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    Default What do you do. How much do you get paid?

    Self Explanatory. I'm just really bummed out about being unemployed for so long. So I want to know exactly how well everyone has it.

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    im in the same boat as you. unemployed.

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    I run a pretzel stand at the mall for $6.75/hr

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    I maintain a fleet of 6 Chevy 4500 box trucks, 2 Internationals and 2 Chevy 2500 cargo vans. Work at night from 6-7ish until 11-12 or so (I can come/go whenever so its up to me).
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    I work at a travel agency selling tickets to morons who call in. Dookie pay too!

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    assistant manager/QT.

    hit right at $45k last year.

    not bad for acting like a janitor and running a cash register i guess.

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    In the guard, I made 4500 last year.


    If I get this job at Lockheed I will be starting at a little over $46500

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    I run my own business. I make $300 a week, my company on the other hand.......
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    Quote Originally Posted by ksniperfox
    assistant manager/QT.

    hit right at $45k last year.

    not bad for acting like a janitor and running a cash register i guess.
    Which QT do you work at? I'm an extra relief clerk and they've been sending me FAR away lately, I wonder why...? Before I used to be doubled up at 740 all the damn time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd
    I run my own business. I make $300 a week, my company on the other hand.......

    What business? And what company?

    Quote Originally Posted by Maniacurabus06
    The men sit down at a table, then Jesus says, 'whomever kisses me, will betray me, unless it is Mark; he's only doing it because he's queer.' LOL

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    I own 3 businesses. Vteckidd enterprises, kiddracing, mj investment group.

    The only one really operating right now is kiddracing .
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    I'm an accountant. Well, financial controller. Head of finance for a software company.

    Not telling you what I make though.
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    I install GPS tracking systems for dealerships and finance companies

    I make $25 an install + mileage...I do 30-35 cars a week and only work 3 days a week, so you can do the math. I make good money for only putting in about 15hrs a week haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by JennB
    I'm an accountant. Well, financial controller. Head of finance for a software company.

    Not telling you what I make though.
    come on, at least $50,000

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    Quote Originally Posted by Norlan
    come on, at least $50,000

    I say $70k...

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    Oh, anyone hiring? I've literally applied to 20-25 places since last month

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    Technical support for a terrible company called Teleperformance FEEL MY PAIN READ OUR PAIN OHIO.

    I make 10.50 an hour. Solvin them problems u retards cant figure out when ur router doesnt work or ur TV is on the wrong input

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    Quote Originally Posted by redpanda
    Oh, anyone hiring? I've literally applied to 20-25 places since last month
    Where did you look? I sent out resumes on craigslist for the past 2 months in areas of accounting/finance/legal/general administrative but still no luck

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    I've looked on Craigslist, yahoo, monster and snagajob. I've been mostly around the Gwinnett area(Duluth,Suwanee,Lawrenceville) Gwinnett Place Mall and Discover Mills. No luck at all. Making that resume doesn't seem like a bad idea though. thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by JennB
    I'm an accountant. Well, financial controller. Head of finance for a software company.

    Not telling you what I make though.
    I WANT YOUR JOB!!!!!

    i'm a psm at autozone

    "the lowest paid psm at my store"

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    U might be low paid, but u have a nice car

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    Quote Originally Posted by 99_EJ8
    I WANT YOUR JOB!!!!!

    i'm a psm at autozone

    "the lowest paid psm at my store"

    Go to school, work your ass off and make it happen. That's what I did. I never aspired to be what I am now but it certainly works out just fine for me.

    I didn't graduate from college with any specific goal (as in the perfect job, I really just wanted to be secure and happy), I just found what worked for me and went for it. But I'll tell you one thing, you have to work for it. You have to always do more than the person next to you, always stand out. I was the ONLY person in the entire finance division of my company (worldwide) to get a raise this year and I intend on working my ass off to make it happen again next year and the year after that.

    Salary.. .well.. it pays the bills
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    Regional Logistics Analyst for an industrial/chemical gas company.

    Salary = good

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeastRodeo
    Which QT do you work at? I'm an extra relief clerk and they've been sending me FAR away lately, I wonder why...? Before I used to be doubled up at 740 all the damn time.

    734. ER personnel seem to be driving far lately. they send the closest one available, so im assuming its because a lot of people are getting sick/vacation, or there just arent as many ER employees as there used to be. im assuming the latter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JennB
    Go to school, work your ass off and make it happen. That's what I did. I never aspired to be what I am now but it certainly works out just fine for me.

    I didn't graduate from college with any specific goal (as in the perfect job, I really just wanted to be secure and happy), I just found what worked for me and went for it. But I'll tell you one thing, you have to work for it. You have to always do more than the person next to you, always stand out. I was the ONLY person in the entire finance division of my company (worldwide) to get a raise this year and I intend on working my ass off to make it happen again next year and the year after that.

