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<blockquote data-quote="vvvvvvv" data-source="post: 2105212" data-attributes="member: 5151"><p>I would have to disagree based solely on anecdotal evidence based on observations within my industry, attempts to hire employees, and friends who intentionally leave near-minimum wage jobs after a wage increase so they can keep their government subsidies.</p><p></p><p>There are a lot of "decent paying jobs" around, but you have to have the right skills. My industry is having trouble filling jobs, and in many cases a "competitive" salary in Oklahoma for someone with no professional experience in this industry is $35K-$40K depending on what skills they can demonstrate. That's got you just a few percentage points below Oklahoma's median <u>household</u> income with zero professional experience. By the way, the cost of offshoring in this industry is roughly the same (although you'll get senior level folks who aren't spending a lot of time being trained up, and if they do need training you aren't paying directly for that training).</p><p></p><p>Just 3.5 short years ago, I was making a salary of $22.5K/yr at a state job (which came out to less than minimum wage some months). Now, I get offers on a regular basis for jobs really close to six figures in Oklahoma, and nearly double that in CA or NY. But I've built this business, pouring several 140+ hour work weeks into it, and I'm not ready to be "bought out" just yet.</p><p></p><p>My point is find something you love doing <u>that is in demand</u> and pursue it. And be passionate about it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vvvvvvv, post: 2105212, member: 5151"] I would have to disagree based solely on anecdotal evidence based on observations within my industry, attempts to hire employees, and friends who intentionally leave near-minimum wage jobs after a wage increase so they can keep their government subsidies. There are a lot of "decent paying jobs" around, but you have to have the right skills. My industry is having trouble filling jobs, and in many cases a "competitive" salary in Oklahoma for someone with no professional experience in this industry is $35K-$40K depending on what skills they can demonstrate. That's got you just a few percentage points below Oklahoma's median [U]household[/U] income with zero professional experience. By the way, the cost of offshoring in this industry is roughly the same (although you'll get senior level folks who aren't spending a lot of time being trained up, and if they do need training you aren't paying directly for that training). Just 3.5 short years ago, I was making a salary of $22.5K/yr at a state job (which came out to less than minimum wage some months). Now, I get offers on a regular basis for jobs really close to six figures in Oklahoma, and nearly double that in CA or NY. But I've built this business, pouring several 140+ hour work weeks into it, and I'm not ready to be "bought out" just yet. My point is find something you love doing [U]that is in demand[/U] and pursue it. And be passionate about it. [/QUOTE]
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