Originally Posted by
Scoop
Manager,
I am also already 20% above my annual straight rate - it can be done. The key is to do it without working too hard.
Keep in mind this includes the Feb 14th PS check and the October PS advance.
He also maxed out his 401K so his company match of 15% gets converted into pay-rates. Throw in a bunch of green-slips and before you know it you have a pretty good year.
Scoop
I'm significantly above my annual rate guarantee as well- I work smarter, not harder by advantageous swaps and GS's.
I also sure as heck don't adjust my pay rate for profit sharing (haven't we learned any better after a decade of losses?). The short staffing is more the reason for the big bucks than anything else. Otherwise there wouldn't be a 320 guy pulling in above 400 2 years in a row.