11-14-2012, 05:45 AM
I just skimmed the article. The facts of which play a large part in this discussion.
- There is a free training program for students
"The program focuses on the machines found in today's factories. Students are taught to operate the computers, read blueprints, and learn trigonometry to make precise measurements. Almost a year's worth of training packed into 16 weeks."
- They can still collect unemployment during this time
- "Most of the students here will start at jobs paying 12 dollars an hour. Skilled machinists can earn upwards of $60,000 a year. "
I think $12/hr is reasonable as long as it doesn't take long to work your way up. As cbelt3 noted, pay at his company starts at $0. If you don't produce quality products, you don't get paid. Similar to a commission only sales position.
You gotta work and do a good job to get paid well. Imagine that.
- There is a free training program for students
"The program focuses on the machines found in today's factories. Students are taught to operate the computers, read blueprints, and learn trigonometry to make precise measurements. Almost a year's worth of training packed into 16 weeks."
- They can still collect unemployment during this time
- "Most of the students here will start at jobs paying 12 dollars an hour. Skilled machinists can earn upwards of $60,000 a year. "
I think $12/hr is reasonable as long as it doesn't take long to work your way up. As cbelt3 noted, pay at his company starts at $0. If you don't produce quality products, you don't get paid. Similar to a commission only sales position.
You gotta work and do a good job to get paid well. Imagine that.