# Pay Salary **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 13, 2005, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803 "2005-12-13T10:44:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![rmrider897](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@rmrider897](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmrider897)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/41 "2005-12-14T07:45:19Z")
> [@montekass](#): > > I get get evey bank day day off paid, banker hrs, week vac, 5 sick days, if I go the route of benifits. wtf? you been :shaggy: ? ---
**Author:** ![SVshine03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/42 "2005-12-14T09:01:38Z")
I would take the benefits hands down… ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/43 "2005-12-14T09:41:48Z")
:1320: like fshowcars said, degrees don’t mean shit. there is not a standard amount of money that comes with a degree. You can vary your salary greatly if you are good at negotiating/interviewing. I was always a sissy at interviews. I would listen to the interviewer and answer the questions, but would not demand anything. this last job I got was a lot different. I already had a descent job and didn’t care if I didn’t get this one, so I said I need an extra week of vacation to start, parking pass paid for, and $4000 more than the maximun starting salary of the job description. I got everything I asked for. It’s all timing, luck, and a little bit of bullshitting knowledge. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff95TA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff95ta/32/5935_2.png) [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/44 "2005-12-14T10:14:43Z")
> [@77rednecktruck](#): > > like fshowcars said, degrees don’t mean shit. unless they’re required ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/45 "2005-12-14T10:44:26Z")
> [@Jeff95TA](#): > > unless they’re required true - I meant it as far as how much money you can make. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/46 "2005-12-14T10:50:58Z")
> [@Jeff95TA](#): > > unless they’re required yeah and no… use BS and ‘negotiating’ leverage and you’re golden. my last two jobs have been BA required positions… :kekegay: at least in my field… some it’s not even a question. ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/47 "2005-12-14T12:14:05Z")
> [@77rednecktruck](#): > > :1320: > > like fshowcars said, degrees don’t mean shit. > > there is not a standard amount of money that comes with a degree. You can vary your salary greatly if you are good at negotiating/interviewing. > > I was always a sissy at interviews. I would listen to the interviewer and answer the questions, but would not demand anything. this last job I got was a lot different. I already had a descent job and didn’t care if I didn’t get this one, so I said I need an extra week of vacation to start, parking pass paid for, and $4000 more than the maximun starting salary of the job description. I got everything I asked for. It’s all timing, luck, and a little bit of bullshitting knowledge. should have asked for a company truck too 🤣 :booty: ---
**Author:** ![MONTE\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MONTE\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MONTE_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/48 "2005-12-14T12:22:46Z")
> [@mesteño](#): > > should have asked for a company truck too 🤣 :booty: lol ---
**Author:** ![slpfirehawk646](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@slpfirehawk646](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slpfirehawk646)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/49 "2005-12-14T15:33:11Z")
it can vary greatly. I am 22 yrs. old, i have just a high school diploma and I make just over 40k a year, + a yearly bonus of anywhere from $1500 to $3000 on top of my salary. ---
**Author:** ![MONTE\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MONTE\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MONTE_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/50 "2005-12-19T07:37:38Z")
??? ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/51 "2005-12-19T07:50:09Z")
> [@slpfirehawk646](#): > > it can vary greatly. I am 22 yrs. old, have just a high school diploma and I make just over 40k a year, + a yearly bonus of anywhere from $1500 to $3000 on top of my salary. so this tells us your in sales… ---
**Author:** ![slpfirehawk646](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@slpfirehawk646](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slpfirehawk646)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/52 "2005-12-20T07:38:04Z")
retail management ---
**Author:** ![SlowCivic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@SlowCivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlowCivic)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/53 "2005-12-20T08:02:53Z")
> [@slpfirehawk646](#): > > retail management Hmm I make 40K+ at 22 and still have GREAT health, 401K, and stock options plus 3 weeks vacation … Go union :boink Still looking into a government job though, its the only way to really have a secure job now adays it seems … ---
**Author:** ![MONTE\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MONTE\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MONTE_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/54 "2005-12-20T08:07:54Z")
Point me in the right direction to make that kinda money, and benifits! ---
**Author:** ![SlowCivic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@SlowCivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlowCivic)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/55 "2005-12-20T08:31:48Z")
> [@montekass](#): > > Point me in the right direction to make that kinda money, and benifits! I work telecom… What did you go to school for ?? ---
**Author:** ![ninjenn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c67d28/32.png) [@ninjenn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninjenn)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/56 "2005-12-20T08:58:43Z")
You all making 40K @ 22 can kiss my ass. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/57 "2005-12-20T09:18:17Z")
> [@huskysgrl](#): > > You all making 40K @ 22 can kiss my ass. Thanks. hahah ---
**Author:** ![MONTE\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MONTE\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MONTE_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/58 "2005-12-20T09:26:22Z")
Computer Science, and going back into for engineering at Pitt. But I really need a good start into a good job, I bring retail, management, 2-3 techinal skills, and a degree, so I would think I could be at 35-40k range,right or wrong! ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/59 "2005-12-20T09:30:51Z")
might be a little on the high side but not out of range though. sounds like with your background you should move quickly within any company though. with experience in your field you will prob reach you goal rather quickly. ---
**Author:** ![SVshine03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803/60 "2005-12-20T12:31:42Z")
Going into engineering - - normal engineering or Computer Engineering? … Normal Engineers In pittsburgh… umm good luck with the 35-40 out of school… You will be very lucky between 28-33 k … [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pay-salary/178803.md?page=4)