Confidence in the workplace Examining the confidence gap

Confidence in the workplace Examining the confidence gapConfidence in the workplace Examining the confidence gapWe are conditioned to admire those who are seemingly self-assured. We are encouraged to share our views. We are often told to have mora confidence in ourselves and taught to believe that if we act with determination and authority, we will be more successful in our endeavors. But, what does confidence mean in todays workplace and does it actually pay to be confident?Over the past few years, the idea of confidence in the workplace and the role it plays in a persons career trajectory has become a focal point, especially in how it varies for men and women. According to one study from Advances in Physiology Education, men tend to overestimate their intelligence and academic abilities, while women tend to underestimate both. Yet, the quality of performance between men and women is essentially the same. This disparity in self-concept is what, some say, ultimately leads to under pa rticipation from women in academic and professional settings, particularly in STEM fields, and over participation from men.Even though I have reached the level of corporate scientist, the highest technical rank a scientist can achieve at 3M, I am bedrngnis immune from feeling anxious. Whenever I take on a significant role, my irrational inner voice, like a well-honed muscle memory triggered by years of practice, surfaces to unhelpfully inform me I dont think you can do it Its like an involuntary reflex an uninvited guest that invades your mind-space before you can even register its on its way. And, voila. At that moment, all your accomplishments, your qualifications, and proven abilities give way to your number one concern Can I do it?Im here to tell you that, yes, you can do it. Heres what you can do at that moment Take a breath. Hit pause. Channel your rational voice, the one that reminds you how far you have already come, how you got here and how much more you are capable of. For me, this works because I know myself and my track record I will bring everything I can bring to make it work. Ill learn more about the topic than anyone else Ill devote more time planning how Ill approach it than anyone else Ill ask the right people, the right questions. In short, I can rely on myself to know Ill do whatever it takes to optimize success.Im sharing this because I know I am not alone. I have had many women mentees, coworkers and teammates over the years who have admitted theyve felt unsure of themselves when embarking on a new endeavor. Based on observations, Ive also noticed women tend to vocalize their lack of confidence, at times in self-deprecating ways, more often than our male colleagues. Ive come to believe that often, we do this just to seek validation and reassurance.The solution may not be rooted in learn how to be more confident so much as learn how to handle these feelings when they emerge. A recent study explored how perceptions of a womans self-confiden ce translate into professional success and influence. It found that in professional settings, men who are viewed as confident tend to excel. However, a womans self-confidence doesnt have as much bearing on how successful she is, or how confident she appears to others. Rather, it argues a womans influence is determined by perceptions of how warm, nurturing, and social she is (assuming the job capabilities are even). Therefore, encouraging women to be more confident could actually hinder their career progression. Im not suggesting that women should conform to a standard that others impose. But I do think what is critical is to be yourself. Bringing your most authentic self, and being comfortable with who you are, is a form of confidence in of itself.I recently joined a panel hosted by 3M on World Intellectual Property Day to discuss women in innovation and creativity. The panel touched upon how women inventors hold a small share of patents, and at the current rate of progress, gender equality is estimated to be more than 75 years away. Clearly, we have some work to do in science. But while this number seems high, it is reflective of other statistics. In fact, out of the top Fortune 500 companies, only 24 are leuchtdiode by women. Thats not all women are 18% less likely to be promoted to management positions. There has been ample research now proving that diverse organizations result in much better business outcomes.Despite possessing the same skills and ambitions as their male counterparts, women arent reaching the same levels of success. Heres what we can do to help fix this gapStop trying to define confidence Confidence, like many things, is a relative concept that comes in many forms. The definition of confidence and how it is experienced is different for everyone. The gap is in our understanding. Whats important is for women (and men) to stay authentic to themselves. Being comfortable with who you are (and what you are capable of) exudes its own brand of con fidence. Just as all men dont fit into the same confidence box, nor do all women.Recognize people for their abilities, not their characteristics There is a gap in the way we assess and evaluate. Whats important is to recognize talent and skills in colleagues, rather than confidence levels. Self-help game plans to help women overcome their reservations and exude more confidence is missing the point. If we judge women and men on their abilities and contributions rather than character traits, we secure a more even playing field.Embrace diversity Offices and workplaces should strive to eliminate any unfair pay gaps and celebrate inclusivity and diversity of thought and styles, starting at the top. There is a lot to lose if everyone is forced to think and act the same way.A final thought as we look to the future for women in science and in industry we can all commit to being conscious of what we are projecting on our children, starting at an early age. If we are unconsciously telling o ur daughters to act certain ways and rewarding our sons for certain behaviors, we maybe seeding a gender gap from the start.According to 3Ms State of Science Index, 82% of adults said they would encourage kids to pursue a career in science. Yet, there is still a lack of female representation in the science world. Could this be because we arent encouraging our children in the same way? According to the same survey, 43% of women regret not pursuing a science career. It would be great if we could work to change that in the future.There are many opinions when it comes to confidence and gender in the workplace, but one thing is certain, in many workplaces the current environment tends to be disadvantageous for women. It is up, as leaders and as employees, to us to change that. And it cant just be women leading the charge. 3Ms Womens Leadership Forum (WLF) and its Men as Advocates Program convenes both men and women to promote diversity in leadership and a great example of employees engag ing in conversation to address this important issue. If we work to create environments in which all can succeed, we will move towards a more diverse, productive future. Lets strive to close the gap on acceptance, understanding, and empowerment.Dr. Jayshree Seth is a corporate scientist at 3M and the companys first-ever Chief Science Advocate. With 61 patents to her name, she leads technology development for sustainable products in 3Ms Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division (IATD). She is a frequent speaker on topics of innovation, leadership, and career development.

Career Experience Is Not a Number

Career Experience Is elend a NumberCareer Experience Is Not a NumberMake certain your resume and interviews represent the lessons youve learned and applied, not the years you spent on the job.I woke up the other day and found out Im middle-aged. Heres what happened. A friend of mine said, Dan, now that youre middle-aged, how do you feel about such-and-such a topic? I said, What are you talking about? He said, Im serious, I want to know your thoughts on this topic. I said, Im not talking about that part. Im talking about that crack about being middle-aged. He said, Dan, how old are you? I said, Im 46. He said, Dan, I have bad news for you. Not only are you middle-aged, youve been middle-aged for several years now.Well Ill be darned. The whole thing happened so fast I didnt even know it. Guess I have to order the Corvette. Barb is not going to be too excited to hear about that. Now that Ive come to grips with being middle-aged I have a few thoughts on experience.The most vital being th at experience is not the time you invested in a task (or a company) but what you learned from doing that task and the ability to apply that learning elsewhere.Define what words mean.To me, experience means extracting lessons from one set of circumstances and applying them successfully in another set of circumstances. Consequently, experience is a function of being able to step back, reflect on what has been learned, and determine how that lesson can best be applied in future situations.Experience is not a function of ageThe most experienced person in a group is not the one who has gone through the most situations or is the oldest, but rather the person who is the most effective at extracting lessons from one life situation and successfully applying them in another life situation.I used to get jealous of people who achieved amazing results at a far younger age than I welches at. I used to think they were just lucky. However, Ive learned to dig for the truth behind their success, and Ive found that experience can be gained at all age levels.A few examplesGoogle Inc.Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the founders of Google Inc., became millionaires in their 20s and billionaires by the age of 31. Recently they ranked in the top five of the Forbes 400 richest people in the U.S. They were just lucky, right? Well, shortly after Sergey and Larry met at Stanford in the spring of 1995 at the ages of 21 and 22, they became intensely focused on organizing information on the world wide web in a way that a reader could get the content he or she wanted as fast as possible. They wanted to democratize information. With this single clear goal in mind, they applied lessons they had learned from earlier in life and began to develop a mathematical system for gathering content on the web and organizing it in a way that was useful to the viewer. Thus, Google was born in 1997. And as they learned more about how to improve their search engine, they applied those lessons back to their geschft liches miteinander. Today they are 35 years old and are two of the most influential business people on the planet.Author Jason JenningsJason Jennings wrote his first book, Its Not the BIG that Eat the Smallits the FAST that eat the SLOW, at the age of 44. Within a few weeks that book went to number one on Amazon.com and hit The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and The New York Times Bestsellers Lists. Published in 32 languages, USA Today named it one of the top 25 books of the year. How lucky can a person get? First book and it became an instant bestseller. He seemed lucky until I dug into the details.In his 20s, he was the Worlds youngest owner of a radio station group. Later, he founded Jennings-McGlothlin Company, a consulting firm that, within three years, became the largest media consultancy in the world. Jason combined lessons he learned on how to interview top performers, craft their ideas together in meaningful ways, and communicate those powerful messages in ways that could make a huge difference for the readers of his books. His purpose was to search for the very best companies in the world on a given topic, interview the executives responsible for running those companies and then artfully combine the best of the best ideas for readers to use in their organizations. He has since followed that book with two more bestsellers Less is More and Think Big, Act Small. His fourth book, Hit the Ground Running, will be in bookstores soon. He has spent more than 25 years extracting lessons from one set of circumstances and applying them to others. Its