I have a very simple policy. When I want money, I leave and find a new job. It's usually never the reason I look for a new job, but if the money I am making is bothering me, it means there's either problems with the people or the work.

I once wrote about this, and FWIW, a few people have found it interesting

https://stonecharioteer.com/posts/2022/two-of-three-rule.htm...

My two are: people and pay. When pay begins to feel like it sucks, it usually means I'm fed up of the people.