Guy,
I grew up in Northwest Ontario (Red Lake, Thunderbay and Fort Francis) so I
have an idea of what its like to live in the area. That low pay rate isn't
worth it - you cannot live on that low pay rate - especially when gas is
over $4 a gallon ($1 and change per liter) and milk is about that expensive
as well. If you two are willing to move, say to Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton,
almost anywhere in Southern Ontario, you'd probably triple or quadruple your
income. Heck even in Manitoba you could easily triple your income.
$10/hr CDN (about $6.50 US) is really ridicules, you're doing stuff that
people pay around ten times that amount. Simply put, you are being
exploited. Profit or non-profit exploitation is still exploitation. I'd give
them a choice, either a big pay increase or they can try and con some other
person to take the job.
regards,
larry
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> -----Original Message-----
> Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 09:09:09 -0500
> From: "Guy J. McDowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE:Frustration
> Message-ID: <000001c04f0d$a0ec8c40$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Hello All,
>
> More thanks for those that contributed after the first volley.
> Especially Michael Smith.
>
> I am aware that there is more than money; that's why I took this in
> the first place. I mean, I am all of 6 months out of college and I am
> the webmaster for the largest organization of it's kind in Canada and
> manage 8 domains. That's got to be worth something right there.
> However, I'd like to be able to pay my student loans and get at least
> a modicum of respect/appreciation.
> These are things I will be sharing with my supervisor.
>
> I will be spending most of the day today preparing for this discussion
> with my supervisors, armed with the wisdom all have given me. I am
> grateful.
>
> For the fellow who asked how I can live on $10/hr CDN; That's only 27
> hours a week too with no benefits. So that's about $12,000 a year. How
> do I do it? My wife is a developer/sys admin as well at $12/hr
> ,35hrs/wk.(Recruiters take note of that - think package deal!!) We are
> masters of frugality, drive a 15 year old car, eat lots of rice,
> oatmeal and pasta and pray a lot!
>
> Ultimately I would like to work for company that really makes a
> difference, provides professional development and pays decent.
> Professional development is probably highest on my list, then decent
> salary ($40K/yr would be nice) and then the socially
> conscious/altruistic stuff.
>
> But I ramble. Thanks again folks. This list is great!
>
> Yours In Conservation,
>
> Guy J. McDowell,
> Webmaster
> The Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Phone: (705) 748-6324 ext. 262
>
> P.S. You may want to check out the fresh new look of www.OFAH.org
> Launched 1st November 2000.
> Don't forget our other great sites:
> www.AuctionForWildlife.com - Your chance to make your bid for
> conservation.
> www.EcoEd.org - an online adventure for kids in grades 1 through 8.
> www.HuntingDog.org - Celebrating our Hunting Dog Heritage.
> www.AHTV.com - Your online companion to the Angler and Hunter
> Television show.
> www.OHEP.net - Where to find out and learn about the Ontario Hunter
> Education Program.
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