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Originally Posted by vox_rox
Um, you're kidding right? I was working for an educational institute, not the Post Office. Salaries at any University or College in Alberta (and elsewhere I always asumed) are between 15% to 20% LOWER than private sector. That's correct. So, low pay and no bonus, but we do get to fihgt with a fucked-up union from time-to-time just so that we can pretend we had job security, which we also didn't have. Those who are still there STILL don't have any of the above.
As for 3X, where does THIS number come from? I honestly can't say I've seen this kind of wage disparity anywhere, never mind public vs. private.
Anyway, the thing is, low pay and all, I'd go back to work there in a flash because, unlike the private sector, there is a real sense of community working at a large post-secondary institution, and being around a place of higher learning is good for the soul.
Peace,
Pierre
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Well, most government employees (specifically federal ones), and the 3x number was from some information I read which specifically regarded secretaries. The workers in Alberta get screwed over thanks to Klein. Profs also make a pretty hefty wage no matter which way you slice it.
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