Adam I'm afraid you won't find too many sympathetic voices on ECN to help you jump the gun in your sudies. Most members have been in the same situation as you and have stuck it out.
If you have a grievance with the way your tutor is handling things then you should take it up with the institution. Maybe theres a reason your tutor is still revising the previous years notes.
If you think you are worth a pay rise then you should ask your boss for one straight away. You might be pleasantly surprised.
