Originally Posted by
threeighteen
Having the best QOL automatically means highest pay even if the actual rate is $3/hr less. QOL and work-rules is where you make the real money in this industry.
Having the highest pay rate but no QOL/work rules means you’re always gonna be on straight pay and yeah your hourly number is the highest but your W-2 will be 6 figures less than the bros who understand the value of work rules and QOL.
don’t be a fool.
Our pay rates should absolutely be the highest, but QOL and work rules needs to be the biggest priority of any negotiation.
Totally agree however the notion that it should be either or, must go away. We’ve earned both