[wplug] The evilness of it all (Verizon OT post)

[Jonathan S. Billings]

On 08/23/2006 11:36 AM, Drew from Zhrodague wrote:
>     Having lived in Boston, and paid $950/month for a one room apartment 
> -- it is (or rather, was) worth it to pay that kind of rent, if your 
> salary is more than double what you'd get here in Pittsburgh.
> 
>     There are exceptions, but few of them.

I have to agree here -- often comparing the cost of living to the 
average salaries can help making decisions.  Also, there is a 
emotional/psychological cost to keep in mind -- does driving a couple 
hours each way through LA traffic really make up for the six figure 
salary?  Or does working in an office where even the janitors wear 
custom-made italian suits bother you?

I know I prefer working in academia, even though the pay isn't as much 
as industry, because I have a lot more intellectual freedom, and am not 
constantly crushed under the bottom line.


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Jonathan Billings <billings at negate.org>

The light of a hundred stars does not equal the light of the moon.