Jobs in Alaska and big bucks in "less desirable" spots

[tima]

It's kind of like car buying where the price that they advertise is after 10 rebates, which you only qualify for 2. Remove the other 8 rebates and the price goes up.

The salaries advertised can be increased by doing more hours monthly, adding a few extra shifts every month, etc. Once you start removing these extra stuff, the salary will go down.

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[GeneralVeers]

It's kind of like car buying where the price that they advertise is after 10 rebates, which you only qualify for 2. Remove the other 8 rebates and the price goes up.

The salaries advertised can be increased by doing more hours monthly, adding a few extra shifts every month, etc. Once you start removing these extra stuff, the salary will go down.

That is why I never look at the salary quoted. Sure they can say salary is $450K per year, but if you're working 160 hours a month to get that, it's not a bargain. I always look at the quoted hourly, or "median hourly" if they are paid by RVU. The hourly will give you a better idea of how much you will make given the workload you are comfortable with.

I work one place where the hourly goes up $75/hour if I work more than 144 hours. Do I want to do that? Not really, and haven't yet.