Shop Talk

So i went to other carriers inquiring about a job. Turns out that i'm getting shafted. Other carriers start out an average $3.00 more than I currently make. Upon research, the market i'm located in is close to the bottom. 40 minutes away, the store there is 2 pay grades higher. Wow, this is great. Of course when I dispute this and ask about it they feel that i should do all the research to justify this. Even other stores in my market in a different state are in a high pay grade. WTF. I need out. Fast.