Mr. Earle: What does "fair" mean? Nothing in the constitution says anything about a right to a job or pay. Whenever I thought I was worth more than I was being paid, I asked for a raise first. If that wasn't given, I shopped myself and got more. Then I realized that the only way to be sure I was getting paid what I was worth, I went into strictly commission sales. That was scary (maybe I wasn't worth what I thought) but the best thing I ever did. Not once in my life did I ask someone else to do my negotiating for anything. I raise my children to always think that if it's meant to be, it's up to me! Also, if you help enough other people get what they want, you will always have what you want. I would highly recommend the most purchased motivational "tape" (yes it's over 40 years old) titled "bisquits, fleas and pumphandles, by Zig Ziglar and you might just quit feeling sorry for yourself and might start appreciating the employers who provide the jobs and take the risks a little more. Thanks and have a good day and a fantastic forever! Matt