Apr 4th, 2008 | Money survey

The powers that be have money burning a hole in their pocket. Only one of these professions get a big raise in pay. Who should get it?




69 votes, 318 views , 13 comments
 
 
Poll tags:Money, Professions, Waitress, Jobs, Police, Firefighter, Salary, Doctors, Waiter, Nurse

 
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Spatulagirl
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posted May 13th, 2008 at 17:56 CDT

I admire you for becoming a teacher.  That's something I know I can't do.

Ladywelder6075
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Kentucky, United States

posted Apr 21st, 2008 at 23:06 CDT

I vote teachers...they are the ones who mold the minds of our future world leaders.  Teachers have to put up with way too much crap for so little pay.  They have to be loving what they are doing because it certainly isn't for the pay.

Drowlord
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Texas, United States

posted Apr 5th, 2008 at 08:30 CDT

Lots of waitresses do really well, counting tips, though.  I don't think I ever tip less than $5, and that's one table for one hour.

Drowlord
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Texas, United States

posted Apr 5th, 2008 at 08:28 CDT

Teachers screw themselves... I have friends who are teachers, and although they moan about the low pay, they also moan about the competition.  There are literally hundreds of prospective teachers (with the education and certifications they need) for every teaching position.  The economic laws of supply and demand make it impossible for teachers to get good salaries.

Bmccue7
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Georgia, United States

posted Apr 5th, 2008 at 05:34 CDT

This quote from Karl Rove seems to be relevant: “As people do better, they start voting like Republicans - unless they have too much education and vote Democratic, which proves there can be too much of a good thing”

Goodbye
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Zimbabwe

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 21:34 CDT

The Republicans only want education for the wealthy, the first place they cut is public education and all the world's problems could go away if all children got a really good education.

Goodbye
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Zimbabwe

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 21:31 CDT

You said only one, and waitresses make $2.90 per hour plus tips.

Mscrowe
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Florida, United States

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 20:31 CDT

Whatever police officers and firefighters are paid, it's not enough.

Bushlightfever
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Ohio, United States

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 20:25 CDT

IN are area we just lost 2 firefighters (colerain) 1 male , 1 female in the same house fire! GOD BLESS THERE FAMILES!!! PLEASE SAY A PRAY!! amen

Sexysecrets
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Zimbabwe

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 12:37 CDT

You know who I'm voting for! Did you hear how many teachers got fired in California due to the huge budget cuts that Mr. Stupid Swarchenneger (however you spell it) made? Classes will be twice as full and students will not be taught the same. And yet Mr. Bush wants to pay teachers based on their students' academic success. NOT FAIR. Besides, I'm going to be a teacher next year. :)

Scooter
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New York, United States

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 08:11 CDT

the world would spin off of it's axis without waitresses

Scotkitty
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Arizona, United States

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 07:39 CDT

I made the poll and I still haven't decided yet.  :-)

Bmccue7
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Georgia, United States

posted Apr 4th, 2008 at 07:21 CDT

A really tough choice. All of these people provide a much-needed service, and they all work hard. It took me a long time to make up my mind.

 
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