flash (macromedia): just wondering cause i just started at this company, have less than a year of
experiance, but ive already provin myself to them, and built 5 sites for their
clients... all their clients loved the sites, and they are supprised im doing
so well. they say im a "blessing" to them. around here starting out, less than
year experiance, makes 16-19 hour... i started out job by job, but they want me
on hourly, and want to give me 10 an hour! i happen to know their secretary
makes 11!! do you think thats unreasonable??

"Proven" yourself is a loose term. Just because your boss/client likes what
you've done doesn't mean you are a proven Flash designer. So many of my clients
think I'm god because I use font other than freakin Times.

How old are you? Because $20,800 per year is mighty low unless you just
graduated. If that's the case you may have to do what we all have done and work
your way up. Don't get caught up thinking you deserve more than you're making.
Truely prove yourself. It may not be an option, but have you thought of being
self-employed. Working for the man is never going to pay as much as being your
own boss. Case in point... Most design firms or agencies will charge in excess
of $100 per hour for their services. These are the same services that you would
do if you were on your own. My standard rate is $50 per hour and clients love
it because they get the same results for half the price or better.

Just a few thoughts. Don't get discouraged!