First of all, in order to ask your boss for a raise, you’ll need to know you’re worth it. Have you made improvements at work? Have you pulled some late nights? If you’re confident in your abilities and what you’ve done for the company, then you have what it takes to follow it through.

How much am I worth?

There are some secrets to negotiating salary increases, but first do your research to find out what you think you’re worth. Find out what the industry standard for your industry, and then think about what you do. First check out Monster.com’s (more…)

Physician Sub Speciality Salaries

The sub specialities you get into following medical school will influence several factors in your life including your salary/pay scale, the time spent on-call, the number of hours in the office, and obviously the type of procedures you do. Some physicians spend 30 hours a week while others spend upwards of 80. Some will make $200k while others break $1 million. The following salaries can vary greatly depending on how aggresive you are doing extra billable procedures, time spent on call, investments in equipment, hospital visits and more.

Base Information † Allied-Physicians.com, Medical Economics
Updated 1/07

An Associate Degree is equal to approximately 2 years of school. It is also equal to almost 90% more earnings than one without the degree. It’s best to be in this category.

1. Computer Support Specialists $59,480

The number one top paying job requiring an associate degree is a Computer Specialist. A Computer Specialist can be one of many computer professionals, from help desk technicians to network admins, providing technical assistance to network security. An associate degree in IT or a related field will often get you in the door.

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U.S. Military Soldiers in Iraq

First, what do U.S. military soldiers get paid? Less than $2000 per month, with beginning ranks making just over $1000. That’s little reward for working in the most dangerous job sector we have. With news reports stating that very little body armor or basic vehicle protection is available to our troops, many soldiers are forced to pay for their own armor. Many, at least 15,000 have been wounded and over 2000 have died. Bottom line, easily the worst job.

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School isn’t for everyone. Not everyone is for school. But that doesn’t mean you have to flip burgers for the rest of you life. There are actually good paying jobs out there that don’t require degrees, and don’t break your back. This doesn’t mean it’s easy to do, but if you can prove yourself, work hard, you can actually dodge the dreaded books and classrooms. Be advised, although you don’t need a degree, it might take longer, and it will require a moderate to an extensive amount of on-the-job training or apprenticeship.

Writer – Average Income: $44,350
Web Designer / Developer – Average income: $55,450
Artist/Musician/Actor – Average income: $50,360
Management – Medical Office Administrator, Medical Records Manager, Human Resources Manager – Average income: $33,290
Computer Support Technician – Average income: $38,380
Dog Handler – Average income: $36,150
Sales and Sales Manager – Average Income: $48,220
Dental Assistant, Veterinarian Technician, Clinical Medical
Assistant – Average income: $34,850
Insurance Specialist – Average income: $45,330
Air traffic controller - Average income: $102,030
Storage and distribution manager - Average income: $66,600
Transportation manager - Average income: $66,600
Police and detectives supervisor - Average income: $64,430
Non-retail sales manager - Average income: $59,300
Forest fire fighting and prevention supervisor -Average income: $58,920
Municipal fire fighting and prevention supervisor - Average income: $58,902
Real estate broker - Average income: $58,720
Elevator installers and repairer - Average income: $58,710
Sales representative - Average income: $58,580
Child support, missing persons and unemployment insurance fraud investigator - Average income: $53,900
Criminal investigators and special agent - Average income: $53,990
Immigration and Customs inspector - Average income: $53,990
Police detective - Average Income: $53,990
Police identification and records officer - Average income: $53,990
Talent director - Average income: $52,840

For a complete list of careers, pay scales, job outlook and more, click here.

Ref:
CNN - 20 great jobs that don’t require a degree.
Also see the book 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree.

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