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    Discussion in 'General jobs discussion' started by TedRogers321, Aug 12, 2009.

    1. TedRogers321

      TedRogers321 Member

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      Allow me to to continue my celebration of misery by posting another gloomy new topic this evening.

      I guess everyone's in the same boat regarding salaries regardless of profession, but what brought it home to me was recently seeing an ad for a job I left 3 years ago (same job - same company). The salary was £35K. I was on £36K when I left that position.

      You can get a job as a bus driver where I live for £35K. How utterly depressing.

      Anyone else got any anecdotes or opinions to this effect?
       
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    3. s.mcclean

      s.mcclean New Member

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      Where do you live?

      Might give up Engineering and become a bus driver ;)
       
    4. aknotley

      aknotley Active Member

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      I am inclined to agree with you. Salaries have stagnated, so with the effect if inflation they are in reverse. :x

      That said, I don't think this phenomenon is exclusive to Mech Engs. Everyone's in the same boat with the economy in its present state (unless you're a banker, of course).
       

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