$20/hour can mean a lot of different things. If it is a unionized government job with benefits in a low cost of living area-it wouldn't be too bad. I can easily see how that wouldn't go far in New York City or Silicon Valley-even for a single guy.
The national average for all "white-collar/technical" professions is $27.15/hour ($56k). However, in most metro areas, it is around $30 ($62k). Out of college, you should expect about 15% less than average or between $48k and $52k with some prior experience--although many, many people will be more than happy to offer you $26.5k. The point is, you should be able to hit the mean within three years. Don't let ANYONE tell you otherwise. If you are offered less than 15% below the aggregate mean (that is, everyon
Don't listen to this dumbass unless you want to move to india.
For a fresh-starter, if you can manage a gross of 32k, you're not doing too badly. Especially in areas that are not major metro.
The bottom line is, it's your first gig. Take one that you can get some decent job-satisfaction out of, which may mean lower pay, but still survive reasonably comfortably on.
Pay off any debt you may have whenever possible, and save what you can.
I've been out for a year and a half now, i've just moved into a new apart
You'd "make" even more money if you sold the car and rode the bus. Then you could eat nothing but rice, make your own clothes and boil sea water for salt. After that you could just stop eating all together.
You'd be rich in no time. Really, you should start a motivational speaking tour on that formula. Hey, it worked for Gandhi.
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For a fresh-starter, if you can manage a gross of 32k, you're not doing too badly. Especially in areas that are not major metro.
The bottom line is, it's your first gig. Take one that you can get some decent job-satisfaction out of, which may mean lower pay, but still survive reasonably comfortably on.
Pay off any debt you may have whenever possible, and save what you can.
I've been out for a year and a half now, i've just moved into a new apart
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You'd be rich in no time. Really, you should start a motivational speaking tour on that formula. Hey, it worked for Gandhi.