What is the pay like...?

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What is the pay like...?

Post by spacecamper »

I am thinking of applying for the summer, and was wondering if anyone knew of approximatly you get paid? If hired, I am planning on being an RA as well.

Thanks for the info.
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Post by coffeediver »

Expect about $7 an hour. No paid overtime (you work over 40 hours a week, you still get base pay). No benefits at all. Lousy housing. Horrid food.

Takes a special breed. Been there, done that. Got the t-shirt. Use it in chlorine.
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Post by AC_Shrek »

he is right. The turn over rate is huge but if you can take the pain and the crap you get a lot in return. I'm just not sure what those things are cause it isn't money. lol
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Post by coffeediver »

A-freaking-men!!!!!
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Post by coffeediver »

On a side note, never tell them you have an open schedule. From the day I graduated from training to the day I said "get bent," I worked 4 months of doubles (16+ hour days) straight with one weekend off. Never got to see my daughter in that time. Think real hard about whether you want to do this or not.
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Post by meg »

oh, come on!!!, it can't be THAT bad...why?...
cause you get to work with people like ME!!!
lol...jk!!! :D
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Post by AC_Shrek »

this could be the first time you ever agreed with me coffee...i'm touched lol
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