really not luck. Its a proactive approach to improving ones level of experience.Pixar Animation StudiosEd Catmull didnt really taste great business success until the age of 50. In 1970 at the age of 25, Catmull established a clear dream to create a feature-length computer animated film. The only problem was that in 1970 you could barely get a computer to put out a still image. Over the next 25 years Catmull worked with a variety of investors, computer technologists and animators steadily to extract lessons at each point in the journey and apply them to furthering the dream. In the end, he built Pixar Animation Studios and created the first-ever computer animated feature-length film, Toy Story, in 1995. That film went to No. one at the schachtel office. Over the next 13 years, Pixar made eight more films, and each of them went to No. one at the box office.Experience can be strengthened like a muscleRegardless of your age, you can strengthen your level of business experience right now. Heres the processThe process for gaining experienceRecall a situation you have been in at any point in your life.Identify the lesson you learned from that situation.Clarify how you can use that lesson in your current work situation.I know it seems simple, and that may be why so few folks do it. Youre busy doing your job, and you have a ton of responsibilities, and Im asking you to take out a sheet of paper and st art proactively writing down memories, extracting lessons and applying them to your work. Ok, weve established that this seems a little crazy. Now do it. Give it a try. Actually give it about 10 tries. Within 60 minutes I believe you will land on a powerful insight that can improve your performance. And you will dramatically improve your level of experience.The difference between investing time and gaining experience occurs when you step back from a situation, extract a lesson, and apply that learning in another situation. Going forward, I encourage you to pause after each situation you find yourself in, and ask, What lesson can I take away from this event, and how can I apply it to improve results in another area of my life?Good things come to those who wait.My dads not doing well right now. Hes been living in a nursing home for the past few months. When I visit him, I push him in his wheelchair all over the campus. When I put my arms around my dad and tell him I love him, memories of growing up with him start to flood back to me.My dads favorite saying was, Good things come to those who wait. When I was about five years old, my dad bought our first electric typewriter. I can picture him sitting there writing, Good things come to those who wait. When I was 16 and wanted to borrow his car, he said, Good things come to those who wait. That was code for, Youre not getting my car. When I wanted to buy my own car at 18, he explained that waiting was better because my money could be used to help pay my way through school. Just now Im starting to realize the true economic brilliance of my dads advice. Here are a few paraphrases of my dads philosophyGood things come to those who wait to buy something until they can pay cash for it.Good things come to those who patiently invest in improving their craft and not worry about how well other people are doing.Really, really good things come to those who clarify a purpose and sustain their focus within that purpose for long, long periods of time.As you read the examples above you may have noticed a pattern. Whether the story was about Google or Pixar or Jason Jennings, they all had one thing in common. They clarified a purpose in terms of adding value to other people, and then they stayed focused within that purpose for a very long period. Over the course of many years, their experience level for that particular purpose grew and grew and grew until one day they had each separated themselves from all the others in terms of the value they could contribute.My purpose is to help people achieve remarkable results by explaining simple, practical processes of two to seven steps that they can use to improve their performance regardless of their title, function, education, industry or age. It sounds so simple when I write that, but its really the challenge of a lifetime. Each process has to be so simple that any person can understand it but so useful that every person who wants to improve his or her performance will gain value by giving it a try. Now the key for me is continually to gain more experience at crafting and honing the content and delivery of these practical processes.Whether you own a business, run a business or manage a part of a business, what is the purpose you are going to operate within for a very, very long period of time? After you identify that purpose, then stick with it. Someday you will have more experience within that area of focus than any other person in the world. And that will be your ultimate business driver. Find your purpose, stay patient, and gain experience. Thats how to generate extraordinary results.

Candidate Forgiveness

Candidate ForgivenessCandidate ForgivenessAt current rates of unemployment, being without a job bears less stigma. Its called candidate forgiveness, and companies are in the mood to practice it.Where do you find the silver lining in the darkest economic cloud since the Great Depression?Its hard to think of positives. Supposedly, the roads are less crowded as fewer commuters make their way to and from work. (Although that certainly doesnt seem to be the case here in Los Angeles) Those of us who are employed might have a better selection of office furniture and supplies to choose from now that the competition is diminished. But all in all, there is very little to celebrate when more than 15 million Americans are unemployed.There is one upside for current job seekers Being unemployed has become so common that recruiters and hiring managers are less likely to consider it a negative. We call it candidate forgiveness while its traditionally easier to find a job when you have one already re cruiters today are more willing to overlook the fact that a candidate is unemployed when he applies for a position.As a recruiter, I can attest to the difficulty I have had selling an unemployed candidate to a top-notch company when employment numbers are more robust. In a strong economy, recruiters prefer passive candidates - those who were employed and not looking. Ive drawn a lot of analogies to dating in my articles about the job search this scenario would resemble the guy who already has a girlfriend and seems like the perfect boyfriend. If you missed last years dance, you need not apply for prom king.But circumstances have changed, and so have the sentiments of recruiters. With so much great talent on the streets, finding the right candidate is more about finding the right skill set and less about whether the candidate employed or unemployed. In fact, its harder than ever to poach an employed candidate away from seemingly stable employment.But this period of candidate forgiv eness wont last forever, and some of the circumstances of unemployment are more forgivable than others. Take advantage of candidate forgiveness while you can by framing your employment in the best possible way for the recruiter.Some key pointsIt is important to clarify that it was a company-wide layoff. Its even better to know the numbers - 50 percent of the staff or over 1,500 people.Have strong references lined up (preferably supervisors) who can back up your story. Obtain their personal e-mail addresses before you part ways so you can stay in touch down the road.Contact your references so that they know who might be calling and the position you are considering. Get their permission to use them as references. (If you are hired, be sure to follow up with a thank-you note.)Be prepared to compromise. Decide what benefits or working conditions are important to you and which are superfluous. Set standards where you think theyre important, but be realistic, too. Its not 2007 anymore.Wh ile it is most important to get back to work, if you have a choice, pick the job that will continue to enhance your skills. This will be of value in your next job search or if you are ever laid off again.Yes, this recession has leveled the playing field for unemployed candidates, but you should use this to your advantage while you can before the economy recovers. Lets hope thats soon.

Animal Businesses With Low Start-up Costs

Animal Businesses With Low Start-up CostsAnimal Businesses With Low Start-up CostsThere are many options for those wanting to start up an animal geschftsleben without investing a great deal of money up front. Here are some popular options for animal businesses that have relatively low initial investment costs. Pet Sitting Dog Walking Pet sitting and dog walking businesses have extremely min start-up costs, and many service providers choose to offer both options. A key cost for these businesses is advertising, but this doesnt have to be a big expense. You can do much of the design work for advertising materials on a home computer with a good graphicsediting program. Print business cards inexpensively in bulk through an office supply store or an angeschlossen service such as Vistaprint. Post advertising- or at least a business card- for free on bulletin boards at veterinary clinics, pet supply stores, pet grooming facilities, and other businesses. Consider taking out ads in local newspapers, newsletters, or magazines. Other costs for pet sitters and dog walkers may include a local business license and a liability insurance policy. Pet Taxi A pet fhrmann hol ver service needs only a minimal investment to start up. Those who already have a vehicle will need to purchase only a few pet carrier crates and dog harness seat belts. Pet taxi owners may advertise their services in all the same ways as pet sitters and dog walkers. Concentrate advertising at area vet clinics or grooming salons. Customizing your service vehicle might be the best way to spend your advertising dollars, as the vehicle will serve as a moving advertisement for the business. Logos may be added permanently by a professional painting service or temporarily (and cheaply) with custom magnets. A businesses license, liability insurance, gasoline, and a contract with a reliable cell phone provider are additional costs of providing this type of service. Pet Bakery A pet bakery business can be run out of your home. Sell your products via a personal website, online marketplaces like Etsy, or a local pet supply shop or farmers market. Baking equipment, such as pans and cookie cutters, and packaging materials are easily purchased online at a relatively low cost. Invest in a decent digital camera- or hire a photographer- so you can upload high-resolution photos of your products to your website. Pet Photography A pet photography business is a bit more expensive to start than those other options, primarily due to the need for quality cameras and related equipment. Nevertheless, a camera and a few good lenses will get you started for less than a thousand dollars. Over time, consider reinvesting some profits of the business into upgrading the quality of the photography equipment. Pet photographers should consider creating a website that highlights their best photographs and the variety of options available to clients. Provide the website link on any advertising materials and business cards. Pooper Scooper Service Pooper scooper service- cleaning up dog waste in a customers yard- is among the fastest-growing animal businesses, due to both the low start-up cost and the rising demand from the pet-owning population. Provided you already have a suitable vehicle, the primary cost involved in starting a pooper scooper business is the purchase of equipment such as shovels, rakes, waste disposal bags, and related sanitation items. Advertise through ads placed at area businesses and in local online and print publications. You might also think about mailing low-cost postcard ads. Other costs may include obtaining a business license, printing up uniform shirts with a business logo, customizing the pooper scooper vehicle with a logo and contact information, and any waste disposal fees.

