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09-05-2007, 12:11 PM
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Looking to hire in El Paso, what a realistic pay rate?
I'm looking to staff a mail room at UTEP. El Paso is new ground for us. I'm considering $8/hr for mail clerks and $33k for the Mailroom manager. Would that be competative?
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09-05-2007, 12:48 PM
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Location: El Paso, TX
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Dude that not only competitive, thats fantastic wages for any El Pasoan. Can I be considered for one of the jobs. =) I'm moving back next week.
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09-06-2007, 01:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Muhnay
Dude that not only competitive, thats fantastic wages for any El Pasoan. Can I be considered for one of the jobs. =) I'm moving back next week.
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Just curious, why are you moving back there? |
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09-06-2007, 06:49 PM
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Mayor Chuco
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Thats decent pay for El Paso, you shouldn't any problem finding workers here.
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09-10-2007, 10:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lipbalm
Just curious, why are you moving back there?
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To help family. |
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10-13-2007, 01:11 AM
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I thought UTEP would of already had a mail room.
I believe you could also get student workers there where the government program would assist you in paying their wages.
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10-14-2007, 12:22 AM
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8 dollars is a good wage in El Paso, are you serious, you can make 7.50 flipping burgers at Wendys in Albuquerque.Is the pay really that low that 8 dollars sounds good.
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10-14-2007, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mo City, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by desert sun
8 dollars is a good wage in El Paso, are you serious, you can make 7.50 flipping burgers at Wendys in Albuquerque.Is the pay really that low that 8 dollars sounds good.
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Yes the pay in EP is THAT pathetic that to some 8.00/hour sound good. I could not even pay my utility bills on that let alone my house payment. I have a bachelor's degree but even as a professional you make 15-30% less then other parts of the state. I have always heard that EP proximity to Mexico is actually and advantage, but if that's the case why are wages so low? I think the proximity to a third world country actually hurts the region since so many workers on the other side are willing to work for peanuts. For example, the average twin plant worker makes a miserable 20-50 dollars per week!!!
My advise to anyone still in EP is to get your education and move away to better career opportunities because it will take a long time to right that ship. I made the mistake of hanging around for 4 years after graduation and it really delayed my advancement compared to my friends that left as soon as they graduated.
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