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Around here Ultrasound techs start at about $60K in a hospital. That's a pretty good wage for a young person right out of college. The problem is, over the next 10 years or so, with those 1-2% raises they get from the hospital, they will be making about $70K. A CPA in our area starts at about $50K but in 10 years will be making well over $100K+...
You do have to look past the first 2 years or so...
I notice the people who diss $21 an hour live in states where $100k a year basically classifies you as "poor"
PA, CA, NY, etc.
Big city South that's doable. Move to Texas and you'll live alright as a single person.
Think outside the box and remember that YOU live in an extremely high cost of living state compares to some 40 other states. The coasts are hella expensive. Move inland and still be in a major city and you'll be living decent to good.
I notice the people who diss $21 an hour live in states where $100k a year basically classifies you as "poor"
PA, CA, NY, etc.
Big city South that's doable. Move to Texas and you'll live alright as a single person.
Think outside the box and remember that YOU live in an extremely high cost of living state compares to some 40 other states. The coasts are hella expensive. Move inland and still be in a major city and you'll be living decent to good.
lol outside greater Philly/NYC much of PA/NY has a low cost of living.
But even in the cheapest areas, $21 an hour is not "rolling in it" by any means. I consider "rolling in it" to be living high off the hog, not comfortably middle class.
My point? Quit going with what everyone else says is a 'good field' and look outside the box. That's what my sister did. Granted it took her a little while to find something, she'll be rolling in the dough (given she owes nothing in loans and what not).
Electrical Engineering has been working out pretty good for me.
That's what my sister did. She's doing ultrasound. Went to some community college, didn't really bust her behind, and bam, she's got a job she's starting next month where she'll be making $21/hour.
Now look at you fools majoring in 'accounting', doing 4 years, busting your tail to get at least 3.5-ish, practicing interviews, getting involved in clubs, and FINALLY getting that 'dream job' with the BIG 4 where the salary looks okay, but once you find out how many HOURS you work... you find out you really don't make that much an hour.
And those of you not good enough for the big 4, have fun making $8-10/hr doing bookkeeping stuff.
My point? Quit going with what everyone else says is a 'good field' and look outside the box. That's what my sister did. Granted it took her a little while to find something, she'll be rolling in the dough (given she owes nothing in loans and what not).
My wife is an accountant - she just got a 15,000 dollar raise after working at the firm for 2 years - what sort of raises do ultrasound technicians get after 2 years?.. Oh, the 10,000 dollar bonus last year was certainly pleasant - what kind of bonuses does your sister get?
Good for your sister, but all the same, accounting degrees have a much larger opportunity for growth.
If you take a full time 2 yr dental hygenist program you can start at around 40$/hr where I live.
Yeah, all the local schools tout these programs, there are two year waiting lists - and then when all is said and done, there are more people than there are jobs for these people.
Why did she waste two years in college? She could be making six figs by now as a plumber or electrician.
Don't know about your state but in my state (Arkansas) Plumbers and Electrician's are required to go to school for 4 years in addition to having 8000 otj (on the job training) hours.
That's what my sister did. She's doing ultrasound. Went to some community college, didn't really bust her behind, and bam, she's got a job she's starting next month where she'll be making $21/hour.
Now look at you fools majoring in 'accounting', doing 4 years, busting your tail to get at least 3.5-ish, practicing interviews, getting involved in clubs, and FINALLY getting that 'dream job' with the BIG 4 where the salary looks okay, but once you find out how many HOURS you work... you find out you really don't make that much an hour.
Well look at the fools majoring in ultrasound who start at $40k per year and will never make more than $55k in their lifetime. They could have gone into CS or EE and started at $85k, and worked up to $150-180k after 7 years. That's a $2MM difference over a lifetime
Sad that someone would consider someone making $21 an hour and under "low class".
It's about 20% less than the average US salary in 2009. That's below average.
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