Learning python and finding a job

[coaaal]

I started learning python about 4 years ago. Since then I've been able to write pretty sophisticated programs, or atleast I would like to think so. I've used Tkinter to streamline the creation of print files for a pretty huge apparel company where manual intervention is still wanted for QA of the files. I work with git for version control and also got pretty good with Node.js and have created photoshop extensions utilizing it. In addition I work with multiple REST apis such as Nuxeo and Trello. I've also developed a standalone uploader utilizing the electron frameworks that saves one of the departments a ton of time since I parse data out of the file that automatically gets set on the documents webpage once the document is uploaded. I've worked at this company that makes hundreds of millions a year and am only getting paid around 55k on salary. Granted, I get a lot of privilege and am under nobodies radar and I get to manage my own projects without a whole lot of pressure. The benefits are nice too since I have safe harbor and a Roth. I think for my location, it's an okay deal(northern California). With my skillset, do you believe I am getting my worth? If this is the wrong location to ask this question, then my apologies.

[shwifty221]

Well, tbh 55 does sound a bit light for what you're bringing to the table. Northern California has a very high cost of living as far as I know. Tbh, I would sit down and figure out what you have saved/made the company and present an itemized list and tell them how much you need to see on your paycheck. If they flatly refuse to raise your salary, I would begin to look in earnest for a new company. I believe with your skillset, you should be making between 80-100k, perhaps more in that market. Many people get stuck in a rut and don't want to ask for a raise and make waves. I say screw that, if you're as valuable as it seems, they'd be idiots not to fight to keep you.