I agree, and normally I would move on. The only thing that has been keeping me there is experience with having the title I have. Education wise, I have the equivocal of a bachelors in credit hours, but never completed a degree (long story). It kills me to stay because I was promised 4% contribution to a 401K and full paid for insurance, and they haven't made good on it, but it's an easy job, and to be fair, they've treated me nicely - I get generous bonuses for my birthday, and the holidays. I've worked really hard to move up title wise, and the job has an expiration date - as soon as the boss retires in about 4 years. Considering my background, I feel lucky to have the job. It's really hard to get a decent paying job without an official degree, and the commensurable work experience in my line of work (financial sector office management). The job I have sucks though, because there is literally no one who can cover me if I call out sick, or want to take a vacation. I'm not only the operations manager, but I am also the executive assistant to the president of the company so I am always working hard, and there is no telling what I will be doing day to day on top of normal duties. My boss's personality is literally that of a cartoon character with ADD, and has multiple business interests that I often have to assist with. However, I figure that if I tough it out for a few more years, I can move into a similar job with a bit less responsibility making about 20k more a year. I am literally counting down the days, and have to often remind myself of the end game reward.