Benefit: 401(k) (United States)

This job is great for someone looking to have the last 5-10 years before retirement.

Employer has implemented salary freezes for the last several years. It would seem the only way to maintain fair pay is to change positions or employers, as there have been no merit-based or market-based salary adjustments. Bonuses, when earned by exemplary performance, appear to be considerably less than could be earned by expending the same energy and effort on a second job.

Worked for a company for years and only one raise through a five year bankruptcy. The company is making almost 10 figures now and there are still no raises or bonuses in site. Foreign owners will always think that those in the US are too highly paid. So my advice to those taking a job with one - negotiate as hard as you dare from the start because raises are too few and far between.

I have more responsibilities than most do and have found out I'm a lot lower on the scale than people with less responsibities. I have been a Real Estate Analyst for 19 years and make $38,500 and have an excellent performance appraisal; the highest you can get.

The only way to survive as a social worker is to work for the federal govt. In Boston you can start out at close to 50k and go up to 60k once you get your LICSW. They match your 401k up to 5%, give you decent vacation time and you get a pension. Where can you beat that? nowhere.

I have been in nursing for 16yrs and my daughter

has been in for 3yrs. She went right through college and graduated with BSN, no experience and I went from CNA, LPN to RN, paying my own way one class at a time gathering experience on the job, as well as time in class. However, she obtained a

job in a highly skilled, critical care area with no experience earning what my base salary was at same hospital. Where as my base wages stayed the same. I don't want put my daughter in a bad light, however youth and a degree are paid well, yet she is not satisfied and is looking always for a position paying more. She has watched me struggle with patient load, called in to work during times of hurricanes and disasters working to extremes and no bonus, thanks or whatever....

In Florida there is no union to represent the worker (nurses), no real benefits to say, we pay for everything we get, so to say they allow us to purchase our healthcare plan, insurance etc. as for tuition repayment, you must sign a contract to work exclusivly for the employer for less than acceptable wages paid elsewhere for however many years they think is neccessary. I believe that with my experience I should be making 35.00 hr with paid benefits as I find most of my shifts are

difficult due to the new inexperienced nurses not sure of what to do next syndrome. I lead most of the shift, iv starts and proper drugs, most nurses know that their patients are having problems, its making interventions that are crucial to patients positive outcomes that is important, these new nurses are nieve of how bad

and how fast a bad outcome will occur if they sit and ignore their patients. I love to care for patients and I always will, that is why I chose this career, however I never thought I would be battling and struggling my employer for a decent wage. A safe patient load, and a healthier environment to work in. Its a battle everyday, we as nurses should unite and have a national union to represent us so that patients are guaranteed safe care. How many patients could you handle safely? After all, this patients life is in your hands for 12 hours, not so bad when one starts going bad, how about 4-5? Charge nurse is off the floor having a smoke, doctor isn't returning your call, house supervisor is in a code...not an easy 12hrs, how much do you think your worth at this point?

If you want to make real money today, then you need to look into some form of commission sales. Unfortunately, many people want to make $100k but think they deserve to get it upfront! Commission sales people are the top income earners in the world. I started at the age of 22 after graduation from college. I took a shot while I was young and stuck with it. I have always made near or above six figures and today I make well over 100k, and I get a salary and commissions. Start young and keep with it. Your first year may be rough but in your 2nd year you may be making 2 - 4 times what all your friends are making with their "safe" jobs in their little cubicles.

If you are debating on whether or not to go to a big name school to become a diesel mechanic, DON'T DO IT!!!!!

I went to UTI for 2 years, went into a graduate program for 6 months, and spent $30,000 on all that education.

I landed a job with a dealership that was directly related to my graduate program after all that training.

My pay..... was the EXACT SAME as a high school drop out kid who didn't even know where the air intake was.

And even still, in the long run, the only reason why I make (only) a dollar more than the high school drop out is because I threatened to quit.

UTI was definitely not worth it at all.

I have worked for this organization for the past 16 years, after having being laid off a Corporate 500 company. When I started working here I took a $6,000 cut in annual pay. I am extremely underpaid for the skills, education and training I possess. The job market was bad then, just as it is now. Since I have been with this organization, I have earned (3) three college degrees and currently working on my 4th, a PhD.

I have competed for promotions on every level and this organization will not advance me nor pay me for what I am really worth. Jobs that I have applied for go to individuals, family and friends with lesser seniority or credentials. I am a proactive employee willing to share my abilities with anyone. I have not done anything to deserve the treatment I have received. Age and race could be a factor, I am not sure.

I am extremely underpaid, and should be earning what my MBA peers at this company are earning 100K+. I agree with most people, who say a college degree does not entitle you, however, it should have allowed me the opportunity to get to the bargaining table.

I have been working at Homedepot in Lancaster, SC since the day it first opened. I have been working there longer than any new associate in that store. I worked in what is called special order services. I sell carpet and all other flooring needs. I was the deptartment manager for 2.50 yrs, I've always been the top seller in my department ever quarter, every year. I've always had the most customer surveys, with the highest marks for the best customer comments, but yet I am under paid for my service.