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29. True. I've seen ads for $10/hr clerical positions that want 5 years of experience.

Reply to Common Sense Party (Reply #28)

Tue Apr 2, 2013, 11:53 PM

Apr 2013

You know, the job I did with no experience 30 years ago for $6/hr.

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D'ya want fries with that? Can I Super-Size that? longship Apr 2013 #1

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That's Largely A Myth Yavin4 Apr 2013 #16

It hasn't been where I taught for the last 5 years ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #30

I am retired now, but I am a STEM. longship Apr 2013 #21

Wow, you're right, that sucked Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #23

or: Why don't coffee shop jobs pay a living wage? limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #2

I do taught_me_patience Apr 2013 #35

Good for you. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #39

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Your work place is lenient with the requirements DotGone Apr 2013 #32

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It's a way to weed out applicants n/t SoCalDem Apr 2013 #50

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I hear you. Iris Apr 2013 #9

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Whatever. n/t Iris Apr 2013 #18

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True. I've seen ads for $10/hr clerical positions that want 5 years of experience. winter is coming Apr 2013 #29

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