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Old 12-01-2011, 08:10 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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I haven't been able to find a job that pays more than 20K. You need connections in this area--rich family members who know a congressmen or someone high up in the agencies--to get a decent paying job in this area. That's how it works.
if I majored in accounting I could get a 55-60K job out of college, no rich family members who know congressmen required.
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Old 12-01-2011, 08:27 AM
 
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if I majored in accounting I could get a 55-60K job out of college, no rich family members who know congressmen required.
That salary will not support a family in DC. And I haven't been able to find a full-time activist job in this area that pays more than 20k a year.
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Old 12-01-2011, 09:07 AM
 
Location: East Coast of the United States
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I haven't been able to find a job that pays more than 20K. You need connections in this area--rich family members who know a congressmen or someone high up in the agencies--to get a decent paying job in this area. That's how it works.
What's your academic background?
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Old 12-03-2011, 06:23 AM
 
Location: Maryland
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I haven't been able to find a job that pays more than 20K. You need connections in this area--rich family members who know a congressmen or someone high up in the agencies--to get a decent paying job in this area. That's how it works.
Then you're simply not that skilled or qualified. I know illegals who make more than that.
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Old 12-03-2011, 06:38 AM
 
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What's your academic background?
GED + ten years experience as a community activist and organizer
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Old 12-03-2011, 09:22 AM
 
Location: Maryland
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GED + ten years experience as a community activist and organizer
So you're on the Presidential career path?
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Old 12-03-2011, 12:54 PM
 
Location: East Coast of the United States
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GED + ten years experience as a community activist and organizer
I mean, what is your highest level of education and what field? What degrees to you have?
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Old 12-03-2011, 01:05 PM
 
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I mean, what is your highest level of education and what field? What degrees to you have?
Isnt that what he answered? He has a GED.
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Old 12-03-2011, 01:33 PM
 
Location: East Coast of the United States
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Isnt that what he answered? He has a GED.
Okay, I forgot what that was. My advice: a college degree is practically required to survive in the DC area.
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