Poll: Do people really need $100,000/£100,000 a year salleries?

[crazyfoxdemon]

I live in a rich area now, but I grew up in a middle class area and am used to rolling up my sleeves and getting a job done myself rather then hire someone to do it for me... In fact, over the summer, while I was mowing my lawn, someone walked by and thought I was hired labor and asked me how much I charged for lawn care... That just pissed me off.. And that's why I usually hate rich people.. At least the ones around where I live.. They are just way too stuck up...

 

[Kinguendo]

To live in downtown New York you need a lot more than that!!

You wouldnt if everything took a nose-dive... if everyone was paid what they actually earned prices would be forced to comply.

I'm sure you could tell me the magic number of what 'actually earned' should be, but just because you find it fair, doesn't mean anyone else would : (

Its no secret that the amount of work the poeple do on the lower levels is not represented by how much they are paid... if that were so profits of the "boss" would take a major hit. So clearly their work is worth more than they are being paid... they earn more than they get.

And I am sure if it were all to change tomorrow people would claim it be unfair that people who were under their boot and heel yesterday are now liberated from wage slavery and recieve what they earn... why? Because now the people who raked in millions for doing nothing now get nothing for doing nothing. However, those cries will be met with much louder laughter. I would rather the majority of people be paid what they earn over the few being given what they dont. Its a dream at present but its a good one.

 

[Syntax Error]

Where you live plays a very big part. I make roughly $500 (without taxes) per month, and that's considered high for someone going in his first job. "Live within your means" is probably the most universal quotation I've heard.

Captcha: ervicla funds. I'll find it and make me a millionaire!

 

[8bitlove2a03]

If you had 15 kids and you were the sole income earner of the household, I could understand a $100,000 salary. Some people I'm sure can argue one way or another about whether or not someone deserves that kind of salary, but an average five person American household with two people working full time by no means needs either person earning that much. Frankly, if you have two people making $100k each in a four person household, they best be making some hefty charitable donations.

 

[Sonic Doctor]

The title pretty much speaks for itself but I would like to know what you think. I don't come from a background where either of my parents, nor both their salleries combined, earned £100,000 but I had a good childhood and a decent education and given the current economic climate I'm inclined to believe that the hefty sallery makes people complacent and bigotted

Whatever people get other people to pay them, that is what they get paid. It has nothing to do with deserving, or what people need.

If I get paid over $100,000 a year and I feel I "need" all of it to live my life, then that is what happens. If I earned it legally, meaning I didn't harm anybody to get it, then nobody should ever have the right to take it away from me or tell me what to do with it or tell me I don't need it.

Besides, try living in a big city with only $100,000 a year. In most big cities, $100,000 a year is upper lower class, lower middle if the person is lucky.

This world isn't a fairytale. If people want money they have to work for it. If they get it legally, it doesn't matter if they need it or not they earned it.

 

[Kinguendo]

Humor me, tell me what one should earn then, for being:

1)A Police Officer
2)A Firefighter
3)A High School Teacher
4)A Heart Surgeon
5)A Construction Worker

I agree CEO's in the USA get more than they should.

I'm not trying to call you out on anything, I am just curious what you think proper pay should be.

Depends, a police officer who does nothing but sit around harrassing people because of his powerful position? Nothing, in fact no thats harsh... he should get something, but what? Oh right, fired.

A firefighter that risks his life to save someone whenever that need arises... (I am British so I can only relate to the pound sterling, so thats the currency I am thinking of when I say these.) about £60k. Maybe throw in a hefty bonus every year for exemplary commitment to his work (with the offer of a lump sum or to be added as a wage booster throughout the year as to avoid the so called "burning a hole in your pocket" effect that large sums can have on people). These examples apply to any of those positions... if they achieve high standards they recieve high payments but without knowing what each example does I cant possibly say just based on their job title.

All of these jobs are important and 3 out of 5 have much higher potentially life threatening scenarios so deserve hazards pay and the other 2 require extended education so deserve boosted pay for that dedication as well, which should equal hazard pay... that seems fair, right?

 

[Jkudo]

Some child support cases, involving rich people, demand more than 100k every 2 months.

Some say the middle class is gone, and it's rich vs poor again...

: (

That is insanity...idk if the middle class is gone completely but the gap is increasing. People are getting richer and more are getting poorer.

 

[John the Gamer]

How else would all those professional sports players buy the required golden teeth and massive mansions, whilst they preform a job that is TOTALLY necessary for the survival of human society (massive sarcasm).

It depends on the importance of your job and the responsibility you get. Let's say country leaders (members of parliament) should earn a lot, just as presidents and CEO's, as they are responsible for a lot of people. Bonusses are - sadly - also mandatory, as most humans are lazy and need extra motivation to do more than they are obliged to do.

And also I need that kind of salary. because I really need a big mansion and some new golden teeth. (If only it were true)

 

[WanderingFool]

The title pretty much speaks for itself but I would like to know what you think. I don't come from a background where either of my parents, nor both their salleries combined, earned £100,000 but I had a good childhood and a decent education and given the current economic climate I'm inclined to believe that the hefty sallery makes people complacent and bigotted

Well, I put the "only if they earn it option" Which basically goes if they earn the $100,000, then they better be saving lives. Just please... dont get me started on lawyers...

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

It's not about what the employee needs, it's about what the employer needs. By offering large salaries buisnesses attract proffesionals that would otherwise go to a different job.

Seriously, do you not understand capitalism? This is why all those Facebook groups saying 'Soldiers should earn £100000 a week' are fucking moronic.

 

[Pyode]

The only people I would even think about putting a wage cap on would be government officials.

If we took the money away from these positions you would hopefully get more people running for office who legitimately care and are actually trying to do what they think is right for the country as opposed to just doing whatever keeps them in office.

I would never support something like that for people in the free market.

Also this...

The only bigot I can see here, ironically, is the OP.

 

[Hashime]

100k a year is not that much actually. My parents combined pull in close to 90k a year and I can tell you the extra 10 would help immensely, but we would not be in a mansion somewhere. Of course I am a triplet and 2 of us are going to university at the moment with the third heading out soon. I have to cover all my tuition, but my parents help with food and books. With Canadian taxes, the cost of energy, and some unfortunate circumstances earlier on my family is not doing particularly well.

100k a year for a single person is a ton, but for a family of 5 it does not go that far.

 

[CATB320]

No, you don't need $100,000 a year. But there are plenty of people who worked hard to get there who have earned it. It doesn't necessarily mean they're arrogant or entitled.

 

[Ewyx]

It's not about the amount of money, but what you end up doing with it...

 

[Tron-tonian]

My wife spent 16 years in post-secondary education, all to learn more and better ways to save you after your heart attack. Don't forget the fun parts of training like working all-night in a hospital after working a full day, then getting up in the morning and going back to work.

How much are you willing to pay for her to save you or a loved one?

 

[fingerbang143]

Nobody needs it, but it is unheard of for someone with a shoddy work ethic to make six figures a year.