Грамматика и Лексика

Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово NOT HAVE так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

‘Let me tell you something,’ he added. ‘I was a school teacher and I __________ a big salary. But I saved what I could, and I invested it. I got a little luck, but mostly I just kept putting the money away.