In a related story.. have you ever thought about how much our government workers are making these days? Here are some stats on air traffic controllers.
Controllers are government employees that are trained on the job by the government and these positions don't seem to have a predetermined educational requirement.
Median wages (2007) $54.29 hourly, $112,930 annual Employment (2006) 25,000 employees Projected growth (2006-2016) Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016) 9,000 additional employees
Ever wonder how government salaries are set? And what about those folks in congress that always seem to vote themselves raises and need 20-30 staff members to function as a legislator? Do you think we will see any federal government employees laid off? I doubt we will.. government seems to be one of the sectors where employment seems to be growing.
I used to be pretty hard line on congressional pay until one of my teachers, a navy captain that spent his career in the pentagon explained life the financial costs to being a congressman, such as the need for two residencies. Other than that, I agree.
ReplyDeleteI just heard that a bunch of guys in our state office here got caught doing all sorts of stuff like this, one even used state funds to pay for a private jet and tickets to Justin Timberlake!!! Arnie better get those guys in line!
ReplyDelete@jrchaard - no need to have two houses.. I am sure we can find some government housing for those in congress.. or some marine barracks :)
ReplyDelete@Barbara - methinks the governator needs to get busy.
(I gave you a blog award at WFIO)
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