There are so many factors and variables that go into determining someone's rate of pay, but one of the biggest is experience. And I'm not talking about experience with Autocad. I'm talking about real world, work experience. You may be an ace CAD drafter and you might be able to turn out drawings in a flash, but if you don't know which end of the screwdriver turns the screw, or which end of the hammer hits the nail, you're not going to be as valuable as someone who maybe doesn't have as much CAD training, but has lots of construction experience.

I wouldn't say that CAD technicians are disposable, but I would say there are a lot more of them than there used to be. So employers really have the advantage because they can pick and choose who they want to keep and who they can replace. And the guys with real world experience are much more valuable than the kid coming straight out of school who's spent the last 4 years with his nose in a book. Employers typically want guys who can do more than just draw pictures. They want people who can troubleshoot and solve problems. Those are the guys who make the big bucks.

I don't know what Ł6/hour equates to in dollars, but I think it's something like $9/hour. If that's true, then I would say you are earning just over minimum wage. With your background, I think you should be earning quite a bit more than that. I know the economy is bad, but if I were you, I would be looking for employment elsewhere.