My employer had rigid pay, but they worked around it to hire me and then gave me a "market adjustment" when a few other guys quit. We both knew some of the oth

My employer had rigid pay, but they worked around it to hire me and then gave me a "market adjustment" when a few other guys quit. We both knew some of the other guys converting from contractor to FTE had negotiated a higher salary because they didn't have any family commitments. They probably sensed I was unhappy; but didn't realize I was sticking around until my 6 week paternity leave was come and gone. Now I might stay another couple years, assuming they continue to value me.