I'm a solicitor qualified for many years. I am a associate partner but this is a token title and pretty meaningless. My salary is c. 55k which given my seniority and as I work on outskirts of London isn't that high. To put it into context, newly qualified solicitors in some City firms are on the same/ more than me.
I work currently in a very niche role. I've basically created it myself. Most of the time I enjoy my work but at times it is frustrating, tiring and often seems futile as anything I achieve has to constantly be repeated and recommunicated otherwise it doesn't sink in...I have considered leaving on a number of occasions but not taken any action.
In the last week I've had 2 conversation with colleagues who (unprompted) said I'm wasted in my current role, under appreciated, underpaid, and that our company should be overjoyed to have me, rather than giving me the inflation only pay rises that I've had for the last 8 years (I have asked for more money on several occasions..
Answer always is that there is no money)
Should I take this as a push to move on?