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I've been traveling for over a month now... make it stop

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jlee said:
http://blog.vctr.me/bart/

I had to go 3/4 up the list to "Train control foreworker", whatever that is, to break 80k base. Doesn't look entry-level to me.
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I found a "station agent" at 135k. HOLY FUCK

STATION AGENT
FC: OB155 PC: 521
PG: TW-II BU: 11
July 2003
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in
the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, provides passenger information, ensures passenger safety and
ensures that station equipment and facilities are operating properly; performs related work
as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class act as a physical presence in an assigned station during normal
revenue service hours. Their overall function is to provide assistance and information to
patrons while maintaining an on-site observance to detect problems with station equipment
or facilities and make arrangements for corrective action as required. This class is
distinguished from Operations Foreworker in that the latter is a supervisory class with
responsibility for station operations during an assigned shift.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides information to passengers regarding service, fares, routes, schedules,
delays, transfers and other connecting transit services.
2. Provides information regarding points of interest and street locations in the vicinity
of the station.
3. Explains the operation of fare machines, elevators and other station equipment.
4. Assists with special problems and services such as handicapped access, bicycle
permits, lost tickets, lost and found items, by taking prescribed action.
5. Calms angry or belligerent passengers, determines the nature of the problem, and
takes appropriate corrective action.
6. Observes potential safety hazards, places barricades or takes other action and
notifies the appropriate District personnel.
7. Takes prescribed action such as administering first aid, evacuating passengers and
using a fire extinguisher during emergencies.
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Ns1 said:
I found a "station agent" at 135k. HOLY FUCK
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Jeez.

Make sure you're looking at the actual salary though - it (somewhat deceptively) defaults to "total cost of employee," while saying "SALARY" in big bold font. Glassdoor reports an average wage of $31/hr.
 
jlee said:
Jeez.

Make sure you're looking at the actual salary though - it (somewhat deceptively) defaults to "total cost of employee," while saying "SALARY" in big bold font. Glassdoor reports an average wage of $31/hr.
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ah ok, that knocked it down a bit LOL
 
rudeguy said:
What?

http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=developer&l=Denver,+CO&sort=date

2.772 isn't many?
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TridenT said:
KC, Madison (lol wtf), Denver, etc. don't have many entry level software jobs. I should know, I've applied. :colbert:
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Mmmkay?

On the upside, another company contacted me for an interview yesterday. I did a technical interview today. I thought I didn't do well on it but I cleared for the second round of technical interviews. So, whatev.

Both are in SF.

I made a little online portfolio for my website too. Of course, I need to add a third project. Right now the third project on there is bullshit.
 
jlee said:
Jeez.

Make sure you're looking at the actual salary though - it (somewhat deceptively) defaults to "total cost of employee," while saying "SALARY" in big bold font. Glassdoor reports an average wage of $31/hr.
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Found this:

Phaethon Brown
Station Agent
Regular pay: $62,930.72
Overtime pay: $44,398.78
Other pay: $9,235.31
Total pay: $116,564.81
Total benefits: $16,690.59
Total pay & benefits: $133,255.40
 
Sooon said:
Found this:

Phaethon Brown
Station Agent
Regular pay: $62,930.72
Overtime pay: $44,398.78
Other pay: $9,235.31
Total pay: $116,564.81
Total benefits: $16,690.59
Total pay & benefits: $133,255.40
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lol @ 10+ hour work days. fuck that noise.

also funny they added benefits into the salary to make it look inflated.

that 135k "salary" is really 63k salary.
 
Ns1 said:
I'd work 10 hour days to double my salary any time.
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#1. that is 10.6 hours a day, nearly 3 hours extra of work a day.

#2. it's not 2x the salary, it is 1.7x

yeah ... not a chance in hell i'd ever consider that as a normal work schedule. i value and enjoy my free time.
 
purbeast0 said:
#1. that is 10.6 hours a day, nearly 3 hours extra of work a day.

#2. it's not 2x the salary, it is 1.7x

yeah ... not a chance in hell i'd ever consider that as a normal work schedule. i value and enjoy my free time.
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so what you're saying is...it's better than any entry level job I could get as an accounting major (even with the big 4) working less hours, and without the 4 year degree requirement.

dear god why didn't I know about this in 2005!??!?!?!

It's also not necessarily 10 hour work days, it could be 6 day workweeks. My MIL works for Amtrak and she gets a ton of overtime, usually by working 6 days/week.
 
Ns1 said:
so what you're saying is...it's better than any entry level job I could get as an accounting major (even with the big 4) working less hours, and without the 4 year degree requirement.

dear god why didn't I know about this in 2005!??!?!?!

It's also not necessarily 10 hour work days, it could be 6 day workweeks. My MIL works for Amtrak and she gets a ton of overtime, usually by working 6 days/week.
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working 6 days a week is even worse imo. my wife has had schedules like that and it's terrible. but yes, i was obviously averaging it on a normal work week schedule.
 
zinfamous said:
I do.

I even miss Texashiker, sorta. But it seems he's content tugging with his new sailor buddies.
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What you did there...I sees it.
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purbeast0 said:
working 6 days a week is even worse imo. my wife has had schedules like that and it's terrible. but yes, i was obviously averaging it on a normal work week schedule.
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I did 6 day weeks a lot when I was in sales. I did regular 7 day weeks when I was a restaurant manager. You get used to it and you honestly enjoy your time off a lot more. You really appreciate it.

I really think people like Tridentgirl are missing out. A huge part of who I am came from learning a strong work ethic. I learned that ethic working shitty jobs that didn't pay well. The reward from them was new skills and a better way of thinking.

If I had told the CEO at my interview that working anything over 40 hours was completely out of the question, I never would have gotten in.

Here's what I don't understand: Tridenthing is dead set against working anything over 40 hours. What the fuck is he planning on doing when he's not working that will take up so much time? Its sure as hell not dating.
 
What is this about everyone mentioning Alky? I recognize his name, but I don't know much about him.

Was he a good troll poster? Good examples for me to check out?
 
rudeguy said:
I did 6 day weeks a lot when I was in sales. I did regular 7 day weeks when I was a restaurant manager. You get used to it and you honestly enjoy your time off a lot more. You really appreciate it.

I really think people like Tridentgirl are missing out. A huge part of who I am came from learning a strong work ethic. I learned that ethic working shitty jobs that didn't pay well. The reward from them was new skills and a better way of thinking.

If I had told the CEO at my interview that working anything over 40 hours was completely out of the question, I never would have gotten in.

Here's what I don't understand: Tridenthing is dead set against working anything over 40 hours. What the fuck is he planning on doing when he's not working that will take up so much time? Its sure as hell not dating.
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He's in for a shock if he gets a job when a project is about to go live and he's expected to work late hours and the weekend to ensure it goes live, he'll be sorry I have a dance I have to go to..... I'm sure he let's them know during the interview his demands.
 
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