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aggiesal

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23. I'm an engineer as well . . .

Tue Jan 28, 2014, 02:40 PM

Jan 2014

and I've seen contract rates drop by at least 33% but as much as 40% - 50% since 2008 (most Obama years).
and for direct hire positions, I've seen salaries drop to 1990 - 1991 levels.

I also feel offended when filling out job applications when asked for my visa status.
This tells me that their placing a high priority on foreign engineers.

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Has your income decreased? Are you as tired as I am? [View all] CoffeeCat Jan 2014 OP

I doubt you are the only one el_bryanto Jan 2014 #1

"Working your self to debt" is how one friend states it SomeGuyInEagan Jan 2014 #46

Yes. redwitch Jan 2014 #2

I feel that there are many who share your story... CoffeeCat Jan 2014 #3

I will keep you and your husband in my heart redwitch Jan 2014 #5

No. safeinOhio Jan 2014 #4

why do you still pay union dues when you are retired? shanti Jan 2014 #8

Retired and still paying dues here too CountAllVotes Jan 2014 #13

Fair enough shanti Jan 2014 #14

no, my income has grown hfojvt Jan 2014 #6

Yes and Yes. nt LWolf Jan 2014 #7

Yes. And sadly, I don't see Dems as having real answers. We aren't thinking big enough. reformist2 Jan 2014 #9

Yes. Way too many elected Democrats are economic conservatives. stillwaiting Jan 2014 #20

Agreed. Myrina Jan 2014 #30

since taking early retirement in 2010 shanti Jan 2014 #10

Yes and Yes Boomerproud Jan 2014 #11

If you're "not begruding the rich" Duer 157099 Jan 2014 #12

It's not all the rich BobbyBoring Jan 2014 #42

Of course there are exceptions to every rule Duer 157099 Jan 2014 #43

YES and YES CountAllVotes Jan 2014 #15

Family income increases glacially. hunter Jan 2014 #16

Yeah but $5 says Munificence Jan 2014 #66

I drive an $800 car, no cable, no satellite, a $7 a month cell phone, and I'm mostly vegetarian. hunter Jan 2014 #68

Steadily downward for 3 years FreeJoe Jan 2014 #17

You're not alone MANative Jan 2014 #18

Yup 2naSalit Jan 2014 #19

Yes and so has every one I know randr Jan 2014 #21

Yes and no. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #22

I'm an engineer as well . . . aggiesal Jan 2014 #23

My retirement plan SCVDem Jan 2014 #24

That is stark, but understandable. grasswire Jan 2014 #33

YES and YES LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #25

Oh, goodness, don't even get me started. knitter4democracy Jan 2014 #26

To be honest ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #27

Yes to both. onestepforward Jan 2014 #28

Clearly you're a "taker" and not a "maker".* The only people with rights to make headway in the new SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2014 #29

My husband took a 40% pay cut three years ago LibDemAlways Jan 2014 #31

The playing field is skewed more & more every day. CrispyQ Jan 2014 #32

Wow, what an accurate portrait. Appalling, but real. kairos12 Jan 2014 #39

Real inflation has taken it's toll One_Life_To_Give Jan 2014 #34

I hear you and I share your pain. But regarding your medical expenses, hopefully the totodeinhere Jan 2014 #35

Company I worked for went bankrupt abelenkpe Jan 2014 #36

But But unemployment has dropped!? = Tired Phlem Jan 2014 #37

i feel ya Burf-_- Jan 2014 #38

welcome Burf marions ghost Jan 2014 #59

Yes. woo me with science Jan 2014 #40

Yes and yes Little_Wing Jan 2014 #41

I am in my 50's and I really do not know anyone who feels they can retire "comfortably" anymore salib Jan 2014 #44

I live in the suburbs... CoffeeCat Jan 2014 #48

The answer to your headline is yes donnasgirl Jan 2014 #45

Try being over 60........ llmart Jan 2014 #47

I sure felt that way when I opened my electric bill Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #49

Yes, I get what you are saying... CoffeeCat Jan 2014 #53

I agree. Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #54

Our utilities all have service charges on them now. leftyladyfrommo Jan 2014 #60

I know, all these somewhat 'mysterious' charges Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #61

My income at the moment is almost zero. But that was my choice. KentuckyWoman Jan 2014 #50

Yes and Yes 7wo7rees Jan 2014 #51

anyone who doesn't feel that way is either rich or not paying attention Skittles Jan 2014 #52

I wish I'd only taken a 35% income cut. magical thyme Jan 2014 #55

Many, many people that I speak with are feeling squeezed more than in the past. GoneFishin Jan 2014 #56

It's a secret festering in the majority of homes... CoffeeCat Jan 2014 #57

Yes. I see it at all levels also. Just consider the cost of putting gas in your tank to get to work. GoneFishin Jan 2014 #63

As per our upcoming 2014 tax filings, we are making exactly 1/4 of what we made Le Taz Hot Jan 2014 #58

If you don't mind me asking... CoffeeCat Jan 2014 #62

We both left our cushy (and highly stressful) jobs Le Taz Hot Jan 2014 #64

It's disgusting Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #65

It's not just your imagination; welcome to the new normal. TheFrenchRazor Jan 2014 #67