So is that what a Bachelors get's you?

[lil_dcb7]

Things arent too bad with what im doin. But i find a lot of free spare time and wanted to get the hell out of the house. So i've been looking for a gig. And ofcourse, i could use the extra cash

Browsing craigs for a job, I came across an ad for a technician at the San Diego EYE bank. Yeah..

Well, read the first line of the add and it went as such

"Must have a Bachelors degree in biological sciences or equivalent work experience or demonstrated aptitude"

Scroll down to see compensation,

$10 to START

Really? Could they possibly mean any thing else other than 10 dollars an hour?!

I dont know about any one else, but if i spent all this time, and quite possibly all that MONEY for a BS in biology, i'd be PISSED to find out they start off at 10 an hour.

[turbomaxx]

[cvc7chris]

dude it's one of those craigslist job spam crap..

trust me they try to get you to sign up for this crap website or send them money or somethign

[sackingz123]

Times are rough for new graduates comin outta college but 10/hr for those credentials? Especially in the SD area...

[rexload]

X2 times are rough. Overqualified people are applying for jobs everywhere. You really have to know someone to get a decent job.

I just got a Bachelors in Accounting from a pretty good college, 3.8gpa and 3 years experience as a finance director. Currently looking for a full time job and, realistically, I'd be lucky to get ~14 an hour... yeah good thing I went to a state university and only have about 10Gs to pay off.

[cb7pr]

My wife gets paid more than that, and she works at JCPenney, as a regular associate (knock on wood). That sucks though...

[Tnwagn]

X2 times are rough. Overqualified people are applying for jobs everywhere. You really have to know someone to get a decent job.

I just got a Bachelors in Accounting from a pretty good college, 3.8gpa and 3 years experience as a finance director. Currently looking for a full time job and, realistically, I'd be lucky to get ~14 an hour... yeah good thing I went to a state university and only have about 10Gs to pay off.

Wow, I find that hard to believe, but if you say so then I guess it's true. Guess engineering just hasn't had as big a hit from the economy as other professions have.

[bcjammerx]

a bach. degree in psychology will get you about that much pay

[rexload]

The cost of living here in Pittsburgh is extremely low when compared to other big cities. I'm sure 30,000 here is equal to ~60,000+ in NY or DC.

But still, it's not much at all. I know a number of recent accounting graduates around here who make high20s-low30s. At the same time some of my friends who never went to college are making well over 20 an hour, BUT it's work I would never want to do.

The good thing about having a degree is that, you can get into companies that you can't get into without a degree, and then if you play your cards right, you CAN move up and quadruple that starting salary within 5-8years.

[eriemoto.]

inquire about the position. many places will start you off low to see how you perform, and then evaluate you in like a month or two. if they like you they bump up the pay, if not then bye-bye

[Gemini]

its sad but true

[Night Wolf]

fuck, soon the chinese will earn more than us

[wed3k]

fuck, soon the chinese will earn more than us

what do you mean? I already do earn more than you

i have a nothing degree and i make money because of my skill. not because of a piece of paper. Im finishing my AA degree and getting the fuck out. Probably completed more Math than most people in cali too.

[LinX]

sucks to see but it's true. Also you gotta think about some stupid shit people study that is completely worthless and they think they're gonna make $$$ once they graduate. For instance, communications, psychology or art. Most of the people I knew with these majors don't have a job because they didn't do shit in college.

[blackfoedoecb7]

Im just happy I got a job. A lot of people out there without a job would be happy to make the shitty ass $8.55 an hour I make working behind the parts counter. Its not a lot at all or by any means but its better than sitting at home wishing I had a job.