The Good, the Bad and Resume Rules

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The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs

The 8 fruchtwein Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Search The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailFind Out Which Cushy Jobs Pad Yur Wallet Which Are Tough and UnderpaidThey Get Paid How Much?? How many times have you come home from a rough day at work and thought to yourself, I dont get paid enough to do this stuff On the other greifhand, how many times have you had a really great day at work and thought, I get paid for this? Seriously? Okay, maybe leid as often as youd like. But the fact is, there are some relatively cushy jobs that rake in the big bucks, while some difficult, dangerous jobs still seem to draw relatively low salaries. In this article, Ill discuss eight overpaid and underpaid jobs. My methodology? None. I realize some jobs require a certain level of training and education, while others are merely the victims of supply and demand. While I feel that all the jobs on this list have merit, they simply represent in my humble opinion jobs that are paid mora or less than they are worth given day-to-day responsibilities and duties. However, the jobs listed are bedrngnis necessarily a direct comparison to one aleidher. 8. Research Veterinarian vs. Pest Controller Overpaid jobResearch Veterinarian zentralwert salary$95,521 Becoming a veterinarian takes years of education and training, and ensuring the health of mans best friend is a noble profession. Believe me, no one welches mora willing than I to fork over $450 when my dog, Sunny, ate 3 lbs of coffee grounds and had to be hospitalized. Yet veterinarians, for the fruchtwein part, work in clean, well-lit environments with domesticated animals. While they may be on call for emergencies, their hours are relatively predictable and the pay is above average as well. Clickherefor mora info about this job. Underpaid jobPest Controllerzentralwert salary$27,959Pest controllers also work with animals. Wild ones. They are often forced to squeeze themselves into small, dark spaces to extricate mice, rats, raccoons, bees, bugs, and other creepy-crawlies. They often work with dangerous chemicals or traps, and zustrom the risk of being bitten or stung. If youve ever called a pest controller in the wee hours of the morning to take care of a bat infestation in your bedroom (guilty), you know their hours are far from predictable. Want to learn mora? Check outsimilar jobs in the industry.7. Hotel Manager vs. polizze Officer Overpaid jobHotel Manager zentralwert salary$95,698 No doubt, the typical gasthaus manager has a lot on his/her plate. From overseeing the appearance of the bed and breakfast property to ensuring theres enough staffing to meet organizational goals, the bed and breakfast manager wears lots of hats. In the end, the main job of the gasthof manager is to enaya customers are satisfied and happy. While cantankerous clients are par for the course who hasnt been incensed by sluggish room service hotel visitors may be demanding, but they arent u sually dangerous. There areseveral jobs in this industryworth looking into.Underpaid jobassekuranzbrief Patrol Officerzentralwert salary$50,193Unlike hotel managers, versicherungspolice officers wear only one hat. Like hotel managers, the job of the police officer is to keep customers happy. ansicht customers comprise the citizens of the city, town, or village the police officer patrols, and keeping them happy means keeping them safe. Police officers routinely verstndigung im strafverfahren with unpredictable people criminals, drug verstndigung im strafverfahreners, thieves, and liars in unpredictable situations.The cost of poor performance can be quite high, making police work not only one of the fruchtwein dangerous occupations, but also one of the most stressful and underappreciated. Here are somesimilar jobs in law enforcement. 6. Corporate Financial Associate vs. Security Guard Overpaid jobFinancial Associate (Corporate) II zentralwert salary$108,732 The best corporate fi nancial associates not only have excellent training and knowledge, they also seem to have a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps their investments growing and their organizations in the black. An organization with a oben liegend financial associate may tell you its simply not possible to put a price on the best of them. Still, financial associates who arent stellar at their jobs seem to fare pretty well too. landsee if youve got what it takes to be asuccessful financial associate. Underpaid jobSecurity Guard Median salary$28,696 Security officers also play a large role in protecting an organizations well being, whether they are guarding buildings, equipment, or information. These behind-the-scenes workers often work long, irregular hours, quite frequently alone without co-workers, in dark, silent buildings. The equipment, technology, or information security guards are protecting are often as integral to the organizations success as good financial decisions. Nevertheless, the importa nce of security guards is hardly reflected in their pay.There arevarious security-related fieldsin which you can work.5. Meteorologist vs. Lineman Overpaid jobMeteorologist Median salary$90,715 Weatherman/woman might be the greatest gig around. Using a combination ofscience and technology, meteorologists report on the weather. Yes, you need to have charm and charisma in abundance. But do you need to be accurate? Not so much. Americans are obsessed with the weather, but we also understand that its near impossible for you to give us a good forecast mora than three days out. This may be the one job where you can be 100% wrong, and no one is militrischer abschirmdienst at you. Underpaid jobLineman Median salary$58,024 When storms and other problems wreak havoc with our electrical lines, linemen are up there making koranvers we still have access to this weeks geschehnis of Dance Moms, and that the kids iPods always have a full charge. Part trouble-shooting, part heavy lifting, the job of lineman requires building new power line poles and towers, working with transformers, and dealing with live power lines. Linemen work in extreme weather conditions, often climbing poles as tall as 100 feet carrying 40 or 50 pounds. While they are well schooled in safety, linemen are constantly dealing with high voltage and are always at risk of electric shock and death. See if askilled labor positionis right for you. 4. Actor vs. Public School Teacher Overpaid jobActor Median salary$50,733 Weve all heard the stories of actors who have had to endure hours in hair and makeup, and those who have risked life and limb doing stunts. We feel sorry for stars whose every move has become tabloid fodder. Still, as the Gershwin tune says, its Nice Work if You Can Get It. While acting most certainly takes skill and talent, contributes to society, and there are mora actors/waitresses than A-list celebrity thespians, the salaries of highly-paid Hollywood actors (which are averaged in with the no n-existent salaries of aspiring actors to get the above median) seem a bit out of whack compared toother jobs in the arts entertainment industry. Underpaid jobPublic School Teacher Median salary$50,606 Simply put, teachers hold the key to our future. We leave it up to them to give children the tools and knowledge they need to make the world a better place often while battling budget cuts, bureaucracy, and overcrowding. We revere teachers enough to make movies that celebrate them. When New York City teacher Erin Gruwell changed the lives of more than 100 inner-city teens through writing, Paramount Pictures brought her story to the big screen with Freedom Writers. Yet Hilary Swank, the actress who merely pretended to be a teacher, earned significantly more than Ms. Gruwell herself. Hmmmmm. Clickhereto find out more about careers in education. 3. platzplatzset Designer vs. Army Private Overpaid jobSet Designer Median salary$45,824 It certainly takes a creative eye and lots of skill to plan the realistic sets we see on the stage, on television, and in the theaters, but when all is said and doneset designersget paid more than many to create fantasy worlds. Grumpy directors aside, and with a nod to the fact that work is always, well, work this doesnt seem like a schwimmbad way to spend the day. Underpaid jobArmy Private (E2) Median salary$17,848 Privates in the Army, on the other hand work solely in reality, and its often a dangerous reality at that. Whether unterstellung hard workers are hoofing it through basic training, taking part in combat, or engaging in special forces, they neednt be reminded that this is real life, and not a set in Saving Private Ryan. Check out some othermilitary jobs. 2. CEO vs. Staff Nurse (RN) Overpaid jobCEO Median salary$729,379 A good CEO helps an organization meet its goals, improves profits, makes shareholders happy, and is worth his or her weight in gold. Unfortunately, bad CEOs seem to be worth their weight in gold too. And t he really, really bad ones are paid astronomical amounts for the inconvenience of being fired. With this sky-high median salary, it doesnt seem unreasonable to expect pay-for-performance. Find out more about otherexecutive and management jobs. Underpaid jobStaff Nurse Median salary$66,095 Like CEOs, nurses are also immune to pay-for-performance. But thats where the similarity ends. While CEOs spend their days in corner offices, nurses spend their days in hospital rooms where they draw blood, change bedpans, clean up body fluids, change bandages, and deal with lots of grumpy people both sick patients and stressed-out docs. Its animportant joband, fortunately, one that most dont do for the money. 1. Pilot vs. EMT Overpaid jobPilot (Commerical jetliner) Median salary$117,407 Despite recent cuts, pilots are still some of the most highly compensated employees in the transportation industry. While pilots must be highly skilled and trained to deal with both everyday events and emergencie s (think Capt. Sully on the Hudson), many of their tasks are automated, they dont deal with the public on a regular basis, and they get to travel. It may be a bit boring, and the travel may even get old, but its not a bad gig for the money. See what otheraviation jobsare available. Underpaid jobEmergency Medical Technician Median salary$30,287 EMTs, on the other hand, have jobs that are anything but boring. Charged with responding to and transporting ill and injured people, often in life-and-death situations, mostEMTsunfortunately have just as many devastating stories about loss as they do about saving someones life. The job is not only incredibly stressful, its also physically demanding. Add in long, irregular working hours, and this is more of a calling, less of a job. Add Your Own Overpaid/Underpaid Jobs to the List Its true that many dirty, demanding jobs seem to draw lower salaries. But as long as the supply and demand balance remains the same for behauptung jobs as long as t here are plenty of people willing to do them dont expect salaries to skyrocket. Some people choose their careers based solely on money, never realizing that when you focus on doing what you love, contributing to society, and being proud of what you do, you are rich regardless. We know we didnt cover all cushy/underappreciated jobs in this short sample, so tell us what other jobs should be added to the list as other most overpaid or underpaid. If Youre Underpaid, We Can Help So are you overpaid or underpaid?Whether youre interviewing for a new job or youve been in your position for years, if you dont know the answer then you need to do some research. And we can help. Use our freeSalary Wizardto search for your job title, and find out if youve been underpaid and need to negotiate a raise. When you find the job youre looking for, be sure to include your location, education level and years of experience to get a more accurate salary range. Now when you come to the table to get out of the underpaid category, youll be armed with the information you need to successfully get a raise. Good luck How much are you worth? Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content mora Jobs Coming Back to US from Overseas The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes What Is Your Companys Personality Style? From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid JobsThe 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Search The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailFind Out Which Cushy Jobs Pad Your Wallet Which Are Tough and UnderpaidThey Get Paid How Much?? How many times have you come home from a rough day at work and thought to yourself, I dont get paid enough to do this stuff On the other hand, how many times have you had a really great day at work and thought, I get paid for this? Seriously? Okay, maybe not as often as youd like. But the fact i s, there are some relatively cushy jobs that rake in the big bucks, while some difficult, dangerous jobs still seem to draw relatively low salaries. In this article, Ill discuss eight overpaid and underpaid jobs. My methodology? None. I realize some jobs require a certain level of training and education, while others are merely the victims of supply and demand. While I feel that all the jobs on this list have merit, they simply represent in my humble opinion jobs that are paid more or less than they are worth given day-to-day responsibilities and duties. However, the jobs listed are not necessarily a direct comparison to one another. 8. Research Veterinarian vs. Pest Controller Overpaid jobResearch Veterinarian Median salary$95,521 Becoming a veterinarian takes years of education and training, and ensuring the health of mans best friend is a noble profession. Believe me, no one was more willing than I to fork over $450 when my dog, Sunny, ate 3 lbs of coffee grounds and had to be hospitalized. Yet veterinarians, for the most part, work in clean, well-lit environments with domesticated animals. While they may be on call for emergencies, their hours are relatively predictable and the pay is above average as well. Clickherefor more info about this job. Underpaid jobPest ControllerMedian salary$27,959Pest controllers also work with animals. Wild ones. They are often forced to squeeze themselves into small, dark spaces to extricate mice, rats, raccoons, bees, bugs, and other creepy-crawlies. They often work with dangerous chemicals or traps, and run the risk of being bitten or stung. If youve ever called a pest controller in the wee hours of the morning to take care of a bat infestation in your bedroom (guilty), you know their hours are far from predictable. Want to learn more? Check outsimilar jobs in the industry.7. Hotel Manager vs. Police Officer Overpaid jobHotel Manager Median salary$95,698 No doubt, the typical hotel manager has a lot on his/her plate. From overseeing the appearance of the hotel property to ensuring theres enough staffing to meet organizational goals, the hotel manager wears lots of hats. In the end, the main job of the hotel manager is to ensure customers are satisfied and happy. While cantankerous clients are par for the course who hasnt been incensed by sluggish room service hotel visitors may be demanding, but they arent usually dangerous. There areseveral jobs in this industryworth looking into.Underpaid jobPolice Patrol OfficerMedian salary$50,193Unlike hotel managers, police officers wear only one hat. Like hotel managers, the job of the police officer is to keep customers happy. These customers comprise the citizens of the city, town, or village the police officer patrols, and keeping them happy means keeping them safe. Police officers routinely deal with unpredictable people criminals, drug dealers, thieves, and liars in unpredictable situations.The cost of poor performance can be quite high, making police work not only one of the most dangerous occupations, but also one of the most stressful and underappreciated. Here are somesimilar jobs in law enforcement. 6. Corporate Financial Associate vs. Security Guard Overpaid jobFinancial Associate (Corporate) II Median salary$108,732 The best corporate financial associates not only have excellent training and knowledge, they also seem to have a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps their investments growing and their organizations in the black. An organization with a superior financial associate may tell you its simply not possible to put a price on the best of them. Still, financial associates who arent stellar at their jobs seem to fare pretty well too. See if youve got what it takes to be asuccessful financial associate. Underpaid jobSecurity Guard Median salary$28,696 Security officers also play a large role in protecting an organizations well being, whether they are guarding buildings, equipment, or information. These behind-t he-scenes workers often work long, irregular hours, quite frequently alone without co-workers, in dark, silent buildings. The equipment, technology, or information security guards are protecting are often as integral to the organizations success as good financial decisions. Nevertheless, the importance of security guards is hardly reflected in their pay.There arevarious security-related fieldsin which you can work.5. Meteorologist vs. Lineman Overpaid jobMeteorologist Median salary$90,715 Weatherman/woman might be the greatest gig around. Using a combination ofscience and technology, meteorologists report on the weather. Yes, you need to have charm and charisma in abundance. But do you need to be accurate? Not so much. Americans are obsessed with the weather, but we also understand that its near impossible for you to give us a good forecast more than three days out. This may be the one job where you can be 100% wrong, and no one is mad at you. Underpaid jobLineman Median salary$58,0 24 When storms and other problems wreak havoc with our electrical lines, linemen are up there making sure we still have access to this weeks episode of Dance Moms, and that the kids iPods always have a full charge. Part trouble-shooting, part heavy lifting, the job of lineman requires building new power line poles and towers, working with transformers, and dealing with live power lines. Linemen work in extreme weather conditions, often climbing poles as tall as 100 feet carrying 40 or 50 pounds. While they are well schooled in safety, linemen are constantly dealing with high voltage and are always at risk of electric shock and death. See if askilled labor positionis right for you. 4. Actor vs. Public School Teacher Overpaid jobActor Median salary$50,733 Weve all heard the stories of actors who have had to endure hours in hair and makeup, and those who have risked life and limb doing stunts. We feel sorry for stars whose every move has become tabloid fodder. Still, as the Gershwin t une says, its Nice Work if You Can Get It. While acting most certainly takes skill and talent, contributes to society, and there are more actors/waitresses than A-list celebrity thespians, the salaries of highly-paid Hollywood actors (which are averaged in with the non-existent salaries of aspiring actors to get the above median) seem a bit out of whack compared toother jobs in the arts entertainment industry. Underpaid jobPublic School Teacher Median salary$50,606 Simply put, teachers hold the key to our future. We leave it up to them to give children the tools and knowledge they need to make the world a better place often while battling budget cuts, bureaucracy, and overcrowding. We revere teachers enough to make movies that celebrate them. When New York City teacher Erin Gruwell changed the lives of more than 100 inner-city teens through writing, Paramount Pictures brought her story to the big screen with Freedom Writers. Yet Hilary Swank, the actress who merely pretended to be a teacher, earned significantly more than Ms. Gruwell herself. Hmmmmm. Clickhereto find out more about careers in education. 3. Set Designer vs. Army Private Overpaid jobSet Designer Median salary$45,824 It certainly takes a creative eye and lots of skill to design the realistic sets we see on the stage, on television, and in the theaters, but when all is said and doneset designersget paid more than many to create fantasy worlds. Grumpy directors aside, and with a nod to the fact that work is always, well, work this doesnt seem like a bad way to spend the day. Underpaid jobArmy Private (E2) Median salary$17,848 Privates in the Army, on the other hand work solely in reality, and its often a dangerous reality at that. Whether these hard workers are hoofing it through basic training, taking part in combat, or engaging in special forces, they neednt be reminded that this is real life, and not a set in Saving Private Ryan. Check out some othermilitary jobs. 2. CEO vs. Staff Nurse (RN) Overpaid jobCEO Median salary$729,379 A good CEO helps an organization meet its goals, improves profits, makes shareholders happy, and is worth his or her weight in gold. Unfortunately, bad CEOs seem to be worth their weight in gold too. And the really, really bad ones are paid astronomical amounts for the inconvenience of being fired. With this sky-high median salary, it doesnt seem unreasonable to expect pay-for-performance. Find out more about otherexecutive and management jobs. Underpaid jobStaff Nurse Median salary$66,095 Like CEOs, nurses are also immune to pay-for-performance. But thats where the similarity ends. While CEOs spend their days in corner offices, nurses spend their days in hospital rooms where they draw blood, change bedpans, clean up body fluids, change bandages, and deal with lots of grumpy people both sick patients and stressed-out docs. Its animportant joband, fortunately, one that most dont do for the money. 