Originally Posted by
wrxpilot
I seriously doubt your friend is answering calls for $51k at the local utility phone center. Perhaps if he's in some kind of supervisory position, but as a customer service rep? No, I don't think so.
People in other professions often make a surprising amount of money. In my home town there was a recent job opening at the dump that paid a starting wage of 48K, plus 3 weeks of vacation, medical, dental and retirement after 20 years. The main requirements were a GED and a clean urine test.
The first step to financial independence is to pick a good profession. Build your wealth first then fly.
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