People Disclose How Much They Get Paid... And The Results Are Shocking!

[@jenniferbuehrer3272]

My husband makes $35,000 working as a lumber yard truck driver and manager. In a small town it is livable. I can stay home to raise my kids and homestead. So yeah. We make it work. I save money not sending out kids to day care. And I raise/grow 60% of our food.

[@MrBigtime1986]

I know exactly what it's like. I'm in construction and I make less than that and have zero benefits.

[@davidrobertson8020]

Geez, I’m a crane operator at a lumber mill making around $60k

[@matthewmonsees8288]

That would be really low just as a driver (and I love in the middle of nowhere nebraska) I won't judge if he's content, but it's no problem for a driver to get over 20/hr out here for local work.

[@sylvaan02wrx65]

@@matthewmonsees8288 $20/hr is only $38,500 a year. $20/hr is shit. For anyone. Let alone what he's doing, or anyone with experience or a skill.

[@michelewp616]

@@sylvaan02wrx65 you may want to run your numbers again

[@rhondavigil795]

I'm 51 and still don't know what I want to do when I grow up.

[@kimjohnson8471]

Growing up isn't optional? Hell, I hope not.

[@nm9586]

Me too

[@BeegirlsHoneyHouse]

Edging on 59-me too-either.🤪👵

[@Blackroseofplue]

Thank you for posting , I always thought I was alone in this at 35 ,

[@amandagriffin1751]

I'm an administrative assistant at an accounting firm in Alabama with a very low cost of living. I make $48,000 a year. I could have taken jobs that paid more but I value my quality of life too. I have no degree, just lots of experience.

[@sqlb3rn]

The EMT treating me in the ambulance makes 10.50 an hour. Meanwhile I get a $700 bill in the mail for an ambulance ride.

[@Maki-00]

Wow! I’ve made between $14-$19 as a barista. One Uber driver I had, mentioned that he was an EMT and he only made $10/hr. and he had been working the job for 10 years. This is why he had to do Uber on the side. I gave him a nice tip. He was so sweet too!

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

Only $700 for an ambulance ride? That's a good deal! My grandmother's ride cost $3,000.

[@snowbird7377]

Because EMTs are privatized and run by terrible corporate companies that take all the money, just like senior living facilities, and now jails.

[@ALCRAN2010]

@@snowbird7377 , that's interesting, so what you're saying is, we can franchise these guys like food trucks?

[@snowbird7377]

@@ALCRAN2010 aren’t food trucks independently run? Not sure how they operate. Anyway, it’s not working out so well for EMTs, senior care facility staff, or jail COs and staff when the greedy corporations take all the money.

[@Dinngg0]

There's more to it than salary. How many hours per week do you work? Are you slammed all day or do you have time for a relaxing lunch? How are the benefits? Regular raises? Bonus / Commission? Stock purchase plan? You get the idea.

[@rejectionistmanifesto8836]

Exactly I'd take lower pay for less stress and not do overtime and no more than 40 hours maximum

[@NursesToRiches]

My wife and I worked an average of 19 hrs per week this year and still earned over 150k each. In addition to that we have all of the benefits you mentioned except for a stock purchasing plan (unless you mean a 401k,in which case we do tlhave that as well). So, I would say it is possible to have both, a high salary and great benefits.

[@CrispyMakiDumplings]

Agreed. I make $130k and it’s low stress and with proper planning I can meet my annual goals in 10 months. Plus all the other great benefits. Quality of life is important.

[@jokerrhe]

@@NursesToRiches what career?

[@NursesToRiches]

@@jokerrhe Registered Nurses

[@samsonchan1488]

I was an EMT-Basic before advancing in the medical field. Tough job. The reason the pay is so low is that the training is shorter than most medical professionals, and prerequisites are low. Most move on to become paramedics, firefighters, nurses, or other higher paying medical careers. Still, I agree EMT’s should be paid more. Such is the world we live in.

[@mantiscity]

Funny you bring that up. EMT’s are paid so low, because they always jump ship and advance their careers. Also you can make $50-60,000 with OT. The part that really pisses me off, is EMT’s are the only medical profession that has to do hands on training for CE’s. Doctors, Nurses don’t .

[@bobbyhughes4895]

Paramedics and Firefighters in the southeast are paid terribly. Have to work 2 full time jobs, 4500-5000 hrs a year to make ends meat. It’s despicable really

[@Nepthu]

I thought paramedics and EMTs wear the same thing. They're not?

[@beewear122]

EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic

[@mantiscity]

@@Nepthu The major differences are, Paramedics can give meds, EMT’s can not

[@johng.4959]

Great topic! I hope you can do more of these in the future! Yes, friend of mine left an EMT job just because of the low wages. Crazy world we live in.

[@koma7778]

Its not only that the wages are low but taxes are high also.

[@m1975cl]

Yes, it’s absolutely SICK what EMTS are getting paid in the US and Canada. EMTS keep us alive long enough for a well paid doctor to be able to see us, without EMTS we are dead….literally dead. Messed up value system we live in.

[@mrkrimpet58]

the most honest and straightforward advice about pursuing acting work I've ever heard

[@karlstrauss2330]

If you love acting then go for it, just don’t quit your day job.

[@mrkrimpet58]

@@karlstrauss2330 I think his point was don't get into it for the money. no one with a day job has succeeded in becoming a successful actor. quitting your day job is almost a necessity to do it. actors wait tables because they can easily quit and find another job after the acting job.

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

less than 1% of the screen actors guild members can make a full time living as an actor.

[@johncasey5594]

I have been a programmer for 30+ years. I am still basically using the same language I learned 40 years ago when I was a teen. College and living expenses paid by the government, so zero student loan debt. For the last 6 years I have been working from home for a bank, I put in 1-2 hours a day, 4 weeks vacation per year, full benefits, current salary $106,400.

[@papabetadine724]

Programming is a gold mine for those who know what they're doing/play it smart.

[@neelkrishna]

Dad?

[@ralphkarnuah8639]

hey man! that’s a nice gig, how do i land one

[@zeddling151]

COBOL?

[@johncasey5594]

@@zeddling151 Good guess, but no. Taught myself programming on a VIC20 in Basic. My first full time programming job right out of high school was Business Basic. Then stumbled into MS-Access/VBA programming and it developed into a, thus far, 30 year career.

[@NoorAnomaly]

I'm an IT network engineer, 2 years of college (Associates) and a few IT certificates. I got my degree in December of 2020 and hired in August 21 with a salary of $75 000.

[@leftofpunk]

I'm an IT Service Desk Manager. I have no college and spent years toiling as a SD agent and deskside tech but eventually made the jump to Team Lead and then Manager. I know I'm underpaid cause I never did a job hop, but I'm currently make just over $57k. From what I've heard, I should be looking for $80k-95k based on everything I do.

[@silviodomenico]

seems low, feel like you can do better first year out as its in demand and currently there is a shortage worldwide

[@Mothringer]

@@leftofpunk That's really low, that should be a six figure job easily. You're being paid like a frontline support grunt, not a amanger

[@spartan2381]

Thats good to hear! Starting an associates program soon at my school that gets my my A+ and CCNA.

