Originally Posted by
NE_Pilot
Man that is tough living right there. Sounds like $200k and your just making it by in Seattle. I wonder how the average resident of Seattle is able to make it on a meager $41,634 a year, which is 26% over the national average yearly income (2004).
Look into the forecasts for the boomer retirements forthcoming. You will LEARN that there is a crisis on the horizon and the average $41K is not cutting it.
Here is another thing to consider when it comes to wages. When you see a statistic talking about average wages, consider that a great many people in this country don't earn a wage. They are small business owners or sole proprieters.
RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS PEOPLE! then maybe you will be able to negotiate something other than your pitiful $35K/yr.