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Generally speaking government works with higher educations (bachelors or beyond) get paid less than comparably degreed private sector workers. The inverse is true for those who do not hold college degrees.
Actually that is incorrect. It is only above masters where the private sector peers earn more.
I'm not sure how that wiki link supports that; maybe I'm missing something?
However, with the stagnation and decline of the middle class we've seen in this country over the past decade, I wouldn't be surprised to hear that those without advanced degrees are still able to make a middle class wage in public sector jobs; unfortunately, good middle class jobs are becoming increasingly rare in the private sector.
I'm not sure how that wiki link supports that; maybe I'm missing something?
However, with the stagnation and decline of the middle class we've seen in this country over the past decade, I wouldn't be surprised to hear that those without advanced degrees are still able to make a middle class wage in public sector jobs; unfortunately, good middle class jobs are becoming increasingly rare in the private sector.
Looks like the private sector has some catching up to do. Get on it, negotiate better terms. Oh your bosses won't negotiate? Bet they negotiated their packages. Sucks you can't do the same. Maybe you could unionize. Oh wait, those are evil. Oh well, enjoy taking it in the shorts while you stand on principle.
Generally speaking government works with higher educations (bachelors or beyond) get paid less than comparably degreed private sector workers. The inverse is true for those who do not hold college degrees.
Yes, that does seem to be the case... I'm a skilled/master's-level government worker (at the county level), and my private sector equivalents make WAY more than I do. So don't hate, I work just as hard and for less money than those beloved private employees. And it's not like I took this job for the "perks" (yeah right), it's just the only type of job for which I'm qualified and could actually get hired. Would you rather I be on unemployment for 2 years?
Looks like the private sector has some catching up to do. Get on it, negotiate better terms. Oh your bosses won't negotiate? Bet they negotiated their packages. Sucks you can't do the same. Maybe you could unionize. Oh wait, those are evil. Oh well, enjoy taking it in the shorts while you stand on principle.
You are mistaken, it is the taxpayers who are taking it in the shorts. Over paying for labor. But why should we be surprised, this is the administration that brought us prostitutes for the secret service and obscene parties by the GSA.
Yes, that does seem to be the case... I'm a skilled/master's-level government worker myself (at the county level), and my private sector equivalents make WAY more than I do. So don't hate, I work just as hard and for less money than those beloved private employees. And it's not like I took this job for the "perks" (yeah right), it's just the only type of job for which I'm qualified and could actually get hired. Would you rather I be on unemployment for 2 years?
See above. It isn't the case, your personal situation notwithstanding.
Yes, that does seem to be the case... I'm a skilled/master's-level government worker (at the county level), and my private sector equivalents make WAY more than I do. So don't hate, I work just as hard and for less money than those beloved private employees. And it's not like I took this job for the "perks" (yeah right), it's just the only type of job for which I'm qualified and could actually get hired. Would you rather I be on unemployment for 2 years?
What would be the private sector equivalent of a county librarian? A Barnes and Noble Clerk? I imagine they make less than you.
You are mistaken, it is the taxpayers who are taking it in the shorts. Over paying for labor. But why should we be surprised, this is the administration that brought us prostitutes for the secret service and obscene parties by the GSA.
Ah, I guess that qualifies my statement above - as my job title (librarian) does require a Master's degree. And to give you an idea, public librarians around here generally make between $50-70K, whereas a corporate/private librarian usually STARTS at $70ish.
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