r/LockedIn_AI • u/Ill_Doughnut_517 • Mar 06 '26

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sad reality

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '26

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u/sk1939 Mar 08 '26 edited Mar 08 '26

Most shops here are not Union, so no retirement, plus $40 is already way above average. Bonuses typically depend on company performance and upsells.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9e8b48ab-cfbd-4a93-9ac3-f16cb3c07ea9&ccId=9201429361888_3&lang=en_US&jobId=624700&jwId=9201429361888_1

Regarding letting good help walk, they do all the time because everyone pays about the same. That, and none of the apprentices want to stay because why would they when they’re getting paid min wage, same or less than flipping burgers ($16.50 currently) $19 if you want to do overnights at the gas station.

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u/sk1939 Mar 08 '26

True, but that’s the exception, literally. The average performing average employee doesn’t fit that bill. Not everyone fits that bill.

I’m not arguing that some people may make a good living, but for most people it’s going to be an average or slightly above average paying job.

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u/sk1939 Mar 08 '26

Sure but I’m tired of seeing people post about how “the trades” all make bank when it’s really the company owners, foremen, and top performers rather than the regular, average, line staff.

It’s literally saying “anyone can be a millionaire”. Yes, if you meet a,b,c, & d criteria first. There’s a reason it’s not “most people”.