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Bossman:
I think you guys get my drift. I may have misspoken regarding the $19 minimum wage comparison. However, RN's definitely make more than that here in Chicago. But the bottom line is the IT salaries of $700k and stuff quoted here is definitely not correct. As I mentioned I have been a consultant in this field for a long time. There is no need to believe anything we write here guys. All the info you need is out there.

Backfornow:
In my state and major city in my state it is $7.25. Doesnt get worse than that. With the cost of living being high in NYC, what should a person aim for making in order to live comfortably there? Not extravagantly but just an everday person.

Homguy:
whoa! Is that how small Canada's economy is ? Its way easier entering canada legitimately than the US hence my reason for relocating there. Maybe after settling sufficiently one may consider the Us. But with the 'rate' of gun violence in the US its becoming a scary place for me,personally.
Thanks for the heads-up tho.

Originalsly:
When aiming...the sky is the limit!...To live comfortably depends on the person and other factors. Rent is the main issue.... bear in mind...X $/hr is before any taxes. ...and other deductions. I would guess $25/hr would really boil down to actually about $15 ....40hr /wk...if a full time employee. Then factoring in type of job...White collar.... salary...not much overtime. Blue collar...mainly bi weekly and often lots of overtime.
Rent...depends...One bedroom...like $1300/month is? on the lower end of average. Electricity and gas...not much....phone/tv...up to you...but not bad. Food...cost can be low...and so is transportation...depending on if you are just a home to work to home person and doesn't get around much. I would say $30/hr you can manage.

Backfornow:
Hmm, so I think I understand. So $30/ hr NY money is like $20/hr in Indiana for instance. One bedroom is $1300 there in NYC? How are people surviving off of minimum wage and less than $30? Unless these people are commuters, traveling to the city for work but living outside of the city to afford it.

kroger:
Just because you dont make a certain amount doesn't mean its not attainable.. The guy in question is an independent contractor and a senior level Security Analyst. I you read my post carefully i said he does multiple jobs from home. Right now he has 4 contract jobs he is working on right now.. To each his own..

Babyvet:
I think the people in the city are sharing rent. When I went to New York, I found a lot of people sharing apartment to afford rent . I personally can not live in New York , too congested for me But a lot of immigrants like the place.

Backfornow:
Hmm, so I think I understand. So $30/ hr NY money is like $20/hr in Indiana for instance. One bedroom is $1300 there in NYC? How are people surviving off of minimum wage and less than $30? Unless these people are commuters, traveling to the city for work but living outside of the city to afford it.

Backfornow:
Its ok. Ive done it too. I think we all have learned that everyone is responsible for themselves in getting the right information.
Being in IT for a long time are you seeing a shift towards AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)? And if so what areas are you seeing that the most now? Suppposedly that is the next thing on the horizon.

kylexy61:
The economy of Canada isn't "small". Canada has the 10th largest economy in the world, a pretty impressive feat considering its population is only 37 million. USA simply has a behemoth of an economy, which pretty much dwarfs that of any other country in the world. Carlifornia, by virtue of its land size and population (39 million), could aptly be considered country on its own. Then suddenly, it isn't too surprising anymore that it has a bigger economy than Canada.

Originalsly:
Living outside the city...e.g in the suburbs...Long Island...rent is cheaper...but you must have a car..... or commute costs not only to the city..but almost anywhere you want to go...driving is a must. Add car insurance...which is not cheap...then fuel costs?....not as easy as you will think.One really doesn't need a car in NYC...forget Uber, taxi, etc...public transportation can get you almost anywhere anytime. Rent is the big hurdle in the city...and for low income earners...there are lots of social services to help them cope. ...even for the homeless...but....papers is a must in almost all cases except for medical emergencies...then your status doesn't matter. Despite all this.... family/friend support is verrrry important.

Bossman:
AI is certainly slowly picking up steam. And there are several programming languages that will certainly aid that, Python, Lisp, Java, etc. So, anyone that's into software Dev., learning any of these languages is plus. Cyber security, virtualization/cloud computing are also the wave right now.

