportunities outside your company. I highly recommend you do this confidentially. Having your colleagues or boss find out you are scoping for a new job has gotten people fired.