OT: Public pay & benefits

[davelj]

[quote=jpinpb]

Lastly, I have to say that I’m amazed at how little the Piggs here have respect for jobs that are pretty thankless that no one really wants to do but just want to complain about how much they make.
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“No one really wants to do”? If they’re such thankless and horrible jobs then why, even in good economic times, are there so many applicants for each position? These are among the most competitive jobs out there. Enquiring minds want to know…

[jpinpb]

Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.

[jpinpb]

Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.

[jpinpb]

Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.

[jpinpb]

Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.

[jpinpb]

Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.

[teaboy]

[quote=jpinpb][quote=teaboy]
1. Firefighters have a tough job.
2. Firefighters risk their lives.
3. Other people get paid more than firefighters.
4. Firefighters look sexy in uniforms.
5. Firefighters, like my friend bob, are very nice people.
6. If you dont like firefighters then you should be banned from calling 911 when your house is on fire and you should try to put it out yourself. Ha-ha!
tb[/quote]

I like No. 6 the most.

Anyone that thinks it’s easy money should just march down and apply to be a fireman.[/quote]

I wonder, was the sarcasm in my post too subtle or did you simply choose to ignore it, jpinpb?

I should add another:
7. No-one should be allowed to argue against anything unless they have first hand experience on the matter. Take that, all you rapist-haters out there!

tb

[teaboy]

[quote=jpinpb][quote=teaboy]
1. Firefighters have a tough job.
2. Firefighters risk their lives.
3. Other people get paid more than firefighters.
4. Firefighters look sexy in uniforms.
5. Firefighters, like my friend bob, are very nice people.
6. If you dont like firefighters then you should be banned from calling 911 when your house is on fire and you should try to put it out yourself. Ha-ha!
tb[/quote]

I like No. 6 the most.

Anyone that thinks it’s easy money should just march down and apply to be a fireman.[/quote]

I wonder, was the sarcasm in my post too subtle or did you simply choose to ignore it, jpinpb?

I should add another:
7. No-one should be allowed to argue against anything unless they have first hand experience on the matter. Take that, all you rapist-haters out there!

tb

[teaboy]

[quote=jpinpb][quote=teaboy]
1. Firefighters have a tough job.
2. Firefighters risk their lives.
3. Other people get paid more than firefighters.
4. Firefighters look sexy in uniforms.
5. Firefighters, like my friend bob, are very nice people.
6. If you dont like firefighters then you should be banned from calling 911 when your house is on fire and you should try to put it out yourself. Ha-ha!
tb[/quote]

I like No. 6 the most.

Anyone that thinks it’s easy money should just march down and apply to be a fireman.[/quote]

I wonder, was the sarcasm in my post too subtle or did you simply choose to ignore it, jpinpb?

I should add another:
7. No-one should be allowed to argue against anything unless they have first hand experience on the matter. Take that, all you rapist-haters out there!

tb

[teaboy]

[quote=jpinpb][quote=teaboy]
1. Firefighters have a tough job.
2. Firefighters risk their lives.
3. Other people get paid more than firefighters.
4. Firefighters look sexy in uniforms.
5. Firefighters, like my friend bob, are very nice people.
6. If you dont like firefighters then you should be banned from calling 911 when your house is on fire and you should try to put it out yourself. Ha-ha!
tb[/quote]

I like No. 6 the most.

Anyone that thinks it’s easy money should just march down and apply to be a fireman.[/quote]

I wonder, was the sarcasm in my post too subtle or did you simply choose to ignore it, jpinpb?

I should add another:
7. No-one should be allowed to argue against anything unless they have first hand experience on the matter. Take that, all you rapist-haters out there!

tb

[teaboy]

[quote=jpinpb][quote=teaboy]
1. Firefighters have a tough job.
2. Firefighters risk their lives.
3. Other people get paid more than firefighters.
4. Firefighters look sexy in uniforms.
5. Firefighters, like my friend bob, are very nice people.
6. If you dont like firefighters then you should be banned from calling 911 when your house is on fire and you should try to put it out yourself. Ha-ha!
tb[/quote]

I like No. 6 the most.

