'I work two jobs in Southampton on £20k a year and I'm burnt out. I can't afford to buy anything other than essentials, so I dip into my savings. What do I do when they run out?'
If the pay rise route is something you’ve already tried, it’s time to look elsewhere. Whilst other copywriting roles might not pay more, have you looked for other roles which require a similar set of skills? Don’t allow your experience of being underpaid to reduce your confidence in your abilities - lots of employers are really struggling to find talent so don’t underestimate the range of skills you will have learned in your current job and just how valuable those will be to another employer.
on how it works. As you know, this isn’t a sustainable solution so I really hope it doesn’t come to this for you- ultimately you deserve and need higher pay. Sending love and luck.