[@leftofpunk]

@@Mothringer thank you for the validation. There had been a possibility of getting direct hired that would have come with a significant increase but recent contract negotiations render it impossible so I've started looking elsewhere. I assume I should be looking at 80k at a minimum.

[@KAlovesherkitties]

Just want to add that while medical coding doesn’t technically require a college degree, it’s extremely hard to get into coding (especially at that $31 point) without a college degree, certificates and experience. Inpatient coders tend to make good bank, but it’s a challenge a position with just a cert. Unless you’re working in a small town where someone with those qualifications are hard to find, you’ll absolutely be starting from the bottom up. That is if you even get your foot in the door.

[@ALCRAN2010]

Inpatient coders do well. Impatient coders, I suppose, get fired pretty quickly.

[@rogerme247]

My wife was a CPA, stayed home for 16 years raising 3 kids, went back to school for medical coding cert, it was hard, but she liked it, but you will be monitored for production, process x claims/hr, that she didn’t like.

[@rogerme247]

Pay was in $23/ hr range, good benefits for large healthcare entity.

[@rogerme247]

Har to keep your professional cents up.

[@Richie3Jack]

I'm not an Air Traffic Controller, but from what I've read $100K is a bit on the low side, so it was likely at a smaller airport. I've heard about the stress as well, but I've never heard exactly *why* it's stressful as the ATC's I've heard interview basically say they enjoy doing their job of controlling the air traffic, but it's the other stuff they hate. From what I gather, ATC's basically hve to work for 90 minutes, then take a mandatory 30 minute break where it's mandatory they go to an assigned ATC break room and they cannot practically do anything. They can't even check their e-mail. Their brain has to shutdown so they aren't distracted or over-stressed. They then work another 90 minutes with another 30 minute break and then continue the 90-minutes on, 30 minutes off process. I think it's just a lifestyle that doesn't suit many people.

[@chrisd1773]

BIL is a an ATC. He started at $70k at a small regional airport for reference.

[@jordi2146]

Damn I already do that when I study for school lol

[@rickj1983]

My son is ATC for Newark, New Jersey. He worked for a regional airport in WY two years ago. His pay was $55k. It was a level 6 airport. He told me a level 12 airport such as Denver International you can expect to make $100/hr or $250k with OT. Keep in mind that with each level comes testing that you must pass. He was ATC in the Navy so it was pretty easy for him to get on board with FAA. Max age limit to get hired in with the FAA is 35. The washout rate when I was in high school looking at this very job was 96% (per the control tower manager in Denver) and that was in the late 70's.

[@lilymcnabb6621]

A0

[@TheFK8Life]

I got my ATC FAA pink card - school started with 67 students - graduating class of 7 at the end. Lots of washouts You can make decent money which is why O did it but leaving the military to go FAA controller isnt guaranteed and there is an age limit. I make more as a blue collar worker now and my job is nearly zero stress compared to telling pilots what to do or get 400+ people killed in a mid air collision lol Was a fun gig tho - I love airplanes and gaming so ATC was fairly easy for me vs my counterparts who had little aviation experience or understanding.

[@kingofthegoats245]

I'm an independent contractor running my own remodeling business. I make ~100k/year (50/hour) in the Front Range of Colorado. I have about 5 years of experience. If you keep investing in yourself, you can climb rapidly. Hope this info helps any other people looking for what to do with their lives. I'd recommend becoming an electrician tho, after 5 years an independent electrician could be making nearly twice as much as I do. Plumbing is where the real dough is, the master plumber I work with makes 300k/year. Good luck out there! Advocate for yourself and make your work indispensable!

[@jjanggu1515]

Is this gross revenue or net income (net income is what you take home after expenses and taxes)?

[@daves.software]

I think the data for software developers is a bit skewed by the incomes from the coastal cities. I live in the US mid-west, work as a software developer, and my total comp isn't even half of the 384K reported by the person at 17:59. That said, the cost of living here is substantially lower, and I have both a traditional pension and a 401K with 7% match.

[@seinfan9]

This is a reality in Austin, TX from big tech, but almost half of the compensation is in the form of restricted stock units. Somewhat disingenuous to include it, but that is indeed their money eventually depending on how long they stay at the company.

[@rickj1983]

Total compensation is very deceptive. It's base pay that pays your bills. Stocks don't do that.

[@DaddyBLUE90S]

Refrigeration tech 7 years. First year hustling with my own license made 120k. Been growing 10-15% every year since as I build a small team. I know at least 5 guys who are millionaires owning small trades services companies. All under 34 years old. Few HVAC and roofing company owners under 30 making over 200k a year.

[@12yearssober]

I'm in Naples Florida and own my own HVAC company. It's only me. I make over $100K each year and only work 20-25 hours a week. All easy service calls so no installations. I throw those to another guy who gives me 20% each referral. It's an awesome trade and pretty easy.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

I work for a health insurance company as a medical claims adjuster and make around $50k. My job only requires a high school diploma. My husband is a lead IT support specialist and makes $83k. He doesn’t have a college degree. We both work from home.

[@mateaukalua4426]

50k for a medical claims adjuster sounds really good unless you live in the Northeast, Miami or California 😂.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

@@mateaukalua4426 luckily, I don’t.

[@mateaukalua4426]

@@BoringTroublemaker If you're in the South, Midwest, or Ohio then you're doing good.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

@@mateaukalua4426 I live in central Oregon, but I also pay $75/mo for our health insurance (husband and myself) with a $200 deductible, vision, and 100% dental coverage with 10% 401k match. In addition to 6 weeks vacation plus holidays. On a flexible work from home schedule. So, it’s not purely about the salary. My husband and I take regular vacations at adults only resorts, we have a home, two cars, retirement accounts, and a hefty savings account. We’re doing just fine and didn’t have to move to Ohio to do it. We just chose not to have kids, which is honestly the best financial advice I could give anyone 😂

[@KittenBowl1]

@@BoringTroublemakerwow sounds like a calm life. Sounds great actually. I make three times as you and more but my life is full of stress and dramas and the people I encounter they cause me significant stress to people. No time to date. I live in a huge city. I feel mentally exhausted often. Maybe I should go for lower salary happier role. But I love living in the city full of energy. It’s good to read a story like this there are better ways to live life happier maybe. And it would be nice to start dating again after Covid. I just recently started international traveling after long hiatus because of pandemic restrictions. I need better job and a new dating scene. Lol.

[@eljefemaximo5420]

All I have to say is I make 1 third of what I used to make going into business for myself and I am happier than I have ever been.

[@whereisyourhumanity7557]

Thank you. I did the same while my daughter was growing up. When she moved out I went back to being employed to try and kill it for a while...oh shoot, there was no going back to being employed again. Not as a full time career, sometimes a filler income.

[@CrispyMakiDumplings]

That’s what matters. Quality of life.

[@Rfh78]

I've been binge watching your videos because of bad experiences I had at work. And it's funny you mentioned medical coding because I'm taking online classes while working full time. I like it because it's like a puzzle that you have to solve. I just hope I won't have a hard time finding a job. I live in a small town though. The population is around 40k.

