So I have worked at an office for 2 years. I was supposed to leave last spring but was convinced to stay after I was told I would be advancing in my career and they would be promoting me within the next few months as i’d be working with them on other projects etc. meaning more money (my boss’ actual words).
Little ol’ excited & naive me (even though im 25) thought this would be a great opportunity, so I stayed for a month, then two, then six, and now another year later, I am still getting the same pay I did the first day I worked there. No bonuses, no promotions, and to top it off, after talking to a few friends, I found out I earn WAY less than what someone in my field should be earning, as in im not even making the standard entry level salary (not illegally underpaid, but immorally).
Undecided if I should quit now, or wait until I have another job secured (I can last about a month or two unemployed & pay bills but need a job for after that).
Nervous for the future but I hope it all works out! Kind of angry at myself for not realising how little I am being paid after 2 years of working here without any advancements but it wont be for long now.