I've been working in hell for almost 2 years now, but about 8 months ago my department manager said he thought I would make an excellent assistant manager for produce, and ever since then, to this day, I have stayed and worked my ass off everyday for terrible pay, not even $10/hr. I have learned a lot, including ordering, prices, signs, etc. I typically cover for when other co-workers are just slacking or off, and when one of our dept managers, 3 in produce, go on vacation, I am usually covering for their labor. But it's got to the point where if when this next position becomes open, which should be soon, and I don't get it, I am just going to find a new job. 

The $17/hr would be really nice, especially when I am typically doing more than necessary and going the extra mile while still not even earning $10/hr and old timers are making $15+/hr and don't do nearly as much work as I do. Has anyone else experienced a journey like this?