[@jessicadominguez1315]

I am currently an operator in training at a water treatment facility. I make $20/hr and when I am fully licensed that will bump to $30/hr. I did not need my degree for this job. However, my degree *was* required at my last career which was being an environmentalist at a health department [the health inspector] and most of my coworkers had at least a Bachelor's if not a Master's. I made $13.73/hr and we had 37.5 hour work weeks and no OT

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

government jobs are the worst paid.

[@jessicadominguez1315]

@@anniesshenanigans3815 ain't that the truth? That being said my HD was in a small town and some people traveled from much more rural areas bc it was the best job available.

[@Me-eb3wv]

That’s an interesting salary. I make 15 working at a fast food place

[@jessicadominguez1315]

@@Me-eb3wv lol it used to bug me a bit when I was a health inspector that some of the food workers I was inspecting made more than me. It motivated me to leave. I don't regret it, it was thankless.

[@mateaukalua4426]

It depends on the government jobs in Denver, pay really good amounts but you need a degree plus it's really hard to get hired by them. $60K is an average starting salary here.

[@ThanatosTheDH]

I work for a government faciality making around 40-45k a year working 60+ hours a week... I think I need to reconsider my career...

[@mateaukalua4426]

Bro you must be on salary. That's equivalent to about $12.50 per hour 😮. What job do you do?

[@roderick.t]

I'm a Principal Scientist for the Dept. of Energy, and been in the business since 1998. My current gross salary is $135,283/yr.

[@oleopathic]

Seems low. You are working off a us federal pay system which takes a while to get promoted in ?

[@sarahconner9433]

Lucky you

[@mateaukalua4426]

​@@sarahconner9433 They worked for 24 years to get there. That's not luck that's hard work. They probably started making 40K and worked their way up. That's how it goes I make only 34K a year now. 24 years from now I better not be making the same.

[@sarahconner9433]

@@mateaukalua4426 oh gosh sweety.....I'm a post P.h.D. E.E. +synthetic Virologist and a multi-millionaire with multiple homes paid off in California....lots of luck from my parents...lots of hard work from me..... Would I rather lay around all day, like a homeless meth head playing GTA5..... Prolly not.... That makes me lucky.....I don't have a "loser attitude".... And I'm not lazy....

[@clean_rene]

@@oleopathic that's actually not low for a scientist. that's good

[@mobileore]

Since I am in the preparation process for interviews I binged a lot of your videos. I am not even in the US and I still find them quite helpful. If by chance that is something you want to talk about I would be interested in a video about tips for disabled people on the job hunt.

[@marcellabrowning315]

As a hiring manager, leave the disability at the door. Just highline your will and capabilities. Best wishes to you!!!

[@Ethernet480]

Regarding this topic…as someone who isn’t in HR but being a manager with access to salaries….I do have to give HR staff credit where due. They have to stare at everyone’s salary while performing one of the most critical set of tasks for a company and likely being paid below a lot of their peers in other functions depending on what level in the org they are…and they seemingly/most do this with the utmost professionalism

[@ALCRAN2010]

In a similar perspective, working in payroll with eyes on the whole orgs W2s and paychecks. Very interesting.

[@lollsazz]

There are different types of people there. I know several people in Hr, and some are kinda... cold, so they don't care that much about what people earn. Most of them are very service-oriented and good at behaving warmly, no matter how unreasonable a person they're dealing with. I've dealt with some increadibly nice HR-people and think they are part of what's holding the company together.

[@Ethernet480]

@@lollsazz I agree

[@sierrasky2491]

Yes but to be fair Human Resources is an evil part of a company that isn't the friend or a helper to the company's employees anymore. They serve a pretty nefarious purpose these days.

[@portlandrestaurants]

In some states now employment ads are required to have a salary range to fight wage gaps. Hopefully this law continues to spread.

[@seinfan9]

To be honest, doing this actually hurts the employee. Having a given range is a set in stone max. A friend of mine was able to counter offer 50% higher for a nondisclosed pay and got it.

[@portlandrestaurants]

@@seinfan9 "While California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada and Washington have all enacted similar laws in recent years, the Colorado act is more experimental and expansive in nature. It requires employers to share salary information automatically and upfront - on the job listing itself - rather than after a candidate asks for it, like most current legislation. And it applies to certain remote job listings, too."

[@nm9586]

I do too. I think the taboo culture about salaries is why I don't make as much

[@jjrose14]

@@seinfan9 It benefits the employer more than it hurts the employee. If you have no idea what the salary range is, employers can and will lowball you.

[@vgardner1688]

Me too. Nothing worse than wasting time going to an interview for a job that won't cover your bills.

[@FatherPhi]

Dude youve been killing it with watchable videos, quickly becoming one of my go-tos for my entertainment fix

[@seinfan9]

I went from 76k to 120k as an electronic hardware designer in Texas in a matter of 6 months (two job hops). I still feel gypped seeing some of these.

[@nokoolaid]

I heard Apple is looking for people like you. I would think they pay better.

[@LovelyLisa517]

Can you share advice? My boyfriend has a degree in computer engineering and has been looking to work in hardware design, but can't find any one to hire for entry level roles. Would appreciate advice on how you got your role. He doesn't even care about making a ton of money, just wants to get his foot in the door.

[@nokoolaid]

@@LovelyLisa517 Is he fresh out of college or not much experience?

[@LovelyLisa517]

@@nokoolaid he graduated in 2020 and has no experience

[@hillie47]

@@LovelyLisa517 Did he intern anywhere during college time? Made any connections? That's key I'd say. It also depends on the area you're in of course.

[@allanchen4771]

This Reddit thread was interesting to read over. I feel like there's some skew to the higher-paying jobs because they're more eager to share that information than others. Seeing the really high salaries didn't make feel great but seeing the really low ones were depressing... $15/hour is HIGH for an EMT?? Ridiculous

[@JJJMMM1]

Reporting on that thread is most definitely skewed. The median personal income in US was about $36k / year before the pandemic. That is for people working full-time.

[@snowbird7377]

Because they’re privatized by terrible corporate companies that take all the money just like senior living facilities that pay workers crap.

[@allanchen4771]

@@JJJMMM1 That makes me feel a bit better lol

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

exactly. and remember that if you ever have to call 911 for a medical emergency.. you want a paramedic, not an emt.

[@wayward03]

Unless you live somewhere really cheap I'd be trying to broaden my skill set to make over 40k a yr since that's not much anymore. Also I'm sure it's skewed high within the pool of people on reddit but that group is younger and you generally make less early in a career path. If you'll notice the people who made good money without high end degrees had a specific skill and worked odd shifts or dangerous jobs.

[@carrie893]

I make $15 a hour but about $40,000 a year with overtime. I'm a home care giver to 2 elderly clients and I stay the night with them. Usually 3 days with one and 3 days the other one. Both jobs I get paid to sleep. The clients and my boss are aware of this, all the employees sleep when the clients sleep. Usually get woken up once to help them to the bathroom, then everyone goes back to sleep. It's the greatest job in the world.

