This is all a moot point.

I cannot move out even if I wanted to right now. I don't have 5K in savings that is needed to move. I added up all my personal expenses, and for where I live in the country (one of the most expensive cities to live in), I could JUST afford a one-bedroom apartment, but I would be scraping by and not saving ANY money. In order to save money or have ANY extra funds, I would have to get a roommate, but at my age, that is really not what I want or need. I cannot even imagine having a stranger as a roommate. I will not and cannot live with my parents again, so that's NOT an option. And I do not have a good friend who would want a roommate, not as far as I am aware. I would also just want to be on my own. I really need a Director level job in order to accomplish all of these goals, IF I were to move out on my own. We're in the middle of a pandemic, with thousands/millions of people flooding the job market, which makes the competition very fierce.

I have thought this through thoroughly, and that's what is happening. I need a higher level salary, and I have to just be patient.

This doesn't mean that my mind is made up either way. I was just thinking through the scenario of possibly having to leave him, and this is what I realized. It's a stark reality I am facing.

This month I am getting my annual review, which includes a raise. Last year, I got a 3.5% raise, which was about average. I hope at the very least, I get the same amount this year. It's at the end of this month.