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I now work as an employee for a medium size company.
I work far more hours than I have to.
I go to conferences at weekends, at my own expense.
I kitted out my room with all the required equipment, all at my own cost, because I knew I could do a far better job that way.
I spend hours at home producing work for my company.
I do all of this and more, even though I could easily plod on as the others do, and get away with it.
My last wage rise, without asking for one, was 1.5 times the salary of the poorest paid teacher in the school, and almost half of the highest paid teacher's pay packet.
I got without asking because my employer knows what I do, and knows I'm making far more for the company than I cost, even at 16 times minimum wage, so doesn't want me to leave.
I make myself very employable, and make myself worth that sort of money.
Attitude matters.
Don't moan about being on minimum wage, get off your fat ******* arse and make yourself worth a pay rise.