[@donabeth4561]

You made more than me as a community RN Canada.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

Software engineering positions are all over the map. Most are well paid, but the FAANG group is a completely crazy level. LinkedIn actually pays the most. However, it is pretty common for mid-career software engineers working for Fortune 500 companies typically get $90k to $125k base salary plus other benefits. I just went through this process while helping my daughter evaluate possible careers. However, in the IT field, you can specialize and make a lot more. For example, I once considered a top-secret Department of Defense contract position in a bunker in Idaho for $90/hour about 15 years ago. My wife said no, so I passed on the opportunity. I got into DevOps and Cloud Technology for a boutique IT firm based in NYC but working it remotely from Orlando, Florida - yeah, life is pretty awesome. A doctor friend of mine makes $3 million per year doing remote internal medicine analysis.

[@lenia272]

one thing to note for most of these is location, making 100k a year is litterally rich in some areas of the US but in a city like new york or LA 100k is actually close to poverty level so there is more to it then just how much you make a year.

[@whereisyourhumanity7557]

Very very true. And the price of a house in Kentucky is different than a house in Seattle.

[@amaurytorres9978]

Can’t speak for LA, but I live in NY. Making 100k in New York is definitely not the same as making 100k in other areas but it’s definitely not near poverty level. Thats a huge stretch. Its more middle class

[@mateaukalua4426]

Let's be real though even if you make 22k in Kentucky that's like middle poor. And it's just broke AF in Dallas, Texas. Also people think Texas is cheap. If you make 60K in Texas and have a family you're lower middle class unless your wife works too then you're middle class. Living in a border town or in some country town will make you upper middle class with the same amount of money.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

This makes me almost glad I didn't finish my bachelor's. I'm by no means wealthy, but I'm comfortable and more importantly, HAPPY and not so stressed I break out in welts (pre-current job).

[@tqh7926]

I'm an IT Support Specialist for a helpdesk. My company is a government contractor and from what my coworkers and I have discussed we ranged from my pay 18.72/hr USD to 22/hr at Tier 1. Qualifications don't play a part it seems.

[@Maki-00]

Damn! I was a barista in a high-end hotel once for $19/hr. and made $20 doing customer service only answering emails. This is shocking!

[@lildoggo5863]

I had the same job 4 years ago! (in Canada, insurance company IT Helpdesk Specialist level 1) I was making around 22k. Then I went up to level 2 and level 3 (level 3 was paid 58k) Now I'm a unit manager in the same dept making 80k a year

[@tqh7926]

@@Maki-00 this was honestly a step down from my previous positions due to a career change. I sustained an injury that had me leave 13 yrs of retail management where I was making 24/hr and I decided to pursue my interest in computers. I got 9 certifications, but no degree compared to my coworkers who started fresh from college with associates degrees and no certifications.

[@tqh7926]

@@lildoggo5863 unfortunately no upward movement where I am. Changing to specializations such as NOC or SOC are available, but I just took the pay cut and figure it's worth it while I get my degree to compliment my certifications.

[@DesertMav]

I'm also an IT support specialist for a help desk and I fall into the same pay range. The main perk I have is that I get work remotely and my old project was really short staffed, which meant tons of overtime. I made close to 50k last year with the amount of overtime I had. I'm trying to find a way to get into being a NOC or data center tech which would pay closer to the $60-$80k range.

[@whitehusky3]

Underwater welding has been discussed in my family a few times, mostly by my brother who was looking into it as a career path. He got his machine fabrication/welding diploma/degree, and he decided to get a job he goes to every day making about $30/hr because it's less risk and travel. But when he was looking into the underwater welding, he learned they only work a few days out of the year, so why he didn't go that route, I don't know.

[@candysmith8724]

My boyfriend's son is in the Navy learning this trade. We are hoping he will work for an oil or engineering company once he has served.

[@challengerthewelder9548]

Doing it shortens your lifespan

[@koibitonoyami]

Check out differential pressure hazards (Delta P), like the Byford Dolphin Diving Bell incident. Horrifying. Not to mention the risks of electrocution, explosions, drowning, etc. It's a job that pays a lot for a reason.

[@12yearssober]

@@candysmith8724 Have to wait until the next administration. Hopefully

[@tubalcain6874]

I work in industrial sales. That’s not bad for a welder. In my area, guys out of 9 month welding programs at votechs and CCs are going out for $18-$25. A lot of these jobs have 50-60 hour work weeks, so there’s O.T. To boot. Some also have production bonuses.

[@jerrardbeasley4247]

Back when I looked at being a stripclub DJ, the way it worked was that each dancer would tip out to the DJ 10% of their earnings. Well if you are at a club with 20 girls and each girl is averaging say $200/night over the course of a year working 3 nights would get you to about $62k. So yeah, that sounds about right...

[@gaikaviortas455]

I think you can't talk about salary size without mentioning the location

[@justinblair9661]

True. $100k in San Francisco, CA is much different than $100k in Grand Rapids, MI.

[@mattb9664]

Same goes for the NYC and northern NJ metro.

[@alyssaknox9188]

Medical coder here. I started at $18/hour in 2017 and currently make $26/hour. I have only ever worked remotely as a coder. You don't need a degree, but you do need training (I took an 18-month course through a community college) and certification through AHIMA and/or AAPC to be hired by most employers.

[@rachelgee7894]

Do you work from home? Can you choose your hours?

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

How hard is the role after being trained? In other words, does the training prepare most people fully for success in the role?

[@vgardner1688]

How hard of a job is it?

[@WKaznartist]

I’m an occupational therapist (master’s with $100,000 student debt when I graduated) specializing in hand therapy. New grad 1st job, I got $68,000 base salary. 9 months later, 2nd job $70,000; then got a raise to $71,400 base salary. Laid off and 8 months later, 3rd job $76,000 base salary, 6 months later, 4th job $86,000. New job offer $95,000 base salary. I turned it down to move back closer to family… I regret it. 5th and current job $85,000 base salary with a constituent if I pass my certification in hand therapy that I’ll get $90,000 base salary. I’ve seen hospitals or private practices in very rural cities offering $95,000-$115,000 for experienced Certified Hand Therapists. I look forward to getting an offer like that one day.

[@curiouscat98]

Great video! When I was in growing up everyone said be a doctor because they make so much money. I ended up going into IT and I make $105k/ peer year before tax and my partner who is also in IT management makes $200k/ year before tax plus commission which varies between $30k-70k. The best part is that unlike doctors we work in the comfort of our homes and don’t have to risk our lives around contagious illnesses and diseases and didn’t have to kill ourslves trying to get into medical school then studying in medical school then training and all that mandatory requirements doctors and medical professionals have to do. So for those kids who think medicine is the only reliable way to make money, think again.

[@KittenBowl1]

People going into medicine wanting to make money is where people fall into traps. That’s why US is where it is now as it’s getting decayed as a society as medicine is not supposed to be about money but about people. You also do know healthcare system in the US is corrupt? I know most talented doctors in more developed and civilized countries like in where I live don’t go into medicine to make money but save people from special illness their brother died from or their mother suffered etc. Comparing tech industry and healthcare is just ridiculous actually as they’re not Apple to Apple more like apple to cabbage or something not even the same category.

