Originally Posted by
390SetBlue
Why focus on pay rates alone? Pay rates are only one variable in the equation that = total compensation. I want job security, high yearly earnings, excellent insurance, a comfortable retirement, and great quality of life. Having the highest pay rates in the industry doesn't mean a thing if you don't have security and can't enjoy life.
Sure, I agree with all that. But I also don't want to have to 'game' the system and work on days off to get that total compensation to where the rest of the industry is.