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Folk From The Working Class Band Together In This Healthy Discussion About Wages

"It feels like I wake up and f**k around all day for really good money."

Folk From The Working Class Band Together In This Healthy Discussion About Wages

It's considered taboo for conservative individuals to talk about their exact salaries. No one knows where that rule really originated, but many still practice it.

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As a result, people often think that what they earn is sufficient since they lack comparisons. This perception changes when they hear about other people's salaries.

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However, this is not the main issue. Society often pushes individuals to strive for multiple degrees to enhance their chances of landing a high-paying job right off the bat.

In this thread, people shared the diverse salaries from different occupations. In a subreddit thread, the original poster (OP) asked Redditors about their jobs and wages.

From professionals in glamorized positions to those in jobs that require fewer skills, the contrasts were sometimes shocking. They demonstrated that degrees are not a guaranteed ticket to success.

Although it still depends on the state or country in which you live, there are jobs, like teaching, that are severely underpaid despite the dedication and service they provide. Unfortunately, in third-world countries, the pay is even worse.

People also introduced jobs that not many have heard of. If you're considering majoring in something while still in school or thinking about changing careers, you might want to take a look at this list.

This is the question that might quench your curiosity about the salaries of different occupations

This is the question that might quench your curiosity about the salaries of different occupationsBigPlunk
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1. What was once an inconsistent job could become a regular one

1. What was once an inconsistent job could become a regular oneMeckles94
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2. A big salary is not as satisfying if you’re miserable in your occupation

2. A big salary is not as satisfying if you’re miserable in your occupationLaFilleDuMoulinier

3. When looking at salaries, it’s better to weigh the other benefits too

3. When looking at salaries, it’s better to weigh the other benefits toofin425

4. Spending a lot of money on education doesn’t mean you’ll instantly land a high-paying job

4. Spending a lot of money on education doesn’t mean you’ll instantly land a high-paying jobchicken--jesus

5. The majority of teachers are underpaid, especially those who need a higher salary the most

5. The majority of teachers are underpaid, especially those who need a higher salary the mostDaddyMyaMilan

6. That’s quite sufficient for a job that mostly involves looking out the window and seeing some waves

6. That’s quite sufficient for a job that mostly involves looking out the window and seeing some waveskevinkap414

7. There are jobs that are often glamorized, while this is the reality sometimes

7. There are jobs that are often glamorized, while this is the reality sometimesKey_Interaction6305

8. You should consider that whether your salary is sufficient depends on the country or state

8. You should consider that whether your salary is sufficient depends on the country or stateRoger_Stingingson

9. Benefits are something that should accompany most jobs, as they involve essentials

9. Benefits are something that should accompany most jobs, as they involve essentialsmanicdubb

10. People getting underpaid is the reason why they quit, despite being great at their work

10. People getting underpaid is the reason why they quit, despite being great at their workSignificantBoot7180

11. There are jobs that you wouldn’t expect to pay more because they aren’t as advertised as others

11. There are jobs that you wouldn’t expect to pay more because they aren’t as advertised as othersbrandos__

12. This OP earns more than those who hold degrees, and a big plus is that she’s happy with her job

12. This OP earns more than those who hold degrees, and a big plus is that she’s happy with her jobSnoo33903

13. If you don’t need to be home often or need to save up, this could be a job you’d want

13. If you don’t need to be home often or need to save up, this could be a job you’d wantNegativ_Monarch

14. If your job is this dangerous, you should be compensated fairly

14. If your job is this dangerous, you should be compensated fairlyPsychotic_Precision

15. Call it a rewarding job

15. Call it a rewarding jobDeddenei

16. Now that’s a big paycheck

16. Now that’s a big paycheckCL350S

17. It’s a bit underwhelming if you consider all the skills you should have to do the job well

17. It’s a bit underwhelming if you consider all the skills you should have to do the job wellFodderOfCannons

18. A dangerous job for an incredibly low wage

18. A dangerous job for an incredibly low wagecashbabyflow

19. It seems like a regular wage, but they go through a lot of work in a day, and it varies

19. It seems like a regular wage, but they go through a lot of work in a day, and it variesnurdboy42

20. It makes you wonder what qualifications you need to qualify for this job

20. It makes you wonder what qualifications you need to qualify for this jobronm4c

21. The profit share is a good extra

21. The profit share is a good extra[deleted]

22. This industry might not be the easiest to break into

22. This industry might not be the easiest to break intoHorror-Limit-6670

23. That's a heavy workload

23. That's a heavy workloadjbleds

24. Fortunately, aside from the good pay, this OP’s workplace is open to giving raises

24. Fortunately, aside from the good pay, this OP’s workplace is open to giving raisesGrin_nbearit

25. This Redditor seems happy with the pay, and that’s what matters

25. This Redditor seems happy with the pay, and that’s what mattersBleedingTeal

26. Seems less stressful than most jobs, especially if you know what you need to do

26. Seems less stressful than most jobs, especially if you know what you need to doJuju0047

27. This is the minimum they should be paid when you hear about how stressful the job is

27. This is the minimum they should be paid when you hear about how stressful the job isATC_av8er

28. If this wage covers your bills and other expenses, it’s an acceptable pay without requiring you to do high-risk work

28. If this wage covers your bills and other expenses, it’s an acceptable pay without requiring you to do high-risk workPM_Daddy_Bellies

29. Sometimes you find the job that you need

29. Sometimes you find the job that you need_Saxpy

There are many jobs where your skills may be undervalued, or you may get stuck in a corporation that doesn't offer the right compensation. Unfortunately, this is a recurring situation in several industries.

This thread illustrates how much society often values obtaining degrees and working as recognized professionals while neglecting other job categories. Ultimately, it still depends on the individual and the organization for which they work.

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