I hear ya. I got hired and was on "probation" for one year at a lower pay grade than my position was advertised for. I easily qualified for the full pay grade but our agency brings in new hires on probation. So, last year I got a "HUGE" raise, right to the real salary my position was advertised at...except I was still at step 1 rather than step 2. As a result they are saving a Step increase every year on me.
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