1. Pilot vs. EMT Overpaid jobPilot (Commerical jetliner) Median salary$117,407 Despite recent cuts, pilots are still some of the most highly compensated employees in the transportation industry. While pilots must be highly skilled and trained to deal with both everyday events and emergencies (think Capt. Sully on the Hudson), many of their tasks are automated, they dont deal with the public on a regular basis, and they get to travel. It may be a bit boring, and the travel may even get old, but its not a bad gig for the money. See what otheraviation jobsare available. Underpaid jobEmergency Medical Technician Median salary$30,287 EMTs, on the other hand, have jobs that are anything but boring. Charged with responding to and transporting ill and injured people, often in life-and-death situations, mostEMTsunfortunately have just as many devastating stories about loss as they do about saving someones life. The job is not only incredibly stressful, its also physically demanding. Add in long, irregular working hours, and this is more of a calling, less of a job. Add Your Own Overpaid/Underpaid Jobs to the List Its true that many dirty, demanding jobs seem to draw lower salaries. But as long as the supply and demand balance remains the same for these jobs as long as there are plenty of people willing to do them dont expect salaries to skyrocket. Some people choose their careers based solely on money, never realizing that when you focus on doing what you love, contributing to society, and being proud of what you do, you are rich regardless. We know we didnt cover all cushy/underappreciated jobs in this short sample, so tell us what other jobs should be added to the list as other most overpaid or underpaid. If Youre Underpaid, We Can Help So are you overpaid or underpaid?Whether youre interviewing for a new job or youve been in your position for years, if you dont know the answer then you need to do some research. And we can help. Use our freeSalary Wizardto search for your job title, and find out if youve bee n underpaid and need to negotiate a raise. When you find the job youre looking for, be sure to include your location, education level and years of experience to get a more accurate salary range. Now when you come to the table to get out of the underpaid category, youll be armed with the information you need to successfully get a raise. Good luck How much are you worth? Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content More Jobs Coming Back to US from Overseas The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes What Is Your Companys Personality Style? From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid JobsThe 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Search The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailFind Out Which Cushy Jobs Pad Your Wallet Which Are Tough and UnderpaidThey Get Paid How Much?? How many times have you come home from a rough day at wo rk and thought to yourself, I dont get paid enough to do this stuff On the other hand, how many times have you had a really great day at work and thought, I get paid for this? Seriously? Okay, maybe not as often as youd like. But the fact is, there are some relatively cushy jobs that rake in the big bucks, while some difficult, dangerous jobs still seem to draw relatively low salaries. In this article, Ill discuss eight overpaid and underpaid jobs. My methodology? None. I realize some jobs require a certain level of training and education, while others are merely the victims of supply and demand. While I feel that all the jobs on this list have merit, they simply represent in my humble opinion jobs that are paid more or less than they are worth given day-to-day responsibilities and duties. However, the jobs listed are not necessarily a direct comparison to one another. 8. Research Veterinarian vs. Pest Controller Overpaid jobResearch Veterinarian Median salary$95,521 Becoming a v eterinarian takes years of education and training, and ensuring the health of mans best friend is a noble profession. Believe me, no one was more willing than I to fork over $450 when my dog, Sunny, ate 3 lbs of coffee grounds and had to be hospitalized. Yet veterinarians, for the most part, work in clean, well-lit environments with domesticated animals. While they may be on call for emergencies, their hours are relatively predictable and the pay is above average as well. Clickherefor more info about this job. Underpaid jobPest ControllerMedian salary$27,959Pest controllers also work with animals. Wild ones. They are often forced to squeeze themselves into small, dark spaces to extricate mice, rats, raccoons, bees, bugs, and other creepy-crawlies. They often work with dangerous chemicals or traps, and run the risk of being bitten or stung. If youve ever called a pest controller in the wee hours of the morning to take care of a bat infestation in your bedroom (guilty), you know thei r hours are far from predictable. Want to learn more? Check outsimilar jobs in the industry.7. Hotel Manager vs. Police Officer Overpaid jobHotel Manager Median salary$95,698 No doubt, the typical hotel manager has a lot on his/her plate. From overseeing the appearance of the hotel property to ensuring theres enough staffing to meet organizational goals, the hotel manager wears lots of hats. In the end, the main job of the hotel manager is to ensure customers are satisfied and happy. While cantankerous clients are par for the course who hasnt been incensed by sluggish room service hotel visitors may be demanding, but they arent usually dangerous. There areseveral jobs in this industryworth looking into.Underpaid jobPolice Patrol OfficerMedian salary$50,193Unlike hotel managers, police officers wear only one hat. Like hotel managers, the job of the police officer is to keep customers happy. These customers comprise the citizens of the city, town, or village the police officer pat rols, and keeping them happy means keeping them safe. Police officers routinely deal with unpredictable people criminals, drug dealers, thieves, and liars in unpredictable situations.The cost of poor performance can be quite high, making police work not only one of the most dangerous occupations, but also one of the most stressful and underappreciated. Here are somesimilar jobs in law enforcement. 6. Corporate Financial Associate vs. Security Guard Overpaid jobFinancial Associate (Corporate) II Median salary$108,732 The best corporate financial associates not only have excellent training and knowledge, they also seem to have a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps their investments growing and their organizations in the black. An organization with a superior financial associate may tell you its simply not possible to put a price on the best of them. Still, financial associates who arent stellar at their jobs seem to fare pretty well too. See if youve got what it takes to be asucce ssful financial associate. Underpaid jobSecurity Guard Median salary$28,696 Security officers also play a large role in protecting an organizations well being, whether they are guarding buildings, equipment, or information. These behind-the-scenes workers often work long, irregular hours, quite frequently alone without co-workers, in dark, silent buildings. The equipment, technology, or information security guards are protecting are often as integral to the organizations success as good financial decisions. Nevertheless, the importance of security guards is hardly reflected in their pay.There arevarious security-related fieldsin which you can work.5. Meteorologist vs. Lineman Overpaid jobMeteorologist Median salary$90,715 Weatherman/woman might be the greatest gig around. Using a combination ofscience and technology, meteorologists report on the weather. Yes, you need to have charm and charisma in abundance. But do you need to be accurate? Not so much. Americans are obsessed with the weather, but we also understand that its near impossible for you to give us a good forecast more than three days out. This may be the one job where you can be 100% wrong, and no one is mad at you. Underpaid jobLineman Median salary$58,024 When storms and other problems wreak havoc with our electrical lines, linemen are up there making sure we still have access to this weeks episode of Dance Moms, and that the kids iPods always have a full charge. Part trouble-shooting, part heavy lifting, the job of lineman requires building new power line poles and towers, working with transformers, and dealing with live power lines. Linemen work in extreme weather conditions, often climbing poles as tall as 100 feet carrying 40 or 50 pounds. While they are well schooled in safety, linemen are constantly dealing with high voltage and are always at risk of electric shock and death. See if askilled labor positionis right for you. 4. Actor vs. Public School Teacher Overpaid jobActor Median salary $50,733 Weve all heard the stories of actors who have had to endure hours in hair and makeup, and those who have risked life and limb doing stunts. We feel sorry for stars whose every move has become tabloid fodder. Still, as the Gershwin tune says, its Nice Work if You Can Get It. While acting most certainly takes skill and talent, contributes to society, and there are more actors/waitresses than A-list celebrity thespians, the salaries of highly-paid Hollywood actors (which are averaged in with the non-existent salaries of aspiring actors to get the above median) seem a bit out of whack compared toother jobs in the arts entertainment industry. Underpaid jobPublic School Teacher Median salary$50,606 Simply put, teachers hold the key to our future. We leave it up to them to give children the tools and knowledge they need to make the world a better place often while battling budget cuts, bureaucracy, and overcrowding. We revere teachers enough to make movies that celebrate them. Wh en New York City teacher Erin Gruwell changed the lives of more than 100 inner-city teens through writing, Paramount Pictures brought her story to the big screen with Freedom Writers. Yet Hilary Swank, the actress who merely pretended to be a teacher, earned significantly more than Ms. Gruwell herself. Hmmmmm. Clickhereto find out more about careers in education. 3. Set Designer vs. Army Private Overpaid jobSet Designer Median salary$45,824 It certainly takes a creative eye and lots of skill to design the realistic sets we see on the stage, on television, and in the theaters, but when all is said and doneset designersget paid more than many to create fantasy worlds. Grumpy directors aside, and with a nod to the fact that work is always, well, work this doesnt seem like a bad way to spend the day. Underpaid jobArmy Private (E2) Median salary$17,848 Privates in the Army, on the other hand work solely in reality, and its often a dangerous reality at that. Whether these hard workers a re hoofing it through basic training, taking part in combat, or engaging in special forces, they neednt be reminded that this is real life, and not a set in Saving Private Ryan. Check out some othermilitary jobs. 2. CEO vs. Staff Nurse (RN) Overpaid jobCEO Median salary$729,379 A good CEO helps an organization meet its goals, improves profits, makes shareholders happy, and is worth his or her weight in gold. Unfortunately, bad CEOs seem to be worth their weight in gold too. And the really, really bad ones are paid astronomical amounts for the inconvenience of being fired. With this sky-high median salary, it doesnt seem unreasonable to expect pay-for-performance. Find out more about otherexecutive and management jobs. Underpaid jobStaff Nurse Median salary$66,095 Like CEOs, nurses are also immune to pay-for-performance. But thats where the similarity ends. While CEOs spend their days in corner offices, nurses spend their days in hospital rooms where they draw blood, change bedpans, clean up body fluids, change bandages, and deal with lots of grumpy people both sick patients and stressed-out docs. Its animportant joband, fortunately, one that most dont do for the money. 