average hourly wage....

[Rockslinger]

i had the opportunity to peek into my boss' invoices and couldn't believe he charged his client's $350/hr for consultation fees

Was reviewing a recent invoice from our accounting firm. One of the items was a $1,000 an hour fee for one of their senior partners. When we asked, we were told that the firm's liability insurance skyrocketed (Enron and stuff) and also this senior partner was nearing retirement so have to build a war chest for him.

P.S. Don't forget that there are all kinds of expenses supported by your boss' $350 per hour. For example, there is the $10 per hour that you make. Maple Leaf hockey tickets for clients. Blackberry charges. Rent. Paper clips.

 

[LKD]

Was reviewing a recent invoice from our accounting firm. One of the items was a $1,000 an hour fee for one of their senior partners. When we asked, we were told that the firm's liability insurance skyrocketed (Enron and stuff) and also this senior partner was nearing retirement so have to build a war chest for him.

P.S. Don't forget that there are all kinds of expenses supported by your boss' $350 per hour. For example, there is the $10 per hour that you make. Maple Leaf hockey tickets for clients. Blackberry charges. Rent. Paper clips.

haha he was my boss, the person I worked with, not the owner of the firm... The company pays the rent and other expenses. There were about 30 of them with his status working at the firm, which employs 3500 ppl worldwide. I wonder how much actually goes into his own pocket though

 

[tboy]

It's all relative.

I knew a guy who last year was making minimum wage, but the equity of the enterprise he was involved with probably increased.

A friend once told me about his lawyer friend who worked something like 80 hours per week, and made $100,000 per year. That lawyer one day felt so tired he decided to do the math. For the hours worked and the pay, it worked out to about $8 a hour.

If you can hack it, get into computers. Relatively easy work for a decent wage, provided that one can land a job nowadays.

All the best on whatever you decide on.

Which is why I quit the corporate world. I tried to explain this to the GM once (that I could make the same hourly rate by flipping burgers) and he said "but where's the challenge? And did you factor in your bonus on that salary? I said "what bonus? We haven't had one in 5 yrs..."

The numbers on that site are low. I don't know ANY translator who made less than 35 cents a word the last time I checked (10 yrs ago) and if it is a technical translator, it was around $1.00 a word......

 

[Rockslinger]

Which is why I quit the corporate world.

My RMT is quietly building a clientele on the side. She works 4 days a week for the clinic and 2 days on her "private" clients. Once her private clientele reaches a critical mass, she will quit the clinic.

 

[red]

So I've been giving some thought to a career change,
and going back to school to learn a trade
(though i have no intentions of retiring from escorting any time soon, i promise I'm simply ready for a change.

Admittedly there are a few things i find myself drawn to...and in my research I was comparing wages with regards to specific jobs

I found this site...
http://www.onestep.on.ca/ows/Ows99_Eng/occ_list_ON_e.html

and the numbers it is listing seem really low. anyone come across a more accurate site, or do you think this site is accurate?

for some it is taboo to discuss i know. hope this isn't too tacky but honestly, im only trying to get real about what the average person makes. its easy to become disillusioned hanging out with either CEO's or broke artists all the time. lol (just kidding, kinda)

what have you folks made per hour in your various employment incarnations?

its a good idea. a trade or a profession is the way to go.

 

[LKD]

which school will you be attending? I'm sure many guys would like to enroll in the program too lol

 

[snowleopard]

I think the average Canadian's salary is around $40,000/year, or about 20/hr. Of course some CEO's make that in week, and some starving artists survive on less than minimum wage.

To me, ultimately, one's personal happiness should be the determining factor, not how much money you have at the end of the day. Find something that you really enjoy doing, that allows you to get out of bed and feel good about going to work. Sure, you'll want to be paid fair and equitable wages for your chosen field, but even if you are making an above average salary, if you're really not happy doing what you're doing, what does it matter.

Life is short ... don't waste precious time doing something that leaves you feeling unfulfilled and unhappy just because it pays well. Of course, being happy and well paid would be the preferred option ... and there is no reason why you can't have both. Go for it!

 

[Ashley Dupree]

Which goes back to Miss Maya's question. I would guess that going from SP to employee will be difficult. Aside from the hourly rate difference, the loss of autonomy is a huge factor. A trade or profession would allow you to (eventually) set up your own business.

I left sp business and make just under 40 K a year for small company and get to work from home most of time. After be sp I got tired of same stuff and customers become jerk. I knew it time to move on. if sp has her shit together leaving money behind wont matter. soon or leter we all change, beauty fade and you need backup plan. while I get paid less it is more reward to see my effort look at by manager for brain and ambition, not body or how good I have to look. I still see customer in sp business but I get to choose who I want to see not who I have to see. I use this money for extra or play money or car repair. to me autonomy is not put up with bullshit from people who dont respect you. while this happen in every job it definitely transparant as sp. escort job is good for make money to go on nice trip or buy some clothe. in this economy nothing secure and for sp looking for career change, it is good idea.

 

[a 1 player]

I can only tell you about Manufacturing Management as that has been my career for the last 20 years or so.

As a supervisor one could expect 35,000-65,000 depending on experience
As a superintendent one could expect 50,000-100,000 depending on experience
As a plant manager one could expect 75,000-400,000 depending on experience

Of course, all dependent on the size of the company and the product being produced. The $400,000 would be for something like managing a G.M., Ford, or Toyota plant. And to get one of those jobs one should have an Engineering degree coupled with an MBA and at least 20+ years of experience.

