Also, if you'd like to share things such as...
-beginning salary
-promotions/advancement?
-job satisfaction
-hours
I'd really like to get some real-life input. Thanks!
2006-11-20 14:24:32 · 12 answers · asked by Me 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Office Administration
currently Office Manager (22 years)
started at $4.25 hr
currently $47,000 (in Ohio)
went from office clerk to Office manager in 7 years.
Love the job...love my co-workers
45 hrs week.
2006-11-20 14:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by QueenChristine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and that is my current title. My first professional job was as a drafter making $15 per hour, and I am now making $22 per hour with about 3 years experience. I also really enjoy the job I have now because I am surrounded by good people and I enjoy what I do. The place I am working also has a lot of opportunity for advancement to specialties or management positions once I gain a bit more experience. I work 40 hours a week, and there is usually overtime, but that is optional not mandatory.
If you are considering jobs based only on salary, don't. I have known a lot of people who did that, and basically all of them have either changed jobs or are miserable. The advice that has served me very well is to consider what you are good at and what you enjoy doing. Then find a job that uses those skills that pays enough for you to live comfortably. You will be a lot happier in the long run than if you just go for the money. Good luck!
2006-11-20 14:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jonathan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My major was Sociology, I currently work for a company that books hotels for major trade show conventions, satisfaction is pretty minimal, though I do love my job enviornment and all my co-workers are great, my hours are 8:30am-5pm with a 30 minute lunch and 2, 15 minute breaks. My beginning salary is what i'm making now and I don't want to post that on here for the world to see. =)
2006-11-20 14:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Double-major: Political Science and Economics, a year ago. I work a governement job (GS) doing clerical work. I make about $35,000. Life's a b****! I'm trying to move up. But living in Hawaii, I should be so lucky not to be waitressing or bellhopping. The job market sucks here but that's the price we pay for living in Hawaii. It'd be nice if companies would stop importing people from the mainland for jobs that educated locals can do. I've been thinking of moving to the mainland for awhile now, for better job opportunities.
2006-11-20 14:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by LL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chemistry
Environmental Engineer
Beginning salary in 1994 was $36,000
Current salary is $75,000
Moved up by job hopping
I LOVE my job...I currently work in the food industry
8 hours a day, some evenings and weekends
2006-11-20 14:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
International Business
-Current job VP Mktg
-Beg Salary out of school $45K
-Promoted/Current Salary $185k+
-Very satisfied
-35-60 hours/week
2006-11-20 14:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Saffire♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 11:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by agudelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masters in Special Education
now owns a small business
job satisfaction: great!!!!!
I am the manager owner!!!
Salary... depends on the sales....
hours:... depends on what time i will open the shop and the time i will close it..
i have no boss... i am my own boss!!!!
i can be promoted anytime i want it to be!!!!
2006-11-20 14:31:00 · answer #8 · answered by bugi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English Education - Gifted Ed, I'm retired now. When I retired I was making about $45,000 yr. Teaching is a good job if you don't want to work too much and get summers off.
2006-11-20 14:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrical engineer.
Own a small computer business
After more than 20 years in the corporate computer industry, this is pure heaven!
2006-11-20 14:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