Author: Olivia

I am sick and tired of seeing all these postings that are labeled entry level but asks for 3-5 years of experience. What in gods name is this bullcrap, who normalized this and why? Ps. Looking at product marketing positions.

Serious question. McDonald’s is a job that anybody can do, most people who work there are high school kids looking to make pocket money. It isn’t realistic to assume every business should pay a wage that sustains a family. Not saying McDonald’s should pay The lowest wage possible, all I’m saying is these jobs aren’t meant to provide for all your necessities. I’m open minded and want to hear the other side of the argument because I’m human and I can be wrong sometimes. Not trying to start shit just want a discussion.

Feels like this sub is no longer serious. It's just people reposting Twitter posts and memes. There is no real content anymore.

I need some advice which is not laced with patronising BS that I am hearing from my employers about the fairytale life I'll live if I take a job they want me to take in the US. My base pay is around $48k US and I get anywhere between 10%-15% as bonus on top. My monthly rent + food + utilities total to $650 US. My health insurance as well as life insurance is paid by the company (low payout but it's free and health insurance is only 10% copay). I have a mortgage for an apartment to be delivered next year, I currently pay just the interest on it ~ $400 US. Full mortgage with principal will be around $700 US when I move in next year, the rent I save will offset the extra burden. I don't have a wife or kids. Taxes after averaging for progressive levels, is around…