 

[Rockslinger]

I still see customer in sp business but I get to choose who I want to see not who I have to see.

I know a few dancers who have this business model. Since they dance in a club they get to meet the men and pick and choose who they offer their "delux menu".

 

[Rockslinger]

I think the average Canadian's salary is around $40,000/year, or about 20/hr. Of course some CEO's make that in week, and some starving artists survive on less than minimum wage.

I don't know the exact number but I am sure my full service stockbroker makes north of $500,000 a year. I was in his office and I saw a plaque that said he is a member of the "Millionaire Club". Furthermore, his client list is his to sell or pass along to his son (should he join the business).

It seems to me that Miss Blue already has the interpersonal and marketing skills to be a stockbroker. Plus, I imagine she is much better looking than my 45 year old male broker.

 

[enduser1]

Not to nitpick..but I'm glad he's a lawyer and doesn't have to use math...as if he makes $100,000 a year, and you divide that by 52 weeks in a year...that brings him to $1923.08 per week. If he is working 80 hours, then take 1923/80, which leaves you with an average of $24 an hour. Even if he worked every single hour of the week which is 1923/168, he still makes over $10 an hr.

Obviously, your lawyer friend was full of shit or just trying to make you feel bad for him.

Please, lets keep things accurate here.

I wonder if that is gross or net. If his gross revenue is $100,000.00, and his overhead is 50% his take home is 50,000.00 minus taxes, say $11,000.00, he is looking at a take home of $39,000.00.

If his 100,000.00 is net pre tax actually that is not too bad, but there are other skilled trades that pay as well.

EU

 

[Rockslinger]

I wonder if that is gross or net. If his gross revenue is $100,000.00, and his overhead is 50% his take home is 50,000.00

I did a bit of Accounting 101 bookkkeeping for an oncologist (check spelling) as a favour to a friend about 6-7 years ago. Her gross was $350,000 (pretty good, eh?) but after deducting office rent, telephone, reception and assistant salaries, etc., etc. she netted only about $150,000 - $200,000.

 

[a 1 player]

I did a bit of Accounting 101 bookkkeeping for an oncologist (check spelling) as a favour to a friend about 6-7 years ago. Her gross was $350,000 (pretty good, eh?) but after deducting office rent, telephone, reception and assistant salaries, etc., etc. she netted only about $150,000 - $200,000.

Netting $150,00-$200,000 is still huge money.

 

[Miss Maya Blue]

t t t tangents. (and a few of my own)

(firstly, i'd love to hear more about what everyday people make...lol)

and as for the RMT thing...it was something i considered pretty seriously. Those of you who have enjoyed a massage from me know why.... I love making people feel good. I also enjoy directing people towards great health.

But what I have understood is that RMT's typically have a lifespan of about 5 years before it becomes too physically taxing. RMT's can end up developing carpal tunnel and other joint problems....its really a lot of hard work. If you are wired like me, sp'ing makes more sense and is more fun lol.

As for the comments about beauty fading, and escorts having an expiry date on their careers. I feel a differently. I honestly don't see why a woman can't work into their 50's in the SP industry, *if they wanted to*

Sure your body will change, and perhaps your rates will too, but I think there will always be someone who can appreciate an older woman. (younger guys included lol) and I imagine not every 55 year old wants nothing but 22 year old escorts all the time, right?

So long as I take great care of myself, and remain happy and randy, it is possible. I look at my mom at 55 and she looks fantastic. By 55 I hope to be a fully fledged tantric goddess with every little known technique of pleasure in my repertoire.

But then I think I am wired a little differently then most

p.s thanks for the well wishing in pm's folks.

 

[LKD]

anyone in the computer engineering field? The pay seems to be very good... Know friends who started with $100K+ right out of University at Microsoft. And from what I heard, the recession isn't affecting the computer engineers. Microsoft is still hiring programmers.

 

[Moraff]

I was making $25/hr at a job I enjoyed, then the company was sold and the new company moved us to new digs an hour commute (for me) away. The boosting of my pay to $29/hr didn't compensate for the loss of enjoying my job (major difference in philosophies between the two companies) so I quit.

Found something closer to home for about $22/hr, but with a much more enjoyable environment, plus more room for advancement down the road.

 

[demien2k5]

Here is a joke about consultants. A consultant is someone who knows 87 ways to make love but doesn't have a girlfriend.

Hey, that's a funny one...I'll have to remember to tell that one to my personal wealth manager next time I'm at the bank checking in on my multi-million $ financial portfolio, established by, you guessed it, a successful executive consulting career. Maya should seriously consider management consulting as a career stream possibility. My own personal wealth was established only after leaving the US Military as a nothing more than a Master Gunnery Sergeant in 1995, proving even a dummy like me can make some good bucks with a little hard work and few breaks...

 

[Rockslinger]

I imagine not every 55 year old wants nothing but 22 year old escorts all the time, By 55 I hope to be a fully fledged tantric goddess with every little known technique of pleasure in my repertoire.

What is Miss Blue saying? Isn't she the same person who said she won't entertain any gentleman north of +++ (I won't mention the number to save her embarressment)? Now she is trying to convince us there is life after 55? Are the orbits of the Earth and the Moon out of whack?

 

[Dark Chimera]

the numbers it is listing seem really low. do you think this site is accurate?

I agree.

Even though it is 1999


These number seem way too low.


The comparative pay between professions also seems off.