[@crestinglight]

Likely the drug researcher is accurate. I went to code school with a biology PhD, she was making about $14/hour in a lab. To move up, she'd have to start her own lab, deal with applying for grants and the government, research marketing, working around the clock. She made more at her first job out of code school than with her PhD.

[@jasonmajere2165]

Where do all those billions go in ‘drug research’ if they pay the people that actually make new drugs shit? Reminds me of universities, administrative staff make more than teachers that actually do the service required.

[@1kaleeeeee]

That’s insane! I made more as an intern in a lab $16/hr! Once I graduated I grossly under cut myself and my boss was giving me $18/hr with ease. Now I just got offered $25 as an associate scientist that is still too low, so I am negotiating. There are websites out there that shows what people make who work for government entities and universities and schools. She definitely needs to move! In Indiana, biology PhD’s are going for $100k+

[@mateaukalua4426]

She's living on ramen noodles 🤬

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

Or, go work for a pharma company

[@KennTollens]

The health care system. You have to put your health and trust to the lowest paid people, but end up paying through the nose on your bill.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Lots of hospitals and even EMT providers are privately owned, meaning the owner sets whatever rate they want to.

[@elmateo77]

Yep, it's pretty funny to find out that the guys working in the ambulance make $10-15 an hour when a 15 minute ride costs you like $2000...

[@ecchioni]

Software Test Engineer here, 125k. Not bad for 3 to 4 hour of actual work per day.

[@jovannyperez3821]

Another test engineer!. I haven't done any work this month because all the devs are out😜

[@darrellspencer1809]

Not bad? Understatement of the year.

[@stephenkiernan8520]

Usually only people who have jagged a great deal or have been royally screwed post in places like this. They are the outliers and the vast majority of people wont compare to these salaries. They also won't mention years of experience and sacrifices or the specialty knowledge they had to have to get to that point. Don't plan your life career on what you read and expect it to fall in your lap.

[@mateaukalua4426]

Man I totally understand that.

[@Ethernet480]

Strip clubs are no joke. My buddy bounces and works the door. Takes home $3-$4k cash per week

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

You mean he dances for 3-4k per week.... no bouncer makes that much

[@sneakyquick]

I lost my six figure job at a large regional bank and now am pursuing my side hustle of selling cars full time. I could not be happier and have alot less stress. Im never going back to a desk job ever.

[@TheCoolOwen]

I need stress redux too. My salary has gone up to 6 figs in the last 10-years, but the stress means a lower quality of life from when I earned just $35k per year in a high COLA. I work in telecom site Acquisition and permitting.

[@thetrainhopper8992]

I used to work in real estate marketing at a national company and made $45,000 per year for a job based in California. The only good thing about the job was the health insurance. Now I'm a small KZbinr going to college to get a teacher.

[@robertcrawford718]

I am a teacher, on the payscale, I am at MA+45. This means that I have a mastrers degree (MBA) plus at least 45 units past that. After getting to MA+45 I ended up getting another BA just from something to do, so I am way past 45, but the payscale topps there. I would really like to see another step for EdD. I also get a bit extra for having an ESL certification (15 of those 45 units in the MA+45). The ESL bonus is above the pay grade step for the extra units involved in getting it. All that said, I am about 62K pretax and I am in a high pay rural district. This is a Title 1 (poverty) district, so the pay puts me well over the median income, in fact, it puts me well over the median household income. As far as overtime, I try to avoid it, however, I frequently am called in to sub during my "plan" (break). I am also an after-school study hall teacher.

[@edydon]

Very intriguing video. But remember, it's not income, it's net worth that counts. You could lose a high wage job tomorrow. Don't focus on what you make, focus on what you keep - and save.

[@HighFiveFriend]

How much per hour??

[@elmateo77]

It's certainly easier to save more if you have a high income though.

[@sirqe6791]

Medical and Pharmaceutical sales pays really well but can be hard to get unless you know someone. The pay can be better than what physicians earn.

[@ALCRAN2010]

I got to me one of these on a professional level. She easily banked over $250k that year.

[@Troy_Built]

My sister-in-law does it. It's shocking what they make.

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

i dated a lady that retired from being a Pharma sales person (to doctors). she made 500-700K a year. she banked it and started her own business eventually.

[@lilylife4426]

Someone I know makes over 300K doing it. I am rethinking my career as a PA.

[@ChrisLeiter]

I'm in the software industry - before that, I spent nearly 15 years in federal government roles - and I'm very happy with my position and salary. Let's just say only one job on this list tempted me to change my direction, and it was the AI Developer.

[@sirgalahad1470]

I've been in the software industry for 33 years. I've wanted to blow my brains out for the last 32 years. Why do I stay ? Because of the pay.

[@virtuouzgirl8328]

I can vouch for the poor salary band in research. Although I'm based in the UK, I used to work in pharmaceutical sciences and the salary is very low in comparison to most professions, even with a Master's Research degree 🙄

[@lollsazz]

I agree. At a big company I worked at it was about $52K with a master's degree. At another company it was $60K. If you worked for a hospital, it was stated in the job description that one had to be "charitable", and the salary was $45K, again, only if you had a MSc. Oh, and this wasn't straight out of uni either. All of the salaries are OK as long as you have a partner you live with. Without one, you're unlikely to own any kind of apartment, and will be paying some rich person (who owns the appartments) and lose a lot of money every month.

[@portlandrestaurants]

I used to do medical research and a lot of people quit and went into higher paying work including me. Plus the hours and politics were killer

[@KayFabe87]

Which begs the question; why are university tuitions so high? The graduates clearly are not getting any value for those expensive degrees unless you are in the engineering or finance professions. Whenever the politicians talk about alleged "price gouging" , they conveniently ignore the actual price gouging in which the universities with their massive endowment funds are engaging in on a daily basis.

[@lollsazz]

@@KayFabe87 Chemicals and stuff for growing cells etc. are expensive. These are tools that computer engineers and finance people don't need (although they need other types of tools)

[@midnull6009]

That is why I quit research and medicine.

[@darrellspencer1809]

I have definitely failed at life.

[@lmusima3275]

I’m from the UK. I remember the days when if you earned £26k-30k were considered well paid in a good job. Now it’s considered low paid chicken change. When I was a contract worker for a certain government public sector corporation, our recruitment agency told us not to disclose our salary to permanent employees. We were getting paid more at the time and it caused some conflict

[@mateaukalua4426]

​@Matt THX lol that's butt cheeks 😂

[@candysmith8724]

My ex husband earned $495K one year working in Strategic Sales selling software for a global computer corporation (late 90s/early 2000s). His base was $150K, the rest was in commissions. He also got a trip to Maui, first class direct flight from TX that year as a bonus. This was a banner year for him, but needless to say he did earn $3M within 7 years selling software. He was straight out of college - 25 - 32 yrs old. Impressive!

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

how much did you make in the divorce?

