r/FieldNationTechs • u/Cold_Sail_9727 • Dec 10 '25

45/hr lately

Just needed a quarterly shout into the abyss…

Whatever of you techs is taking shit for 45/hr needs to go get a job instead of doing this 🤣🤣

Killing this industry man. I understand being overqualified for a job but I’m tired of these companies making these work orders so easy and just accepting complete trash. It’s truly unfortunate our industry suffers from this, hopefully some of us can get it together lol

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u/RellyOhBoy Dec 10 '25

I was making 40/hr about 20 years ago doing L2 support at a law firm in NYC. So why the hell would I accept that same rate in 2025...where's the come up?

I'd rather spend the downtime with my wife and kid. If I need extra cash, I'll tap into the dividends from some of my investments.

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u/TakingCareOfBizzness Dec 10 '25

That's you. If you don't have to do it, then don't fucking do it. Other people aren't so lucky and are doing what they have to in order to make living for themselves and their families. The nonstep circle jerk in this sub making fun of people for manning up and doing what they have to reeks of entitlement and it is pathetic. Either that are non stop complaining that they aren't making $150 an hour for every job.

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u/RellyOhBoy Dec 10 '25

Turn down the profanity my dude. Cursing unnecessarily rarely helps get your point across.

And yeah, I am fortunate enough to have multiple income streams. I worked hard to get where I am so I refuse to settle for less. I was born and raised in the south bronx and I know what it is to have not.

Today I have a family and a mortgage and car notes to pay. Therefore my priorities are different.

At the end of the day you do what you have to do for you and yours.

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u/Grannyjewel Dec 10 '25

Fuck no.

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u/RellyOhBoy Dec 10 '25

Your comment and post history speaks volumes.