But you are complaining about your salary. Or at least your compensation. Anyone have a gun to your head keeping you there? If you don't like the way the pay works out, find a position that has the kind of pay structure you like.
Life is full of choices. It is the result of the American System and Free Will.
I said I was not complaining about my salary, the only part I don't like is having any raise negated by increase in insurance premiums. I'm lucky, I love what I do and the kids I work with.