[@TopVillain]

@@juanshaftpatel7488 lol right she’s real excited about his pay. The divorce is planned before the wedding remember that

[@Kay0Bot]

@@juanshaftpatel7488 😭💀

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

@@TopVillain and her name is Candy... her mom gave her a stripper name too

[@jdy7497]

@@juanshaftpatel7488 🤣 no mercy lol

[@miguelpinedo8782]

I just got hired as a network engineer. 65k base salary 71k after bonuses and really great bonuses. I have a few IT certificates and studying for more. I am still in school with no degree yet

[@LucielStarz123]

How long between when you learned your first code and job ? What language did you start with”

[@dec1slh]

@@LucielStarz123 network engineers don't necessarily code, they usually start off with Network + and/or ccna certificates

[@travlepreneur]

Made 60k this year with OT or picking up shifts from coworkers. Full benefits, 10% match 401k, Retirement, free flights, 5 weeks vacation. And im only half way up my union pay scale. Not bad for throwing luggage all day and no degree and in the South. Must be able to endure outdoor elements and physical work. Starting pay was low but raises come every year.

[@RobTzu]

Re: Underwater welders. I work at power plant in midwest, we have water intake from the river. Sometimes we have to get underwater welders to work on those. Those guys just print money.

[@perdedor3571]

very dangerous gig though.

[@UnionWireman292]

I'm guessing they only get to print money from underwater...meaning that when they aren't welding underwater, they ain't getting that particular wage.

[@micon9460]

Steel Mill operator here....pay varies but usually about $84k/yr. Most of it is bonus money, only pays $19/hr after bonuses it's around $38/hr

[@TravelswithStef]

I'm a contracted Office Manager and I make $38 and hour so about $74,000 a year. I feel that I only make this amount because I work in a corporate setting in Manhattan.

[@KayFabe87]

Count your blessings. You could be doing the same job elsewhere for a lot less money.

[@bethphillips5997]

@@KayFabe87 right.Mcdonalds workers make $16/hr in Seattle area

[@mateaukalua4426]

​@@KayFabe87 This isn't a fair statement. They are an Office manager living in the most expensive state in the country. Their 74K isn't worth much. They're taking home less than 50K and have to pay atleast 30K to rent or mortgage every single fxcking year! I hate when people just say stuff without knowing anything.

[@KayFabe87]

@@mateaukalua4426 : I also work in NYC, and the statement I made is factually correct. I am fully aware of how expensive it is to live in the NY metro area since I live there.

[@JohnDoe-ml8ru]

Most of these jobs are pure fantasy. When I lived in the south before I moved, I was only making $5 an hour. My "highest" wage down there was only $15 an hour. Remember, 97% of the USA is rural and MOST people only make minimum wage or less!

[@sarahconner9433]

I agree 10000% !!!

[@NotThatKraken]

Minimum wage in Washington State is $14.50 per hour. US minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.

[@Silver6533]

@@NotThatKraken Minimum wage in the state of Georgia is about $5.50 per hour..... That's crazy!

[@elmateo77]

The US median income last year was $67,500. (that means half of people made more than that and half made less). So statistically speaking, you're just wrong. Most people do not make minimum wage.

[@404TRUCKERTV]

Good topic. For some reason we dont talk about this enough. Companies hope you keep quite about it meanwhile the company could be underpaying you because you're too scared and worried about judgement to talk about your salary.

[@bones2854]

I’m not afraid to share. I’m an NDE Specialist. Nondestructive Examination is inspecting materials and components in its present condition without disturbing. A lot of weld inspection. I have 11 years experience. $98k a year.

[@benowens3938]

I was saddened to learn that I was the lowest paid mechanical engineer on the planet during my dive into the reddit rabbit hole. I did get some advice from my fellow redditors to get another job ASAP..lol.

[@silviodomenico]

this can happen if you're just starting out or been in the same job for 1-3 years as it's unlikely it'll move with the market

[@perdedor3571]

Hi ben, I've been mulling over the idea of getting a mechanical engineering degree to work in a refinery. out of curiosity, how much do you make if you don't mind me asking? Having a decent "this is too low" number in my head might be useful for the future. lol

[@theone-rx1tv]

The underwater welder is based on the depth you dive to the deeper you go the more you make. I am a aws certified welder my wage varies but it's 90k to 150k

[@laaaliiiluuu]

Reality is, you don't get paid for how much revenue you create for a company. You get paid how hard it is to replace you. Make yourself valuable and you will be paid more.

[@ardimarcs7698]

CNC machinist with about 3yrs experience, I make $56k before taxes, with OT, I’m doing about $75k. Trade school only cost me about $8k for two semesters and that was enough knowledge to get me a job.

[@alje311]

Nice thing about union contracts is you can see compensation upfront

[@beetlebuilder5882]

One bad part about working a union job is that you can do your very best and the guy next to you does the bare minimum to get by. When it comes time for a raise, you both get the same raise.

[@alje311]

@@beetlebuilder5882 I honestly don't give a shit what happens with the other guy, at least with a contract I dont have to worry about negotiating a raise and potentially have it denied.

[@danielhady3021]

@@beetlebuilder5882 yeah? Who cares? People join a union knowing that. If they don't like it, work non-union and negotiate something higher if you think you're worth more. Also in the union, the pay scale is the minimum companies can pay more.

[@obsession0001]

All of these Reddit posts that you're reviewing over do not include city work location which is critical in the evaluation since costs of living and surrounding areas of the economy dictate a higher or lower hourly rate or salary earning. For example, I'm based out of the SF Bay Area and job salaries here have been stated by salary guides to be 41% higher than the national averages for the same jobs hired elsewhere in the USA. So with that in mind, none of the salaries on Reddit or covered in this video will be of help to people once they realize that to set expectations. As you have said in the video. Take this with a grain of salt.

[@donaldhollingsworth3875]

I use to make $30.00 per hour plus a 10% off shift bonus as a cnc machine operator. I would never take a cnc machine operator/machinist job that paid less than that & no progressive vacation & long term disability insurance.

[@micahwatson9017]

Those “blue collar” job are accurate. If you want to get ahead of the majority of your peers, go straight into the trades from high school! You don’t even need tech school. Many companies will train on the job if you apply yourself.

[@jessicadominguez1315]

It's really the truth. Electrical and Plumbing. HVAC. Seriously these things are recession-proof. The brotherhood of electricians union will hook you up with a place to work and go to school once a week and you get paid to learn.

[@misterrikks7409]

HVAC working in a ny hospital 85000 base plus o t all trades are hurting ,walk in to a heating plumbing outfit say you’re drug and alcohol free will show up for work every day willing to learn and work . You’ll be hired.

[@australian1018]

Bakery is a crap trade with poor pay, not all are good.

[@stevecox6104]

***Stop telling everyone… we have job security, high salaries, and great benefits because nobody tells kids about the trades. Here, I’ll fix it…*** “THAT’S RIGHT, KIDS! YOU MUST GO TO COLLEGE AND GET A DESK JOB!! TRADES JOBS ARE GARBAGE!!

[@TheTillmanSneakerReview]

@@stevecox6104 trades are not garbage, especially those with advanced certifications and engineering backgrounds. Tradesmen without degrees can start their own businesses, as well. Trades are ressession proof.

[@m1975cl]

Well, turns out I am not just highly unpaid for my level of work responsibility, but I’m also grossly underpaid in this world in general. Yikes!

[@withpikachu2402]

I think underwater welder it a pretty safe job. Working on elevated platforms or being a truck driver is more dangerous.