1. Pilot vs. EMT Overpaid jobPilot (Commerical jetliner) Median salary$117,407 Despite recent cuts, pilots are still some of the most highly compensated employees in the transportation industry. While pilots must be highly skilled and trained to deal with both everyday events and emergencies (think Capt. Sully on the Hudson), many of their tasks are automated, they dont deal with the public on a regular basis, and they get to travel. It may be a bit boring, and the travel may even get old, but its not a bad gig for the money. See what otheraviation jobsare available. Underpaid jobEmergency Medical Technician Median salary$30,287 EMTs, on the other hand, have jobs that are anything but boring. Charged with responding to and transporting ill and injured people, often in life-and-death situation s, mostEMTsunfortunately have just as many devastating stories about loss as they do about saving someones life. The job is not only incredibly stressful, its also physically demanding. Add in long, irregular working hours, and this is more of a calling, less of a job. Add Your Own Overpaid/Underpaid Jobs to the List Its true that many dirty, demanding jobs seem to draw lower salaries. But as long as the supply and demand balance remains the same for these jobs as long as there are plenty of people willing to do them dont expect salaries to skyrocket. Some people choose their careers based solely on money, never realizing that when you focus on doing what you love, contributing to society, and being proud of what you do, you are rich regardless. We know we didnt cover all cushy/underappreciated jobs in this short sample, so tell us what other jobs should be added to the list as other most overpaid or underpaid. If Youre Underpaid, We Can Help So are you overpaid or underpaid?Whe ther youre interviewing for a new job or youve been in your position for years, if you dont know the answer then you need to do some research. And we can help. Use our freeSalary Wizardto search for your job title, and find out if youve been underpaid and need to negotiate a raise. When you find the job youre looking for, be sure to include your location, education level and years of experience to get a more accurate salary range. Now when you come to the table to get out of the underpaid category, youll be armed with the information you need to successfully get a raise. Good luck How much are you worth? Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content More Jobs Coming Back to US from Overseas The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes What Is Your Companys Personality Style? From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid JobsThe 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Search The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailFind Out Which Cushy Jobs Pad Your Wallet Which Are Tough and UnderpaidThey Get Paid How Much?? How many times have you come home from a rough day at work and thought to yourself, I dont get paid enough to do this stuff On the other hand, how many times have you had a really great day at work and thought, I get paid for this? Seriously? Okay, maybe not as often as youd like. But the fact is, there are some relatively cushy jobs that rake in the big bucks, while some difficult, dangerous jobs still seem to draw relatively low salaries. In this article, Ill discuss eight overpaid and underpaid jobs. My methodology? None. I realize some jobs require a certain level of training and education, while others are merely the victims of supply and demand. While I feel that all the jobs on this list have merit, they simply represent in my humble opinion jobs that are paid more or less than they are worth given day-to-day responsibilities and duties. However, the jobs listed are not necessarily a direct comparison to one another. 8. Research Veterinarian vs. Pest Controller Overpaid jobResearch Veterinarian Median salary$95,521 Becoming a veterinarian takes years of education and training, and ensuring the health of mans best friend is a noble profession. Believe me, no one was more willing than I to fork over $450 when my dog, Sunny, ate 3 lbs of coffee grounds and had to be hospitalized. Yet veterinarians, for the most part, work in clean, well-lit environments with domesticated animals. While they may be on call for emergencies, their hours are relatively predictable and the pay is above average as well. Clickherefor more info about this job. Underpaid jobPest ControllerMedian salary$27,959Pest controllers also work with animals. Wild ones. They are often forced to squeeze themselves into small, dark spaces to extricate mice, rats, raccoons, bees, bugs, and other creepy-crawlies . They often work with dangerous chemicals or traps, and run the risk of being bitten or stung. If youve ever called a pest controller in the wee hours of the morning to take care of a bat infestation in your bedroom (guilty), you know their hours are far from predictable. Want to learn more? Check outsimilar jobs in the industry.7. Hotel Manager vs. Police Officer Overpaid jobHotel Manager Median salary$95,698 No doubt, the typical hotel manager has a lot on his/her plate. From overseeing the appearance of the hotel property to ensuring theres enough staffing to meet organizational goals, the hotel manager wears lots of hats. In the end, the main job of the hotel manager is to ensure customers are satisfied and happy. While cantankerous clients are par for the course who hasnt been incensed by sluggish room service hotel visitors may be demanding, but they arent usually dangerous. There areseveral jobs in this industryworth looking into.Underpaid jobPolice Patrol OfficerMedian salary$50,193Unlike hotel managers, police officers wear only one hat. Like hotel managers, the job of the police officer is to keep customers happy. These customers comprise the citizens of the city, town, or village the police officer patrols, and keeping them happy means keeping them safe. Police officers routinely deal with unpredictable people criminals, drug dealers, thieves, and liars in unpredictable situations.The cost of poor performance can be quite high, making police work not only one of the most dangerous occupations, but also one of the most stressful and underappreciated. Here are somesimilar jobs in law enforcement. 6. Corporate Financial Associate vs. Security Guard Overpaid jobFinancial Associate (Corporate) II Median salary$108,732 The best corporate financial associates not only have excellent training and knowledge, they also seem to have a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps their investments growing and their organizations in the black. An organization wi th a superior financial associate may tell you its simply not possible to put a price on the best of them. Still, financial associates who arent stellar at their jobs seem to fare pretty well too. See if youve got what it takes to be asuccessful financial associate. Underpaid jobSecurity Guard Median salary$28,696 Security officers also play a large role in protecting an organizations well being, whether they are guarding buildings, equipment, or information. These behind-the-scenes workers often work long, irregular hours, quite frequently alone without co-workers, in dark, silent buildings. The equipment, technology, or information security guards are protecting are often as integral to the organizations success as good financial decisions. Nevertheless, the importance of security guards is hardly reflected in their pay.There arevarious security-related fieldsin which you can work.5. Meteorologist vs. Lineman Overpaid jobMeteorologist Median salary$90,715 Weatherman/woman might be the greatest gig around. Using a combination ofscience and technology, meteorologists report on the weather. Yes, you need to have charm and charisma in abundance. But do you need to be accurate? Not so much. Americans are obsessed with the weather, but we also understand that its near impossible for you to give us a good forecast more than three days out. This may be the one job where you can be 100% wrong, and no one is mad at you. Underpaid jobLineman Median salary$58,024 When storms and other problems wreak havoc with our electrical lines, linemen are up there making sure we still have access to this weeks episode of Dance Moms, and that the kids iPods always have a full charge. Part trouble-shooting, part heavy lifting, the job of lineman requires building new power line poles and towers, working with transformers, and dealing with live power lines. Linemen work in extreme weather conditions, often climbing poles as tall as 100 feet carrying 40 or 50 pounds. While they are w ell schooled in safety, linemen are constantly dealing with high voltage and are always at risk of electric shock and death. See if askilled labor positionis right for you. 4. Actor vs. Public School Teacher Overpaid jobActor Median salary$50,733 Weve all heard the stories of actors who have had to endure hours in hair and makeup, and those who have risked life and limb doing stunts. We feel sorry for stars whose every move has become tabloid fodder. Still, as the Gershwin tune says, its Nice Work if You Can Get It. While acting most certainly takes skill and talent, contributes to society, and there are more actors/waitresses than A-list celebrity thespians, the salaries of highly-paid Hollywood actors (which are averaged in with the non-existent salaries of aspiring actors to get the above median) seem a bit out of whack compared toother jobs in the arts entertainment industry. Underpaid jobPublic School Teacher Median salary$50,606 Simply put, teachers hold the key to our futur e. We leave it up to them to give children the tools and knowledge they need to make the world a better place often while battling budget cuts, bureaucracy, and overcrowding. We revere teachers enough to make movies that celebrate them. When New York City teacher Erin Gruwell changed the lives of more than 100 inner-city teens through writing, Paramount Pictures brought her story to the big screen with Freedom Writers. Yet Hilary Swank, the actress who merely pretended to be a teacher, earned significantly more than Ms. Gruwell herself. Hmmmmm. Clickhereto find out more about careers in education. 3. Set Designer vs. Army Private Overpaid jobSet Designer Median salary$45,824 It certainly takes a creative eye and lots of skill to design the realistic sets we see on the stage, on television, and in the theaters, but when all is said and doneset designersget paid more than many to create fantasy worlds. Grumpy directors aside, and with a nod to the fact that work is always, well, wor k this doesnt seem like a bad way to spend the day. Underpaid jobArmy Private (E2) Median salary$17,848 Privates in the Army, on the other hand work solely in reality, and its often a dangerous reality at that. Whether these hard workers are hoofing it through basic training, taking part in combat, or engaging in special forces, they neednt be reminded that this is real life, and not a set in Saving Private Ryan. Check out some othermilitary jobs. 2. CEO vs. Staff Nurse (RN) Overpaid jobCEO Median salary$729,379 A good CEO helps an organization meet its goals, improves profits, makes shareholders happy, and is worth his or her weight in gold. Unfortunately, bad CEOs seem to be worth their weight in gold too. And the really, really bad ones are paid astronomical amounts for the inconvenience of being fired. With this sky-high median salary, it doesnt seem unreasonable to expect pay-for-performance. Find out more about otherexecutive and management jobs. Underpaid jobStaff Nurse Med ian salary$66,095 Like CEOs, nurses are also immune to pay-for-performance. But thats where the similarity ends. While CEOs spend their days in corner offices, nurses spend their days in hospital rooms where they draw blood, change bedpans, clean up body fluids, change bandages, and deal with lots of grumpy people both sick patients and stressed-out docs. Its animportant joband, fortunately, one that most dont do for the money. 