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DBMS_LAH t1_iuwes11 wrote

Reply to comment by aw_tizm in The average Aerospace salary is between $70k and $160k per year, based on salary reports of more than 500 aerospace professionals by Siglave

I'm a barber and I make 6 figures. As a blue collar guy, I feel like engineers should make much more than I do.

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xmilehighgamingx t1_iuwjt02 wrote

You are clearly good at what you do. Mediocrity in one field isn’t necessarily worth excellence in another. I also wouldn’t discount the value of quality service. I would imagine quite a few software engineers would be much more intimidated by the thought of carrying on a conversation with someone for an hour than you are by the thought of programming. A good engineer should make more than a good barber, but there is nothing wrong with an excellent barber making more than the average engineer.

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DBMS_LAH t1_iux9i1f wrote

Hey, thank you! The conversation is fun, but certainly draining.

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gwardotnet t1_iuyiwhc wrote

Postal carriers who average 55 hours a week make over 100k a year. Let that sink in. High school diploma only. And they always need more to apply.

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Cutecatladyy t1_iuwny4d wrote

All honest work is good work. It took you a lot of time to develop your craft and perform at the level you do, same as an engineer.

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DBMS_LAH t1_iux9f3i wrote

I appreciate that perspective. Thanks.

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