What would you do? I am very good at what I do, but work for a company that is extraordinarily stingy. They pay me about 2/3 of what I should make. I believe I have other options, but not too many due to the location. Should I start looking? But my job is relatively secure, so that’s a bonus in times like these. Otoh, I am so sick of having to think 3 times whether I can buy H&M clothes for my kids, whether we can have a meal outside or take a regular (not luxury) vacation. All my income goes to fixed cost, which are pretty bare bones.
Start looking. See what your options are. You might be able to leverage an offer into better pay at your current job.