1. Pilot vs. EMT Overpaid jobPilot (Commerical jetliner) Median salary$117,407 Despite recent cuts, pilots are still some of the most highly compensated employees in the transportation industry. While pilots must be highly skilled and trained to deal with both everyday events and emergencies (think Capt. Sully on the Hudson), many of their tasks are automated, they dont deal with the public on a regular basis, and they get to travel. It may be a bit boring, and the travel may even get old, but its not a bad gig for the money. See what otheraviation jobsare available. Underpaid jobEmergency Medical Technician Median salary$30,287 EMTs, on the other hand, have jobs that are anything but boring. Charged with responding to and transporting ill and injured people, often in life-and-death situations, mostEMTsunfortunately have just as many devastating stories about loss as they do about saving someones life. The job is not only incredibly stressful, its also physically demanding. Add in long, irregular working hours, and this is more of a calling, less of a job. Add Your Own Overpaid/Underpaid Jobs to the List Its true that many dirty, demanding jobs seem to draw lower salaries. But as long as the supply and demand balance remains the same for these jobs as long as there are plenty of people willing to do them dont expect salaries to skyrocket. Some people choose their careers based solely on money, never realizing that when you focus on doing what you love, contributing to society, and being proud of what you do, you are rich regardless . We know we didnt cover all cushy/underappreciated jobs in this short sample, so tell us what other jobs should be added to the list as other most overpaid or underpaid. If Youre Underpaid, We Can Help So are you overpaid or underpaid?Whether youre interviewing for a new job or youve been in your position for years, if you dont know the answer then you need to do some research. And we can help. Use our freeSalary Wizardto search for your job title, and find out if youve been underpaid and need to negotiate a raise. When you find the job youre looking for, be sure to include your location, education level and years of experience to get a more accurate salary range. Now when you come to the table to get out of the underpaid category, youll be armed with the information you need to successfully get a raise. Good luck How much are you worth? Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content More Jobs Coming Back to US from Overseas The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes What Is Your Companys Personality Style? From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid JobsThe 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Search The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailFind Out Which Cushy Jobs Pad Your Wallet Which Are Tough and UnderpaidThey Get Paid How Much?? How many times have you come home from a rough day at work and thought to yourself, I dont get paid enough to do this stuff On the other hand, how many times have you had a really great day at work and thought, I get paid for this? Seriously? Okay, maybe not as often as youd like. But the fact is, there are some relatively cushy jobs that rake in the big bucks, while some difficult, dangerous jobs still seem to draw relatively low salaries. In this article, Ill discuss eight overpaid and underpaid jobs. My methodology? None. I realize some jobs require a certain leve l of training and education, while others are merely the victims of supply and demand. While I feel that all the jobs on this list have merit, they simply represent in my humble opinion jobs that are paid more or less than they are worth given day-to-day responsibilities and duties. However, the jobs listed are not necessarily a direct comparison to one another. 8. Research Veterinarian vs. Pest Controller Overpaid jobResearch Veterinarian Median salary$95,521 Becoming a veterinarian takes years of education and training, and ensuring the health of mans best friend is a noble profession. Believe me, no one was more willing than I to fork over $450 when my dog, Sunny, ate 3 lbs of coffee grounds and had to be hospitalized. Yet veterinarians, for the most part, work in clean, well-lit environments with domesticated animals. While they may be on call for emergencies, their hours are relatively predictable and the pay is above average as well. Clickherefor more info about this job. Underpaid jobPest ControllerMedian salary$27,959Pest controllers also work with animals. Wild ones. They are often forced to squeeze themselves into small, dark spaces to extricate mice, rats, raccoons, bees, bugs, and other creepy-crawlies. They often work with dangerous chemicals or traps, and run the risk of being bitten or stung. If youve ever called a pest controller in the wee hours of the morning to take care of a bat infestation in your bedroom (guilty), you know their hours are far from predictable. Want to learn more? Check outsimilar jobs in the industry.7. Hotel Manager vs. Police Officer Overpaid jobHotel Manager Median salary$95,698 No doubt, the typical hotel manager has a lot on his/her plate. From overseeing the appearance of the hotel property to ensuring theres enough staffing to meet organizational goals, the hotel manager wears lots of hats. In the end, the main job of the hotel manager is to ensure customers are satisfied and happy. While cantankerous clients are par for the course who hasnt been incensed by sluggish room service hotel visitors may be demanding, but they arent usually dangerous. There areseveral jobs in this industryworth looking into.Underpaid jobPolice Patrol OfficerMedian salary$50,193Unlike hotel managers, police officers wear only one hat. Like hotel managers, the job of the police officer is to keep customers happy. These customers comprise the citizens of the city, town, or village the police officer patrols, and keeping them happy means keeping them safe. Police officers routinely deal with unpredictable people criminals, drug dealers, thieves, and liars in unpredictable situations.The cost of poor performance can be quite high, making police work not only one of the most dangerous occupations, but also one of the most stressful and underappreciated. Here are somesimilar jobs in law enforcement. 6. Corporate Financial Associate vs. Security Guard Overpaid jobFinancial Associate (Corporate) II Median salar y$108,732 The best corporate financial associates not only have excellent training and knowledge, they also seem to have a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps their investments growing and their organizations in the black. An organization with a superior financial associate may tell you its simply not possible to put a price on the best of them. Still, financial associates who arent stellar at their jobs seem to fare pretty well too. See if youve got what it takes to be asuccessful financial associate. Underpaid jobSecurity Guard Median salary$28,696 Security officers also play a large role in protecting an organizations well being, whether they are guarding buildings, equipment, or information. These behind-the-scenes workers often work long, irregular hours, quite frequently alone without co-workers, in dark, silent buildings. The equipment, technology, or information security guards are protecting are often as integral to the organizations success as good financial decisions. Ne vertheless, the importance of security guards is hardly reflected in their pay.There arevarious security-related fieldsin which you can work.5. Meteorologist vs. Lineman Overpaid jobMeteorologist Median salary$90,715 Weatherman/woman might be the greatest gig around. Using a combination ofscience and technology, meteorologists report on the weather. Yes, you need to have charm and charisma in abundance. But do you need to be accurate? Not so much. Americans are obsessed with the weather, but we also understand that its near impossible for you to give us a good forecast more than three days out. This may be the one job where you can be 100% wrong, and no one is mad at you. Underpaid jobLineman Median salary$58,024 When storms and other problems wreak havoc with our electrical lines, linemen are up there making sure we still have access to this weeks episode of Dance Moms, and that the kids iPods always have a full charge. Part trouble-shooting, part heavy lifting, the job of lineman requires building new power line poles and towers, working with transformers, and dealing with live power lines. Linemen work in extreme weather conditions, often climbing poles as tall as 100 feet carrying 40 or 50 pounds. While they are well schooled in safety, linemen are constantly dealing with high voltage and are always at risk of electric shock and death. See if askilled labor positionis right for you. 4. Actor vs. Public School Teacher Overpaid jobActor Median salary$50,733 Weve all heard the stories of actors who have had to endure hours in hair and makeup, and those who have risked life and limb doing stunts. We feel sorry for stars whose every move has become tabloid fodder. Still, as the Gershwin tune says, its Nice Work if You Can Get It. While acting most certainly takes skill and talent, contributes to society, and there are more actors/waitresses than A-list celebrity thespians, the salaries of highly-paid Hollywood actors (which are averaged in with the non-existen t salaries of aspiring actors to get the above median) seem a bit out of whack compared toother jobs in the arts entertainment industry. Underpaid jobPublic School Teacher Median salary$50,606 Simply put, teachers hold the key to our future. We leave it up to them to give children the tools and knowledge they need to make the world a better place often while battling budget cuts, bureaucracy, and overcrowding. We revere teachers enough to make movies that celebrate them. When New York City teacher Erin Gruwell changed the lives of more than 100 inner-city teens through writing, Paramount Pictures brought her story to the big screen with Freedom Writers. Yet Hilary Swank, the actress who merely pretended to be a teacher, earned significantly more than Ms. Gruwell herself. Hmmmmm. Clickhereto find out more about careers in education. 3. Set Designer vs. Army Private Overpaid jobSet Designer Median salary$45,824 It certainly takes a creative eye and lots of skill to design the reali stic sets we see on the stage, on television, and in the theaters, but when all is said and doneset designersget paid more than many to create fantasy worlds. Grumpy directors aside, and with a nod to the fact that work is always, well, work this doesnt seem like a bad way to spend the day. Underpaid jobArmy Private (E2) Median salary$17,848 Privates in the Army, on the other hand work solely in reality, and its often a dangerous reality at that. Whether these hard workers are hoofing it through basic training, taking part in combat, or engaging in special forces, they neednt be reminded that this is real life, and not a set in Saving Private Ryan. Check out some othermilitary jobs. 2. CEO vs. Staff Nurse (RN) Overpaid jobCEO Median salary$729,379 A good CEO helps an organization meet its goals, improves profits, makes shareholders happy, and is worth his or her weight in gold. Unfortunately, bad CEOs seem to be worth their weight in gold too. And the really, really bad ones are p aid astronomical amounts for the inconvenience of being fired. With this sky-high median salary, it doesnt seem unreasonable to expect pay-for-performance. Find out more about otherexecutive and management jobs. Underpaid jobStaff Nurse Median salary$66,095 Like CEOs, nurses are also immune to pay-for-performance. But thats where the similarity ends. While CEOs spend their days in corner offices, nurses spend their days in hospital rooms where they draw blood, change bedpans, clean up body fluids, change bandages, and deal with lots of grumpy people both sick patients and stressed-out docs. Its animportant joband, fortunately, one that most dont do for the money. 