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~~Defining a "Decent Wage"~~
Apr 16, 2008 | 1:03 PM
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So what does "making a decent wage" really mean in this day and age?  Is it making minimum wage? Does it mean making at least $10.00, $15.00, or $20.00 an hour? Does it depend on the size of your family and what type of home you own/rent?  

 

For me, it's making enough to pay my bills and support my kids, and "hoping" to save some $ as well.  (that part hasn't worked too well so far).

 

I went to this site to see how I fared in comparison to others with the same occupation.  It asks for alot of information and is quite detailed in the report it gives you.

 

http://www.payscale.com/

 

I discovered I make $22,000 more than a person with the same years of service, doing the same thing, in Indiana.

That site also gives you information re: benefits, annual wage converted to hourly wage based on vacation days, weeks off, etc.

 

So what does "making a decent wage" mean to you?

 

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SnapDragon read my blog
Apr 16, 2008 | 1:23 PM

being able to save some money at the end of the year and not getting it taken away in taxes sounds good
furbie read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 1:40 PM

Was this a joke thing, ILL ?

All I got was laughter for an answer !!!!!

Whoa is me ! LOL
illusions read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 1:44 PM

lmao furbie...not a joke, but then it doesn't surprise me that you got laughter, after-all, you can't even have a burger and a malt!
furbie read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 1:52 PM

I'm a McDonald's reject, Ill !

Only job I'm good at is making wigs for bald headed peck - oops can't say that word on here ! Sorry !
illusions read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 1:57 PM

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furbie read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 2:48 PM

My bad !
ted-mania read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 4:09 PM

ummm...."decent" is hard to define....I guess I do ok....but it still isn't enough....even when you throw my wifes check into the mix.....we end up short a lot....

I made "decent" money working for the postal service....of course it was also 70+ hours a week.....it was good money but I was slowly becoming a nut case....(the after effects still linger to this day....as you can readily see from some of my comments)....

I wish I made more where I am....but I am happier here....that says something too....

what good is it making a lot of money if you are a miserable, exhausted lump of sh** all the time?........I keep telling myself this to make up for the fact that I need more money....(it almost works too)....
bilmorgbc read my blog
Apr 16, 2008 | 5:23 PM

I always thought a decent wage depended on where you live and how you choose to live.A simple life in a modest home requires less money than a lavish life in a big home.It costs a lot less to go fishing in the lake I live near than say deep sea fishing in the gulf.It just depends on the individual's wants I guess.
ted-mania read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 5:26 PM

makes sense to me Bil....
keeping up with the Joneses was never my thing....

there are things that I would like to have....but I have everything that I NEED....and I should be thankful for it....

could definitely be worse........thats for sure
illusions read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 5:32 PM

I agree bil. Now, if I had my way, I'd live in a modest house, fish at a nearby lake, and make a HUGE salary.....(but not gamble and spend it, save for college educations, etc)

Ted, I agree with you also. I took my present job for ALL of the reasons.......great hours, summers off (if I didn't choose to work summer school), no weekends, AND I got a huge (to me) pay raise from what I was doing before. Also, my job is within 10 miles of my house...and THAT in itself is getting to be a great "benefit" to add in, with gas prices and crap.....
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Originally from "way up North", I moved to Dallas about 2 1/2 years ago. I have discovered that where I am from and Dallas are completely different in regards to values, work ethics, and general way of life. That's all I will say for now, as to not *piss off* the masses! Perhaps I will get to that in a blog eventually, or, perhaps not. Oh, and as you'll see, I usually have an opinion on everything...............
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