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Does anyone out there think that privitization may not be the answer, but also that firefighters are still significantly overpaid and should have their overall compensation reduced?

tb

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Does anyone out there think that privitization may not be the answer, but also that firefighters are still significantly overpaid and should have their overall compensation reduced?

tb

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[quote=jpinpb]
I have not applied for the job. I have done several ride-alongs and decided whatever those guys get paid, it’s not enough and they can keep that job. It is hard work, long hours, stressful, not to mention risky. I wouldn’t do it and there’s not enough money they can pay me to do it. Clearly, they’re not paying enough to entice you to do it either, so I appreciate your honesty there, and I would venture others here wouldn’t do it.

I have even less interest in becoming a fireman/paramedic. However many hours they are not fighting a fire pales in comparison to when they are actually doing it. I wouldn’t want to fight a fire even for 10 minutes.

I have often thought of teaching, but I don’t know if I have the patience to do it. There also, I don’t know how a teacher could afford a house in a decent part of San Diego on their salary.[/quote]

I cannot believe this argument comes from an educated mind.
I have seen what sewer plumbers have to deal with, but I neither want to be one, nor pay them 6 figures with fully funded pension and lifetime healthcare. Is this a paradox? no.

tb

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[quote=jpinpb]
I have not applied for the job. I have done several ride-alongs and decided whatever those guys get paid, it’s not enough and they can keep that job. It is hard work, long hours, stressful, not to mention risky. I wouldn’t do it and there’s not enough money they can pay me to do it. Clearly, they’re not paying enough to entice you to do it either, so I appreciate your honesty there, and I would venture others here wouldn’t do it.

I have even less interest in becoming a fireman/paramedic. However many hours they are not fighting a fire pales in comparison to when they are actually doing it. I wouldn’t want to fight a fire even for 10 minutes.

I have often thought of teaching, but I don’t know if I have the patience to do it. There also, I don’t know how a teacher could afford a house in a decent part of San Diego on their salary.[/quote]

I cannot believe this argument comes from an educated mind.
I have seen what sewer plumbers have to deal with, but I neither want to be one, nor pay them 6 figures with fully funded pension and lifetime healthcare. Is this a paradox? no.

tb

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[quote=jpinpb]
I have not applied for the job. I have done several ride-alongs and decided whatever those guys get paid, it’s not enough and they can keep that job. It is hard work, long hours, stressful, not to mention risky. I wouldn’t do it and there’s not enough money they can pay me to do it. Clearly, they’re not paying enough to entice you to do it either, so I appreciate your honesty there, and I would venture others here wouldn’t do it.

I have even less interest in becoming a fireman/paramedic. However many hours they are not fighting a fire pales in comparison to when they are actually doing it. I wouldn’t want to fight a fire even for 10 minutes.

I have often thought of teaching, but I don’t know if I have the patience to do it. There also, I don’t know how a teacher could afford a house in a decent part of San Diego on their salary.[/quote]

I cannot believe this argument comes from an educated mind.
I have seen what sewer plumbers have to deal with, but I neither want to be one, nor pay them 6 figures with fully funded pension and lifetime healthcare. Is this a paradox? no.

tb

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[quote=jpinpb]
I have not applied for the job. I have done several ride-alongs and decided whatever those guys get paid, it’s not enough and they can keep that job. It is hard work, long hours, stressful, not to mention risky. I wouldn’t do it and there’s not enough money they can pay me to do it. Clearly, they’re not paying enough to entice you to do it either, so I appreciate your honesty there, and I would venture others here wouldn’t do it.

I have even less interest in becoming a fireman/paramedic. However many hours they are not fighting a fire pales in comparison to when they are actually doing it. I wouldn’t want to fight a fire even for 10 minutes.

I have often thought of teaching, but I don’t know if I have the patience to do it. There also, I don’t know how a teacher could afford a house in a decent part of San Diego on their salary.[/quote]

I cannot believe this argument comes from an educated mind.
I have seen what sewer plumbers have to deal with, but I neither want to be one, nor pay them 6 figures with fully funded pension and lifetime healthcare. Is this a paradox? no.

tb

[teaboy]

[quote=jpinpb]
I have not applied for the job. I have done several ride-alongs and decided whatever those guys get paid, it’s not enough and they can keep that job. It is hard work, long hours, stressful, not to mention risky. I wouldn’t do it and there’s not enough money they can pay me to do it. Clearly, they’re not paying enough to entice you to do it either, so I appreciate your honesty there, and I would venture others here wouldn’t do it.

I have even less interest in becoming a fireman/paramedic. However many hours they are not fighting a fire pales in comparison to when they are actually doing it. I wouldn’t want to fight a fire even for 10 minutes.

I have often thought of teaching, but I don’t know if I have the patience to do it. There also, I don’t know how a teacher could afford a house in a decent part of San Diego on their salary.[/quote]

I cannot believe this argument comes from an educated mind.
I have seen what sewer plumbers have to deal with, but I neither want to be one, nor pay them 6 figures with fully funded pension and lifetime healthcare. Is this a paradox? no.

tb

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[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

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[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]

Flu, my sentiments exactly… karma-schmarma.

[quote=flu]
However, you probably won’t be able to qualify for another FHA loan if you tried to refi within 2 months. Even more of a reason to consider backing out if the difference between the two loans is significant.[/quote]

This is not an FHA loan. I have ~30% equity in the home. So, does that mean I can refi again after 2 months or not?

confused!
tb

[teaboy]

Flu, my sentiments exactly… karma-schmarma.

[quote=flu]
However, you probably won’t be able to qualify for another FHA loan if you tried to refi within 2 months. Even more of a reason to consider backing out if the difference between the two loans is significant.[/quote]

This is not an FHA loan. I have ~30% equity in the home. So, does that mean I can refi again after 2 months or not?

confused!
tb

[teaboy]

Flu, my sentiments exactly… karma-schmarma.

[quote=flu]
However, you probably won’t be able to qualify for another FHA loan if you tried to refi within 2 months. Even more of a reason to consider backing out if the difference between the two loans is significant.[/quote]

This is not an FHA loan. I have ~30% equity in the home. So, does that mean I can refi again after 2 months or not?

confused!
tb

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