Members Thunderbroom Posted October 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have two sisters teaching junior high and high school that make more. I don't doubt that at all. There's more to a job than money. One of the key elements to my job that I like is the ability to make my own schedule. I'm at home right now instead of in the office. A K-12 teacher does not have the option (I don't think) to have a schedule like I do.And Perf...those WW workers don't have Summers off either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 9, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 9, 2009 A K-12 teacher does not have the option (I don't think) to have a schedule like I do. Not at all. They are strictly scheduled beyond their control. It is a career path I wouldn't follow for any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanlatte Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Man, SEs and NEs are on that list? I didn't much enjoy my time as a Systems Engineer... 24/7 on-call and {censored} hitting the fan at inopportune times. Wasn't fun. I wondered about that too. System Engineer is such a broad term, its like saying Government Employee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sludgebass69 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 And Perf...those WW workers don't have Summers off either.I'm above 5 of the median incomes on that list, love my job (most days), have 3 and 4 day weekends every week, excellent benefits, and 5 plus weeks of vacation so I guess wastewater ain't all that {censored}ty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 not even on the top 50 the job im studying for is 3 though:evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 ... is not mine.I just found out that one of the guys in our Shipping department earns basically the same as me, and he's been here almost 3 years less.His job is double checking orders that others picked and then putting them in a large box for shipping. He doesn't even put shipping labels on them, or pick them in the first place.Mine? Yeah, I do a lot, it's well documented here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 ... is not mine. I just found out that one of the guys in our Shipping department earns basically the same as me, and he's been here almost 3 years less. His job is double checking orders that others picked and then putting them in a large box for shipping. He doesn't even put shipping labels on them, or pick them in the first place. Mine? Yeah, I do a lot, it's well documented here. Canadian jobs don't count... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have two sisters teaching junior high and high school that make more. I told you skipping Ambulance Chasing 101 in law school was a big mistake! But did you listen? ......noooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 9, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 9, 2009 I told you skipping Ambulance Chasing 101 in law school was a big mistake! But did you listen? ......noooooooooooo! You got me all wrong. I skipped Professional Responsibility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 LOL system engineers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I really wish I would've stuck to the Nurse Practitioner track. I could shoot myself for messing that one up.Mrs Lug is a Nurse and I sure like to "practice" on her, it's a great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Trying to work my way into #5... not exactly getting anywhere so far. Damn budgets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Man, SEs and NEs are on that list? I didn't much enjoy my time as a Systems Engineer... 24/7 on-call and {censored} hitting the fan at inopportune times. Wasn't fun. it's all a matter of aptitude (or realistic on-call schedules) I guess... I live for putting out fires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 it's all a matter of aptitude (or realistic on-call schedules) I guess... I live for putting out fires True. The other day my boss asked us all what motivates us. I said building new stuff for the interwebz & another co-worker said fixing stuff on the interwebz. People are strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 True. The other day my boss asked us all what motivates us. I said building new stuff for the interwebz & another co-worker said fixing stuff on the interwebz. People are strange. Ya gotta really like what you do, because regardless of schedules, salary, benefits, we spend a huge chunk of our time at work. For me, my schedule sucks huge balls, but what I do is amazing to me. That keeps me here, and is worth it even if it means I can't find a regular band because of scheduling. I couldn't stay in any job if I really didn't like what I was doing, even if it meant some extra lifestyle benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 True. The other day my boss asked us all what motivates us. I said building new stuff for the interwebz & another co-worker said fixing stuff on the interwebz. People are strange. Sounds like you are more geared towards Dev than Production Support... my employer has it's work force split up pretty nicely. Web Dev does just what you like while the Web Support team just implements and fixes the production stuff... Sys-Ops just builds and troubleshoots the hardware and OS while Sys-Dev writes and betas apps... DB does all the MySQL and Oracle builds and repairs... etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Ya gotta really like what you do, because regardless of schedules, salary, benefits, we spend a huge chunk of our time at work. For me, my schedule sucks huge balls, but what I do is amazing to me. That keeps me here, and is worth it even if it means I can't find a regular band because of scheduling. I couldn't stay in any job if I really didn't like what I was doing, even if it meant some extra lifestyle benefits. which brings us back to BOALG-style pimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sounds like you are more geared towards Dev than Production Support... my employer has it's work force split up pretty nicely. Web Dev does just what you like while the Web Support team just implements and fixes the production stuff... Sys-Ops just builds and troubleshoots the hardware and OS while Sys-Dev writes and betas apps... DB does all the MySQL and Oracle builds and repairs... etc etc etc Yeah, I quit the systems stuff a few years ago, went into web design, and have gradually moved towards development ever since. I dig it, but still have a lot to learn on the server side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members degroove Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I wondered about that too. System Engineer is such a broad term, its like saying Government Employee I am that.Prefessional Sponge so to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 My job would be classified under #1. The work is interesting, the pay is excellent and there is a lot of demand for others with similar backgrounds. At the same time it's hard work and can be very stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I bet Ron Jeremy is {censored}ting himself with bitterness that he's not a Systems Engineer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I bet Ron Jeremy is {censored}ting himself with bitterness that he's not a Systems Engineer Some things can neither be learned, nor taught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sonic1 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 No internet forum moderator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 No internet forum moderator? Too much smarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dedpool1052 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 my job isnt even on the top 50. even though the pay isnt the greatest, i can still pay my bills and have money left over to go out and have fun. plus i work with a pretty good crew and i enjoy what im doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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