Babyvet:
No the Rn in general do not get stuck in third shift or in critical care. The general hours for bedside hospital nursing is 7am-7pm and 7pm - 7am , but there are variations. Top place to work is critical care for new graduates nurses. A new nurse can work anywhere that accepts new graduate nurses. In order to work as a RN you after finishing from school, you need to get a state license, which requires passing the nlcex( the boards), in the addition to meeting the state requirement. Some people may have great difficulty passing the boards, some states have limits on how many times you can take the boards and may require you to take a refresher course after a certain amount. Some people may not be able to pass the background check. There is a high turn rate in nursing which is due to many reasons, people get burn out due to low wages, being over worked, some facilities are very understaffed, unrealistic demands from management and patients etc. Another big thing is liability as well. Also this job is not the most glamaourous, you have exposure to blood pathogens, urine, feces and contagious diseases. Who really knows if your work mate ever started the nursing program or actually finished. I found quite a few people lying that they're in nursing school or actual nurses.

Originalsly:
There is the Federal Minimum Wage...that is nationwide. ...but wages can be above. How much above depends on cost of living in the location. I'm in New York City in New York State.. (Lagos, Lagos State)...New York City minimum wage is $13.50..... but outside NYC ..other places in NYS...it is $11.75.
On RN earning $19/hr....I wouldn't doubt before knowing location.Mississippi. ..Tennessee. ..Kansas....it can very well be since some States have a veryyyy low cost of living and many workers there are really paid federal minimum wage or just above so the RN there at $19hr can be living larger than one in NYC $35 hr. But I know $19hr for LPN let alone RN is not happening in NYC.

salford:
This is one of the reasons I mentioned that the US and Canada are completely different countries. In Canada, Nurses that decides to move and work in smaller cities or towns actually get paid more wages than the ones working in big cities. Reason being that there is an oversupply of nurses in big cities and it's very difficult for them to get a full time permanent jobs let alone higher wages. Competition is intense in bigger cities. Same applies to Pharmacists in Canada.
Toronto which is Canadas biggest city for example has the cheapest wage for alot of profession in Canada.

FrankNetter:
My placement test scores were more than enough for me to get into the Nursing program. So i booked an appointment with a course advisor and drove down to the school to speak with one. I registered for 4 classes with a total of 13 credit hours.
Pre-registering for the classes was a good idea for me because towards the beginning of the term, the classes tend to get filled up and once the maximum has reached, you would not be accepted for that class (even if you be Dangote pikin).
A deadline date for payment of tuition (or part of it) was given to me. As the date approached, you have to pay or you would be dropped from those classes and have to scramble for the next available ones or you'd be frozen out.

These are the classes I registered for, along with the tuition fees.

As you can see in the photos, the “residency status” shows: in district. That’s the reason the fees are much lower. For an international student, the fees would not be the same

Tunmise100:
Franknetter wishing you all the best in your studies. Go and Excel.

FrankNetter:
Thanks bro.

Give me one second guys, I'll continue the update shortly, gotta drop my sis off at the airport.

paroh137:
No wonder. I think I just seen you, driving recklessly too Na black and black you wear abi?

paroh137:
No wonder. I think I just seen you, driving recklessly too Na black and black you wear abi?

Bossman:
AI is certainly slowly picking up steam. And there are several programming languages that will certainly aid that, Python, Lisp, Java, etc. So, anyone that's into software Dev., learning any of these languages is plus. Cyber security, virtualization/cloud computing are also the wave right now.

paroh137:
No wonder. I think I just seen you, driving recklessly too Na black and black you wear abi?

lordally:
BOSSMAN I'm considering going in Software development ....and I don't wanna make a mistake going into a module that isn't relevant!!! please based on your experience , which aspect would you advice or suggest I go into?

FrankNetter:

Na me be that! Your eye sharp o!

paroh137:
This is not your car you're driving ba?