Do you think my salary right

Do you think my salary right?
I have been hired by a company almost 2 years ago to work on email marketing campaigns for 18k. I am a computer science graduate with MSc in programming, however at the time I needed the experience and just got the job. Ever since, I haven't got a raise, despite my 4-5 tries throughout the time. I have made a large contribution to the department, not only by doing my job, but evolving it whilst trying to practice programming and creating new software. I am currently looking for another job, as nothing here seems that this job is going anywhere. Do you think I am underpaid? I'm on the edge even of quitting! :D Following the credit crunch in March 2009, I was one of the "lucky people" to actually have a job...The emails are sent to people who are requesting their digital magazines etc so it's legit. Also, this was my first job ever.
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Wow I am not sure in the least why you would take such a job! With a MS in programming you could easily find a job making 50k OR more with experience. My husband works at a corporate headquarters on computer systems and he makes a Hell of a lot more than 18k. Your getting paid right for the job.. but it is absolutely the Wrong job for you!


2
I was about to say you were well underpaid for you education level. After reading the phrase "email marketing campaigns," I have changed my mind. I think you should get a pay cut if you are of the group of individuals who are responsible for generating spam.


3
Yep. I bet they are handing you the typical lines: "you're lucky to have a job" "we are in a pay-raise freeze" "there are plenty waiting in line to take your job at that salary" Some employers are going to milk that recession cow as long as they can to keep people underpaid. But recession or not, enough is enough. It doesn't sound like the experience or pay is good enough to the point of staying any longer. I would go on the job hunt, if I were you.


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It appears that you are being paid properly for the job but you should be able to secure a better position with your educational background. I would keep this job while aggressively searching for something else.