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billionthtimesacharm t1_iuuagrr wrote

i know someone in her late 30s who is a rocket scientist working for a company that is contracted by nasa. she is working on a current project that is close to launch. what she is paid is appallingly low.

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mooseknuckle66 t1_iuuloa1 wrote

What do you consider shockingly low?

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billionthtimesacharm t1_iuulzo0 wrote

less than $60k

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Illustrious_Twist610 t1_iuwe0pv wrote

That's disgustingly low for an experienced aerospace engineer. I got more than that at my first job out of undergrad. She needs to negotiate up or find a new employer.

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thehorseyourodeinon1 t1_iuulsc1 wrote

I'll take a guess....85k?

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LFC5X t1_iuuobpy wrote

Wait… you guys are getting paid ?

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billionthtimesacharm t1_iuum0w9 wrote

nope. less than $60k.

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thehorseyourodeinon1 t1_iuw4gdy wrote

Is it with a SpaceX type outfit? I've seen that high demand positions with lots of interest pay less and work employees hard because they provide great wor experience. People don't last long in these positions and do it mainly for the prestige and experience.

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