[@cryam6428]

$300-400k+ for a software engineer? That is an extremely broad title and gets abused these days. I'd love to know more about the exact work stack he uses and the type of industry he works in because I don't believe it.

[@mattb9664]

That's total compensation, including benefit costs and time off costs. In private industry, he's probably making about $160k-$175k in gross pay. He's an intelligent software engineer that thinks strictly in binary, maybe only one thread at a time, so he answered the thread question extremely literally.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Believe it. I’ve made total comp offers in this range for SDE’s at a FAANG.

[@ALCRAN2010]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff , these days, isn't it now MAANG?! lol

[@fireeye33]

FB senior engineer make that much but that's including stock bonus

[@iTzDritte]

At FAANG companies, this isn’t unreasonable. I’m in my 6th year at one as my first job out of college, and I made $600K this year (not counting benefits)

[@m4gician]

I work in b2b technology, cloud and tech sales and make around $180k to $200k a year depending on commissions. My base salary is around 100k commissions and on target is the remainder

[@asd94623]

Senior Exploration Geologist [mining related], M.Sc. with 7 years of experience, 100K year with 30% bonus, curious fact given I'm not above 10 years of exp, this have been so far the best the industry has offered me and large companies always pay less compared to Juniors or Mid size companies. I don't think industry is paying fairly for the amount of time and responsibility this entails, particularly to exclusively focus in one project.

[@mateaukalua4426]

I got hired by small companies that pay dirt lol😂. Idk man.

[@richardaversa7128]

Before anyone tries to get a career in underwater welding, they should probably be aware that 50-80k is much more realistic than 290k. Perhaps this is something our beloved host could have pointed out.

[@cd4683]

I knew an EMT training to be a paramedic, whose side hustle was making dog treats and soft chews. He made like $2 more per hour driving an ambulance than packing dog chews and had to provide his own uniform at both jobs. The uniform part made the shocking revelation infuriating. He helps save lives and he's got to wash his own f'ing uniform??? Seriously!?!?!

[@ImTheBatchMan]

Wait until you learn about the military. You have to buy and maintain all your own uniforms. After 3 years they start giving you an allowance, but most people only do 4 years so they're still out thousands on uniform expenses. Also, we had to maintain 2-3 copies of each uniform and there were 4 uniforms total.

[@cd4683]

@@ImTheBatchMan wait!!! What!?! WTF!?! As appalling as an EMT paying for uniform expenses, i can play devil's advocate, since they are privately owned for profit contractor employees. The military exists largely for the benefit of the military industrial complex, but enlisted volunteers are government employees, putting themselves in harm's way to protect American interests and assets. That is absolute bull$#!π!!!!

[@cd4683]

@@ImTheBatchMan i bet the mercenaries in Betsy Devos's brothers private army don't buy their uniforms.

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

EMTs are not paramedics or nurses. they are closer to taxi drivers.

[@cd4683]

@@1MinuteFlipDoc are you serious Republican?!? Stupid question. Cab drivers are tipped employees. He is training to be a paramedic and was forced to pick up a second job (you like your ambulance drivers like your Uber drivers, working on no sleep and driving tired?) to get by and they don't even wash his uniform. The EMT does often help handle the human cargo, unlike a cab driver.

[@GrandpasPlace]

Im a Sr. Linux Infrastructure Engineer making $160k a year. Seems to be in high demand for the last few decades. ;)

[@bethiciaprasek9415]

Work is definitely more than the paycheck. While I would advise someone going into the workforce/college not to waste time and money pursuing a career with low wages and little chance of success, once you have a marketable degree, certification, or OTJ training to fall back on then explore what related careers can bring in the form of money, benefits, quality of life, and life mission. Especially true after the golden 3-5 years experience.

[@stevenwallace9844]

Here i am late to this great video. 20 years experience automotive technician, first broke 100k gross last year, got a huge raise this year(performance based), expected income is 150-200(can't control the work that comes in/approved). This was honestly an eye opening video and makes me feel blessed that my career/life choices have ended up where i am currently.

[@johndavis7257]

I broke 160k this year working in tech for a smaller tech company. Could probably make more by job hopping, but I hate starting over. Went to a smaller school and came out with almost no debt so it’s been all clear money for the last 5 years. Hoping to and on track to retire in the next 10 years and just do some fun creative stuff. There’s a lot of money out there, if you can acquire the skills to get it.

[@majormarketing6552]

160k a year you dont need to wait long to retire

[@johndavis7257]

@@majormarketing6552 I like to enjoy life along the way. I’m not going to suffer now for the hope I’ll be alive to retire in 5 years and that makes it take time. There’s no point to life if you don’t somewhat enjoy the now. I’m saving 60%, but my goal is to sustain the current lifestyle not have to live in a cheap rural area because that’s not the life I want.

[@perdedor3571]

Non-destructive testing technician on industrial equipment (oil refineries, chemical plants, paper mills, nuclear plants, that sort of thing). Started 2 years ago at 18/Hr. Making 60/Hr now but that is definitely A-typical. I do liquid penetrant testing, X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy, Plasma spectroscopy, ultrasonic thickness testing, industrial radiography, and infrared inspections. Going for my inspectors licenses starting next September (need three years in the industry) then I'm going back to school for engineering.

[@Daniel-dg3np]

Sounds very high for analytical chemistry work. Keep that job.

[@N0P0int]

engineering job in saudi arabia making 70,400 USD per year , in USA same job would be paying 150K+

[@rickj1983]

My son is ATC for Newark, New Jersey (ATC NJ makes less than Denver, I believe he said it's a 9 or a 10). He worked for a regional airport in WY two years ago. His pay was $55k. It was a level 6 airport. He told me a level 12 airport such as Denver International (OHare, etc) you can expect to make $100/hr or $250k with OT. Keep in mind that with each level comes testing that you must pass. He was ATC in the Navy so it was pretty easy for him to get on board with FAA. Max age limit to get hired in with the FAA is 35. The washout rate when I was in high school looking at this very job was 96% (per the control tower manager in Denver) and that was in the late 70's.

[@desimo147]

One thing I've learned is that people exaggerate about a whole host of things, including their salaries. I'd guesstimate that at least half the time, people will lie (to the upside) about the following items: 1) their performance in the stock market. 2) their income. 3) the fuel economy for their car 4) their savings. 5) their ability to retire early. They will exaggerate to the downside on the following: 1) how much they paid for things such as their car, home insurance, car insurance, home renovations, appliances. 2) how much debt they have.

[@didafm]

This is so true. Like the $67 carpenter for example lol

[@papabetadine724]

Yeah some of these seemed a little too exaggerated to be considered their salaries + bonuses. Keep in mind these are more than likely people who got lucky in their field and are making bank from it. Therefore they're going to vocal about it because "hey look at me". There is definitely some exaggerated downsides that they're going to keep quite about.

[@lg4377]

i look at people's self-reported salaries all day and when i can verify it easily (like a government worker), its always inflated. usually, not by too much though - like if someone makes $43k, they might say $50k. and for as much as we hear teachers are so underpaid, the salaries i see reported are MUCH higher than people would think, with the occasional outlier.

