I just got done with an interview with an engineering firm for a mid level environmental scientist position. I have 10 years experience working for a US federal agency in various aspects from inspection to permitting.
The interviewer said that because I don't have exactly the experience for the work, I did reviews of and acceptace of said work, I'm only qualified for their entry level position at $19/hr!
I cannot express how mad I am at them for such an ingenuous interview! There's a local financial services firm offering $22/hr for an entry level job that requires a HS diploma! I have an offer from a non profit for $18/hr to garden full time!
I'm so fed up with the wage slavery in the US. I just want to watch this country burn to the ground right now.
Fuck.