<p>There seems to be some idea that being smart, capable, and a hard worker entitle you to expect other people to recognize you for your abilities and compensate you accordingly. If you are worth more money, it’s on you to fight for a better job. By accepting a crappy job you aren’t happy with, you’re telling the economy that you are getting out what you are willing and able to put in. If that isn’t true, stop lying to the economy; everybody will be better off.</p>