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Old 04-19-2010, 09:18 PM
 
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Nice catch. I sure hope they end up paying folks more than they say in the article. Yikes. Glad they're offering up benefits to folks too.
Are you serious??

14.00 an hour for San Antonio is HUGE! For many, that kind of pay is a godsend! You may be used to higher than that but I'm pretty sure that will suffice for the majority.

I'm looking forward to applying!

 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:19 PM
 
Location: SoCal-So Proud!
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How many people in Detriot or in other cities with high unemployment rate wouldn't want these 1,000 jobs right now? I say, this is good for SA. Granted it's not a top of the line job/career but it beats being unemployed.
Apples to Oranges...the unemployment rate is significantly higher in Detroit (of course they would take these jobs). The auto industry and support has shed tons of jobs. In SA, you don't have that scenario. SA should be concentrating on improving their white collar business climate. The support can come later.
 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:20 PM
 
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And.......unless this economy improves, there will be many degreed people working there, too. 30K beats ZERO.
I have two college degrees and it's tough for me to find a job paying 10.00 an hour and up!
 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:21 PM
 
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Are you serious??

14.00 an hour for San Antonio is HUGE! For many, that kind of pay is a godsend! You may be used to higher than that but I'm pretty sure that will suffice for the majority.

I'm looking forward to applying!
Isn't it below the median income for SA? Correct me if I'm wrong.

UPDATE:""The median income for a household in the city is $36,214, and the median income for a family is $53,100. Males have a median income of $30,061 versus $24,444 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,487. 17.3% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line."" (data almost 2 years old)
The $14/hour = slightly above $29K.
I guess it's average...hardly HUGE though. These low numbers almost floored me...didn't know it was this low.

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Old 04-19-2010, 09:27 PM
 
Location: SoCal-So Proud!
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No one has answered this question yet:

"Don't people wonder why they read posts from out of towners stating that they've received "an offer that was too good to pass up", "a great job transfer" etc....why aren't firms pulling from the local talent?" I can suspect why...but it would be nice to hear from others.
 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:29 PM
 
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Isn't it below the median income for SA? Correct me if I'm wrong.
I don't know the specificis about median income; As a whole, San Antonio is a city with very low wages compared to other cities (Dallas).

I'll take that 30,000 for a whole year and save it up as a down payment for a 100,000 home. That's my dream goal but in this recession it may just be pipe dreams.

In any case, I'll take 14.00 an hour. For San Antonio, it's pretty damn good!

Please hire me Kohl's!!
 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:31 PM
 
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I don't know the specificis about median income; As a whole, San Antonio is a city with very low wages compared to other cities (Dallas).

I'll take that 30,000 for a whole year and save it up as a down payment for a 100,000 home. That's my dream goal but in this recession it may just be pipe dreams.

In any case, I'll take 14.00 an hour. For San Antonio, it's pretty damn good!

Please hire me Kohl's!!
Do you think that you're worth more?
 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:37 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Apples to Oranges...the unemployment rate is significantly higher in Detroit (of course they would take these jobs). The auto industry and support has shed tons of jobs. In SA, you don't have that scenario. SA should be concentrating on improving their white collar business climate. The support can come later.
I'm confused. Why is this being posed as an either/or scenario? What part of San Antonio's white collar business climate is being negatively affected by the opening of this center?
 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:37 PM
 
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Isn't it below the median income for SA? Correct me if I'm wrong.

UPDATE:""The median income for a household in the city is $36,214, and the median income for a family is $53,100. Males have a median income of $30,061 versus $24,444 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,487. 17.3% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line."" (data almost 2 years old)
The $14/hour = slightly above $29K.
I guess it's average...hardly HUGE though. These low numbers almost floored me...didn't know it was this low.

I don't listen to these crap median statistics...that's just me personally. I'm born and raised here in SA and I've seen a lot and know a lot to know that 14 an hour is a lot for San Antonio given that poverty is very high here and illiteracy rates and high high-school dropouts as well which contribute to a low standard living with a less educated community. Add to that the recession and it's a big ol' mess.

This stat doesn't even take into account wages flatlining (not going up because of the recession) or people being passed up for jobs because companies would rather pay 10 an hour than 17 an hour to someone who is more qualified and should get the job, or those who are underemployed working part time.

So, while it's not the best....for most in San Antonio it's pretty good and a GREAT GREAT pay to start a new job!
 
Old 04-19-2010, 09:39 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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No one has answered this question yet:

"Don't people wonder why they read posts from out of towners stating that they've received "an offer that was too good to pass up", "a great job transfer" etc....why aren't firms pulling from the local talent?" I can suspect why...but it would be nice to hear from others.
You're right. San Antonio is the only city that people relocate to for employment. Every other city has the right person for every job, every time.

As for the other poster, $14 an hour is not a lot. Even for San Antonio. No company should pay $17 for a $10 employee (well, maybe a union dominated manufacturer...). Change your perspective. There is a lot more out there.
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