Anyone that thinks it’s easy money should just march down and apply to be a fireman.[/quote]

I wonder, was the sarcasm in my post too subtle or did you simply choose to ignore it, jpinpb?

I should add another:
7. No-one should be allowed to argue against anything unless they have first hand experience on the matter. Take that, all you rapist-haters out there!

tb

[davelj]

[quote=jpinpb]Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.[/quote]

First of all, no one is saying these jobs are “easy,” so I’m not sure why you’re using quotes. But for whatever reason, lots of folks want these jobs. It takes all kinds, I suppose.

I personally know a police officer that’s been on the force for over 20 years who said, and I paraphrase, “There are so many QUALIFIED (my emphasis) folks for each position that it’s not easy to make hiring decisions.” Straight from the horse’s mouth. That’s my data point.

No, I’ve never applied for one of those positions. I have no interest in them and, frankly, the pay is insufficient for me from an opportunity cost standpoint. But clearly lots of folks feel differently.

Have YOU applied for one of these jobs? Are YOU working one of these jobs? Enquiring minds and all…

[davelj]

[quote=jpinpb]Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.[/quote]

First of all, no one is saying these jobs are “easy,” so I’m not sure why you’re using quotes. But for whatever reason, lots of folks want these jobs. It takes all kinds, I suppose.

I personally know a police officer that’s been on the force for over 20 years who said, and I paraphrase, “There are so many QUALIFIED (my emphasis) folks for each position that it’s not easy to make hiring decisions.” Straight from the horse’s mouth. That’s my data point.

No, I’ve never applied for one of those positions. I have no interest in them and, frankly, the pay is insufficient for me from an opportunity cost standpoint. But clearly lots of folks feel differently.

Have YOU applied for one of these jobs? Are YOU working one of these jobs? Enquiring minds and all…

[davelj]

[quote=jpinpb]Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.[/quote]

First of all, no one is saying these jobs are “easy,” so I’m not sure why you’re using quotes. But for whatever reason, lots of folks want these jobs. It takes all kinds, I suppose.

I personally know a police officer that’s been on the force for over 20 years who said, and I paraphrase, “There are so many QUALIFIED (my emphasis) folks for each position that it’s not easy to make hiring decisions.” Straight from the horse’s mouth. That’s my data point.

No, I’ve never applied for one of those positions. I have no interest in them and, frankly, the pay is insufficient for me from an opportunity cost standpoint. But clearly lots of folks feel differently.

Have YOU applied for one of these jobs? Are YOU working one of these jobs? Enquiring minds and all…

[davelj]

[quote=jpinpb]Oh, there are many applicants that go down there thinking it’s going to be an easy way to make money. Then the widdle away at the so many applicants b/c they can’t pass the written or physical aspects of this “easy” job.

When did you go down to apply, dave, and how did you do? Did they call you back?

How many Piggs have gone down and applied? I’m tempted to start a poll to see how many have even attempted to apply at these competitive easy and high paying jobs.[/quote]

First of all, no one is saying these jobs are “easy,” so I’m not sure why you’re using quotes. But for whatever reason, lots of folks want these jobs. It takes all kinds, I suppose.

I personally know a police officer that’s been on the force for over 20 years who said, and I paraphrase, “There are so many QUALIFIED (my emphasis) folks for each position that it’s not easy to make hiring decisions.” Straight from the horse’s mouth. That’s my data point.

No, I’ve never applied for one of those positions. I have no interest in them and, frankly, the pay is insufficient for me from an opportunity cost standpoint. But clearly lots of folks feel differently.

Have YOU applied for one of these jobs? Are YOU working one of these jobs? Enquiring minds and all…

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