No, I'm not on drugs! I've had jobs in the past that I've hated with companies who are uncaring. Believe me, if I thought Virgin was like that I would have left a long time ago.
Everybody is told about the pay when offered the job. If they consider it too low then the solution is simple - do not sign the contract. Then the job can be offered to somebody who does want it.
Good luck to you Padder with your new career. The grass is always greener on the other side (or so many people think). Perhaps you will now earn enough to purchase some of those drugs that you seem so obsessed about....................