[@didafm]

@@lg4377 ya. If someone makes 75k they might day they make 100k

[@Alpha_apex]

@@didafm i think alot of you dont realize alot of trade guys are in business for themselves. So alot of time when they give those higher numbers. They are more than likely calculating their hourly based on how much they grossed for the year on a 40 hour basis. Its weird to me that if a lawyer would of said that. You would of taken his word for it even though majority dont even crack 100k. Lol.

[@alarriag1]

For the unionized oil industry job making 150K/year with pension that’s most likely an operating company. Downstream big refineries are the best. Most jobs are actually found in service companies and pay could be good but forget about job stability, let alone unions, specially upstream (drilling, workover, etc).

[@cuktus8054]

Yeah... service companies go out the window quick at any down turn. Production side is better.

[@perdedor3571]

NDT guy here. pay is great but the gigs are far from stable.

[@actaeonmusic]

Great video. Could you do one about salaried people’s actual hourly wage factoring in the number of hours worked and what they would be getting in overtime pay if they weren’t salaried?

[@actaeonmusic]

I don't know why nobody ever wants to explore this question...

[@frankallen3634]

I'm a Healthcare worker who works 7/10's and gets minimum wage for my efforts. And I've been working for a county since 1999 without a day off. And my complaint is my insurance is secondary so it covers 1 doc visit a year

[@australian1018]

Why are you still in that job ?

[@mateaukalua4426]

Bro you should have quit a long time ago 🤬. I am seriously mad at you and whoever is screwing you over!

[@didafm]

Im in the skilled trades. I wanted a 40 hour/week job, in the city. I would be home every night and had weekends off.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I'm a local intermodal trucker in the Midwest. $25 hr +ot and up to a 70 hr week dependent on freight. Assigned equipment. For a trucking gig it's better than most.

[@joedavenport2477]

There are a lot of good paying jobs that don't require a college degree. However they do require some sort of certification or technical training, especially if you wanna make big $$

[@cward1954]

That's why it's important to do some research. To find out if a degree or certification is needed, if jobs are available in the area you live in, and is the experience more important, or is the education more important. And some jobs require you to be licensed. Some of those licenses can take some time to obtain, and can be very expensive.

[@jackmichaelbmx]

Aviation maintenance pay 30 and more per hours

[@joedavenport2477]

@@cward1954 Some companies/schools will sponsor you and pay for the course work and other fees associated with getting licensed. But you're right. It can be very expensive and time consuming depending on the type of license or field you're in. Plus you have to pay to keep it active and get it renewed every few years

[@AnonymousAnonymous-yw4si]

I’m a lyft/Uber driver full time in Austin Texas. I work nights mostly and you need to know where the busy spots are or events happening. But I moved from a smaller town North of Austin. Was making $2500-$3000 a month. Now I make bad nights ($250-300) and good nights ($350-$400) special events (450-500) a night. Anywhere from 6000 bad nights or days. Or $7500 average, working 6 days a week, 8-9 hours a day. $9000 a month. I enjoy it and love the freedom from it.

[@harmonizedigital.]

I love when they are going to pay you 12.50 an hour and then want you to be loyal to the company lol

[@anthonyfernandez5826]

10k a month for a Walmart yard jockey is a lie. I was a operations manager at Walmart for the receiving department. They are capped out at $22 a hour.

[@tone0757]

Question before taking on a new job should you ask the budget for the role to the recruiter should you give them your working rate? Usually what I found it’s a dice roll if you shoot too low they will go with it but if you go to high they may not consider you. What is the best way to approach this?

[@oleopathic]

Same question.

[@kurrwa]

I think the best way is to walk around the question but it would be nice to see answer

[@twosteptothatyo]

Ask, “What is the salary range for this role?” Most large companies try to keep employees near the middle of the range.

[@cyberpleb2472]

Starting salaries should be standardized for most companies based on experience. If you are in high demand, however, you may be able to negotiate for a higher starting salary.

[@ein9367]

CDL class B driver here. In MN you're stuck making between $25-$35 an hour. That's capping out around $35. Time to get an class A with some endorsements.

[@opizacharyuhaulhascomeinmy2139]

I worked at hooters I would average about $80-$200 a shift. It was ok but I left to be a dancer and made $300-$1300 a shift. I own three houses today and live off the rental income.

[@oleopathic]

Very good move. I'm looking to do same. Which state are your houses in ?

[@damirzanne]

🤣 yes … sure you are

[@mrswolls]

Lol a shift. Gtfo

[@FuckingNo]

A friend I grew up with in Atlanta did this. She owns 3 houses and a couple of apartments in addition to her primary residence and quit working at 29. That shit made me reevaluate my entire career path.

[@markwalter4881]

In HS, I bused table for the summer. The Restaurant Mgr quit the 2d week I was there. The owner asked all the F/T servers, bartenders, and chefs if they wanted the job. They all said, "no!" I asked a server why. She said we all make more money and have better hours than the Restaurant Manger. Enough said!

[@vsrump]

the oil industry is making HUGE PROFITS !! They ought to be sharing MORE of the wealth with their workers !

[@joelowens5211]

Salary doesn't mean that much. It's more what you do with investments with the money to grow net worth and recurring cash flow along with what is the cost of living where you are. 50k a year in GA might be live able whereas in CA close to poverty. 100k in GA a year very comfortable living but in CA just getting by. Goal of most high income earners is to replace active work income with eventual passive income. So if surgeon makes 1 million a year they eventually want 10 million worth of properties paid off throwing 10% or more return a year. Real estate can be taxed advantaged. Commercial real estate company owner. Income limitless based on how much you want to work or not. If you just focus on making more money the taxes will crush the returns as more and more is taken. Tax depreciation and phantom losses is where it is at.

[@gratefulRed69]

Actually, your salary DOES mean quite a bit. Anyone, regardless of income level, has to be smart with it. That said, the higher your income is...the greater your discretionary income can be (difference between income and necessary living expenses). It's your discretionary income that is used to create wealth..which will later be used to create passive income (regardless of which asset classes you use to build this wealth). So, the real take away is to focus on increasing your income (better jobs, side hustles, etc) AND limit your expenses so that you can increase your discretionary income and maximize your savings/investment/wealth-building. If you have very little to no discretionary income....you'll be able to build very very little wealth.

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

@@gratefulRed69you said this much more eloquently than I was going to lol

[@Jpow915]

I work for an electric and gas company. I started at barely over $17 in 2021 and now make $26. I’ve worked in customer service and operations.

[@noseboop4354]

I'm wondering about that EMT salary. I used to have a similar on-call job that paid regardless if work comes in or not. If EMT works the same way, then their annual salary would be 61 350$ (assuming the 48 hours on 24 hours off cycle and that you're paid 10.50$/h for every on hour).

[@Mothringer]

A lot of the stuff like firefighters and EMTs are highly localized with wild differences in pay between cities vs rural, with the rural ones sometimes being as low as strictly volutary.

[@novadhd]

Some of the crazy high salaries are more outliers here in my opinion. The averages ones are not as high, Ill take the "Nightclub Director" job with a grain of salt.