Yes, the cost of living is a nightmare. Yes, rent is extortionate. But M&S regularly reviews its pay rates, often bumping them up every April or when the National Living Wage changes. So you won’t be stuck at the same rate forever.
Plus, if you work hard, you can climb the ladder quickly—from customer assistant to section manager in 18 months isn’t unusual. And with each promotion, your hourly rate gets a nice little hug.
So, while you might never be “rich” in the Jeff Bezos sense, you can absolutely live with dignity, buy nice biscuits, and still have a laugh at work. That’s a win in my book.
