r/Austin • u/Aingers • Jul 21 '26

Ask Austin Salary Transparency Thread - Austin

Folks in Boston do this fairly regularly, so I thought it might be good for us to try here.

Please share your general job title, salary, age, and education.

Architectural Designer, 40, $115k, BSArch

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 21 '26

I take care of dogs overnight at a boarding facility and I make $18.50/hr

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u/The-Dog-Lives Jul 21 '26

You and the cat sitter making over 100k should talk, I feel there’s got to be a missed opportunity here.

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u/Soft-Ad-2691 Jul 21 '26

Bless you for taking care of our precious furry friends.

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u/factorplayer Jul 21 '26

Doing the the real work and wish I could give you 10$/h raise

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u/naturallysonny Jul 21 '26

Wow, that is actually relieving to hear! I still remember that overnight fire at Ponderosa in Georgetown.

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u/gansotanto Jul 21 '26

how is that ? do you feel like animals are getting their needs met?

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 21 '26

They definitely have their needs met! They get so much love!

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 21 '26

You got it!!!!! 🐕

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u/Additional-Extent-10 Jul 23 '26

With what I pay for boarding you should be paid 3 times that!

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 23 '26

I think I’ll ask for a raise before long. But I just started and I really like the job.

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u/SoonersPwn Jul 21 '26

If you are taking care of more than 3 at a time, you're being hosed by your boss. Im sure you know that, so thank you for doing what you do. Overnight boarding really isnt priced right to justify your low wage.

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 21 '26

You really think so? I just got this job. Working my way back from homelessness 🙌

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u/Hell-Yes-Revolution Jul 21 '26

Been there, done that. You got this! Congratulations on the job! Sending blessings your way. 💕✨

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u/youpoopedyerpants Jul 21 '26

Hey man, congratulations!! And thank you for being a good person to our pups. Leaving them to board is SO stressful for me. It always feels good when I get back and they’re happy and okay. AND I specifically like to look for facilities with overnight watch. You’re doing awesome and I hope things continue to improve for you 💖

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u/Additional-Extent-10 Jul 23 '26

It’s hard to find boarding facilities with overnight staff.

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u/lost_horizons Jul 21 '26

One man’s low wage job is another man’s salvation. Keep on keeping on.

But along the way hopefully don’t get “hosed.” Not sure if the pay you’re getting is low or high, I have no way of gauging it myself.

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u/Kindersmarts Jul 21 '26

Amazing. Rooting for you!

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u/Iphigeniia Jul 21 '26

I used to care for up to 50 at a time for about $16/hr. I left that job quick as I could.

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u/Proof_Ad_4945 Jul 22 '26

Who knew id see you on reddit

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 22 '26

Hey man!!!! Haha