I think I should pack my bags and head for the US if I wanted to earn a proper wage since over there at least they take my job seriously! In the UK we hear lots about the impoverished teachers who cant afford to live on their meagre wages (starting salary C £16000) whereas us other professionals working in schools with post grad degrees and the responsibilities of a Head of Department get no recognition. I am lucky I have broken thru the glass ceiling but I am one of a tiny minority - many of my colleagues working in school libraries take home £12000 PRO RATA (ie no pay during school hols). How fair is that? Don't think the same applies to the US