It’s not like the government is exactly paying fair wages themselves either. Ask any teacher, nurse, researcher or anyone else working in the public sector.

As a scientist, I’d get a major wage increase if I’d switch to the private sector. I mean I’ve got a PhD in physics, and I’m making $43k per year before taxes. Not meaning that as a complaint, just making the point that the government is not exactly treating their laborers much better.

After inflation being in double digits, I got a wage increase of 2%, at least the private sector averaged on 7% or so.

[–] zerkrazus@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I hear you and I'm sorry that you have to deal with that. I haven't even gotten a 2% raise in years. Funny how the government has no issue giving themselves (i.e. the politicians) raises whenever they want.

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Not meaning that as a complaint

I feel like you have a legitimate basis for complaint. I'm a fucking school bus driver and the only reason I make less than you is that I only get 20 hours a week. The more senior drivers who work 40+ hours a week make close to $60K (with health insurance and a pension).

Maybe Physicists should join the Teamsters with us lol.