    Salary.. .well.. it pays the bills
    Well i'm getting my associated degree in accounting as soon as the quarter ends. Also i'm looking for an internship and or go to a four year college.

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    You'll probably want to go for your bachelors. May even want to go for CPA. It's a hell of a lot of time and work but it's pretty much a guaranteed job for the rest of your life. Work in public for a couple of years, it's awful but I think it's the best experience you can get.
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    eBay business and internet sales, 75k/year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    eBay business and internet sales, 75k/year.
    What do you sell? Can you please PM me with some info? I'm looking to get in that business. I currently do some "business" on eBay now but need some help. Thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by Maniacurabus06
    The men sit down at a table, then Jesus says, 'whomever kisses me, will betray me, unless it is Mark; he's only doing it because he's queer.' LOL

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    ISS for another parts store. Made 36K last year, 12.5hr plus OT, plus comm... I need more but its ok for dealing with shops..
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    Application Architect for a Fortune 50 company on another Fortune 50 company's account.
    Basically, I design web-bases software applications, and have my India team build them. I deal with the client mainly.
    Salary = allows my wife not to work, and sends my daughter to private school, but not enough to get rich, still in debt...

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    Quote Originally Posted by David88vert
    Salary = allows my wife not to work, and sends my daughter to private school, but not enough to get rich, still in debt...
    It lets your wife stay home to raise your daughter and gets her a good, private education. Sounds like a great job to me.

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    Hmm my job(s)... and they say you can't find work in this economy.

    First. I do storm damage claims for a roofing/siding company. Its commission based. When its good, its really good, when its bad... it sucks.

    Variable pay depending on how hard I work. I will say I should NOT make the kind of money I do being this young.

    Second. I am the expo at a local Marietta restaurant. I was planning on leaving but I might stay and cook for like 12 an hour just for extra cash. It pays the bills?

    Third. I do sales and marketing for a landscaping company based in actworth. We do a lot of the rich golf type neighborhoods. I get percent off every job, its easy money if you know how to sell. I am the only sales rep for them, so I get all the commission.

    Money wise, its picking up. I just started doing it so I am not so sure yet. However, I do have a good feeling that Ill be making bank soon off of it.



    Did I mention I go to school full time too?

    The reason I work so much? I want to save up enough cash early to invest and buy a few small businesses over time and get into real estate development. The cash from the small businesses will keep the bills paid while I wait work on my real estate stuff and retire off that at a young age. I am moving to FL in about a year to start getting my name out down there. I have a decent rep up here with most businesses, any of my previous employers will give me full back in anything I ask.
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    I am a full time nanny for one Dr and then part time/fill in for other Dr's.......

    My full time I LOVE....she cooks dinner every night and leaves me left overs for the next day or she brings me home food and is sooo sweet! The baby girl I love like my own!!

    As far as the other part time/pickup I do.....they are iffy...dont get to see the kids too terribly much so its weird. And they dont cook for me. LOL Food is the KEY to my heart! Buwahaha!

    I get 10/hr under the table and then most of the time they bump it up like say its 90, or 95, then make it 100 or something. Not the best pay, but hey....I get free food, get to spend my time with sweetest baby, get to live it up in mansions, and it is very easy to get off whenever! =) Cant complain! Especially since I live at home still and dont have too many bills to worry about!

    Would not trade it for ANY public job for where I am in life right now.....full time in school plus an online class. I stay busy! Cant wait to graduate with my associates in december then go off to a 4yr! Then who knows what I am going to do for a job. =-/ Guess I will worry about it when the time comes. I am a firm believer in things happen for a reason. I did not find this job, it kinda found me!

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    sales rep for commercial doors and hardware(locks, hinges, closers)

    my dad got me into it after college and then we bought the owners out 4 years ago(long story) with 2 other partners

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    I work in a one of the metro counties as a Paramedic. I work 24 hours on and 48 hours off. Basically work one day on and have two days off. I make the average of this career between 40K and 45K. Its a good living and I am able to maintain a 1987 RX-7 turbo II off it so its not so bad.
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    I am a full time 15-18hrs a semester student and I work part time for a family owned restaurant chain and for an event management company. I also work lots of odd jobs (pressure washings, car part sales, car details). The event management company normally pays more then I typically earn in two weeks at the restaurant in one weekend when it's race season (April - August ) only a few weekends a year because I was the 4th one hired and the last one needed out of 3 of my friends who got me the position.

    I plan on doing something different this summer because i'm already tired of serving tables where I do and I would like to get a new experience in (Valet parked for a year, worked in concierge for 6 months, worked in the Kitchen and waited tables for a year) before I graduate. If that fails i'll find a new restaurant to work at that's different.

    Money is good for me that's why I have the hobbies I have and get to spend what I choose to spend but I am blessed and I do live for free at my young age as long as I am a full time student.
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    I work for federal gov. DoD civilian..you could say im under worked and over payed

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