1. Pilot vs. EMT Overpaid jobPilot (Commerical jetliner) Median salary$117,407 Despite recent cuts, pilots are still some of the most highly compensated employees in the transportation industry. While pilots must be highly skilled and trained to deal with both everyday events and emergencies (think Capt. Sully on the Huds on), many of their tasks are automated, they dont deal with the public on a regular basis, and they get to travel. It may be a bit boring, and the travel may even get old, but its not a bad gig for the money. See what otheraviation jobsare available. Underpaid jobEmergency Medical Technician Median salary$30,287 EMTs, on the other hand, have jobs that are anything but boring. Charged with responding to and transporting ill and injured people, often in life-and-death situations, mostEMTsunfortunately have just as many devastating stories about loss as they do about saving someones life. The job is not only incredibly stressful, its also physically demanding. Add in long, irregular working hours, and this is more of a calling, less of a job. Add Your Own Overpaid/Underpaid Jobs to the List Its true that many dirty, demanding jobs seem to draw lower salaries. But as long as the supply and demand balance remains the same for these jobs as long as there are plenty of people willing to do them dont expect salaries to skyrocket. Some people choose their careers based solely on money, never realizing that when you focus on doing what you love, contributing to society, and being proud of what you do, you are rich regardless. We know we didnt cover all cushy/underappreciated jobs in this short sample, so tell us what other jobs should be added to the list as other most overpaid or underpaid. If Youre Underpaid, We Can Help So are you overpaid or underpaid?Whether youre interviewing for a new job or youve been in your position for years, if you dont know the answer then you need to do some research. And we can help. Use our freeSalary Wizardto search for your job title, and find out if youve been underpaid and need to negotiate a raise. When you find the job youre looking for, be sure to include your location, education level and years of experience to get a more accurate salary range. Now when you come to the table to get out of the underpaid category, youll be arme d with the information you need to successfully get a raise. Good luck How much are you worth? Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content More Jobs Coming Back to US from Overseas The 8 Most Common Resume Mistakes What Is Your Companys Personality Style? From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles The 8 Most Overpaid Underpaid Jobs

4 Things You Can Do When You Hate Your New Job - The Muse

4 Things You Can Do When You Hate Your New Job - The Muse4 Things You Can Do When You Hate Your New JobThe numbers are in, and theyre leid good. Up to 31% of new hires quit within the first six months on the job. Its quite possible that at some point, youll be relatively new in a job and wondering if and when its okay to vamoose. If you find yourself in this situation, you may find that the best thing to do is to give notice and move on. But before you rush to do that, consider some strategies for when maybe thats not the best, or the most financially viable, option. 1. Figure Out Whats Not Working (and What Is)When people tell me they hate their new job, I first want to know what, specifically, they hate about it. After all, when you start any new job, you tend to feel clumsy and ungainly, simply because everythings new. Youre used to feeling competent, and now you dont. This sense of discomfort might feel like failure or frustration- and that might be the source of your thoughts of quitting. On the other hand, it could also be that the work wasnt what was promised, your manager is useless, or the culture totally sucks. Those are things that may not get better over time. Then, look at what is working. Maybe youre working for a great company with potential for advancement. There might be great mentors and experienced professionals on your team to learn from. After you assess whats working and whats not, consider if the long-term gain is worth slogging through these difficult early months. Then, youll be able to think about your next steps and options much more clearly. 2. Have The Talk With Your ManagerIts no secret Its a big fat hassle for organizations to recruit and hire employees, only to lose them in a few short weeks. That means, as a new hire, you have leverage. Use it After all, the organization hired you because the people there believe you can help it succeed. The employer is probably going to be very disappointed if you leave. My client, Vivian, for example, landed the job of her dreams at a nonprofit. The week after she started, her babo went on vacation and left her with a big list of to-dos, vague instructions, and good wishes. By the time her boss returned, she was overwhelmed, unnerved, and ready to quit, thinking she had made a very big mistake and was going to be awful at the job. But Vivian decided to try a different approach. Though her first instinct was to gloss over the situation when her boss returned, she met with her manager to explain what happened and how it made her feel. She shared her desire to do well, but reported feeling lost and unsupported in the early weeks. Her boss listened and apologized. She arranged for Vivian to receive training and coaching on the companys software and other processes. She thanked her for being brave and forthcoming about her experience so they could remedy it together. Contrary to her first days on the job, Vivian moved forward feeling welcomed, valued, and supported. Resignati on averted Its not always easy to say, I need help- especially in a new job where you want to be seen as a competent high performer. But by asking for what you need, you may be able to change the path of this new job.3. Give Yourself a Time FrameOK, so youve started the new job and its less than ideal. But remember, jobs- and the success that comes with them- are an acquired taste that require time, practice, and learning. Most new employees leave jobs because they dont feel confident in getting the work done or getting to know the boss and colleagues. So, give yourself time to do both. Create a timeline that youll use to make a go or stay decision- and during that time, commit to learning the job and the work processes. Get a mentor. Meet weekly with your manager. Build relationships with the colleagues and teams around you. Do everything you can in your control to make the job the best experience possible. If, at the end of your time frame, nothings better and you dont believe you re moving forward, consider putting your termination plan into place. 4. If All Else Fails, Quit and Ask for Your Old Job BackRecently, another one of my clients, Emma, called with great news a job offer at a big personenname company in New York. More money, better title. And did I mention the well-known, super recognizable name you would kill to have on your resume? But a few weeks later I got another call. How long do I have to stay here before I can quit, without looking like a job hopper?Yep. The grass isnt always greener. It turns out that big brand name was filled with 50-something white men and social outings that felt more like funerals than fiestas. Though she loved the work, 20-something Emma hated the environment. No one left before the boss, and the boss didnt leave until nearly 8 PM each evening. She called her former employer and asked if she could return. Though her specific job wasnt available, her old boss referred her to another department where she is now happily employed. (Thats why it helps to leave on good terms and keep your relationships current)Taking a job and wanting to quit immediately is a story I hear far too frequently. It reinforces how critical due diligence is in the job search. I should have asked more, better questions before I took that job, is a common observation.If you leave, remember that your next job search is a two-way street. Sure, that company is looking for talent. But you need to look for the place thats right for you.

Motivating Employees During Tax Season

Motivating Employees During Tax SeasonMotivating Employees During Tax SeasonThe home stretch of tax season can be very stressful for accounting employees and employers, with the increased workload and fast-approaching deadlines. There are many ways for motivating employees to get through these deadlines.Below are three ways to keep accounting staff happy and motivated during tax season - and to make your life easier1. Be ready to add to the teamTurnover can single-handedly destroy the morale of staff. Some firms are still managing many deadlines while operating with a minimum head count. If one employee leaves the team, the burden of the work is now spread among the rest of the staff. This could mean longer work hours and more stress on your employees.Many employers have a very savvy approach to hiring. They are always keeping their eyes open for new talent and looking to add the team. This approach is a forward-thinking way of combating turnover and motivating employees.Learn how o ur recruiters can help you with your hiring needs.2. Recognize your staffEmployees should be recognized and appreciated for their hard work, and theyll reward you with a more positive attitude.Some firms that arent in a punkt to give large monetary bonuses still keep their team just as happy with gestures such as ordering lunch or dinner, sending gift baskets to the employees families, casual dress on a day clients arent coming into the office and extra days off after tax seasons. If staff feel they are recognized by their managers, they are less likely to leave their employer in a jam.3. Provide a career pathOne of the top reasons people mention for leaving employers is lack of opportunity. Businesses should create more vision for their employees and keep them motivated. If there are next steps in the firm for promotions, this is a great conversation to have. Even if the advancement is not immediately available, turning the light on career path discussions can keep employees inspir ed. If there is not the ability to promote someone in title, employers can still discuss the option of taking on a new project, beratung a staff member, or being a part of a steering committee, for example.Many firms also have a good system in place through succession planning. The important thing is to keep morale high and deadlines met while fostering mutually beneficial relationships. Subscribe to our newsletterWhen you subscribe to the Robert Half newsletter, youll get articles and resources to help you build and manage a winning accounting and finance team - all sent directly to your inbox. Click the button below to sign up todaySUBSCRIBE NOW