Mo' Better Money!

I am not very good at standing up for myself when it comes to the kind of money I should be making. I'm a bit of a glutton for punishment there and really, I shouldn't be. I'm not really sure where that stems from either but a change is in the wind...tis for sure! I am so fed up with this place right now that I really just don't want to be here anymore, however, since I am, you better be damn sure I'm going to be making what I should be making. I think that has been the biggest thing for me, just thinking I don't care about this stupid job anyway and won't be staying so why even bother trying to negotiate salary. That is just stupid and my friend and co-worker ever so eloquently pointed that out for me. So, I can talk the big talk but now I have to walk the walk. I found out that the starting wage for a claims writer (which I now am for the most part) is $2.25/hr MORE than what I am currently making. Can you say ridiculous? Granted, writing claims is not my sole job responsibility, as it is for the others, but I've taken on so much more within the past year that my salary pales in comparison to my job responsibilities. So, I say no more. As soon as I get up the gumption I'll tell my boss I want a little sit down to discuss my meager salary. Then hopefully things won't seem quite as dismal for me financially, especially after I file for bankruptcy and can get this garnishment stopped...that's really killing me. So, I'm thinking next week for sure, as soon as things calm down from month end. And it will have to take effect immediately, not when the 'raises' go into effect for everyone in June. This will make a difference of close to $5000/yr in my salary...tell me I won't feel that!