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immersedinideas OP t1_iyflpwg wrote

Reply to comment by pretentiousignoramus in I miss Vermont so much by immersedinideas

Customer service/sales management. I had a relatively well paying job there, but it was about the max pay I could find. It just wasn’t enough when you have a disabled partner and not just yourself to take care of.

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johneerottn2dacore t1_iyfmjcl wrote

And I'm sorry the hear about your partner, I'm semi disabled with Crohns, so I get it all too well. hugs to you 2 from Vermont

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immersedinideas OP t1_iyfpns0 wrote

Thank you! I wish you the best with your health and making it in VT!

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Vermalien t1_iyg6rv3 wrote

Enterprise in Rutland is hiring for such a position right now. Just saying…

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immersedinideas OP t1_iyg7ioo wrote

Without disclosing too much personal info, I’ll just say I’m very familiar with the company.

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Vermalien t1_iyg82h8 wrote

A-ha. Sounds like I’m glad they didn’t choose me for the role, then :)

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immersedinideas OP t1_iyg8rmc wrote

I mean, it’s not a bad company to work for and the pay isn’t bad for VT. The hours are long though. But it’s not enough for my particular situation to do ok in the state.

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Vermalien t1_iygfop8 wrote

Well, I threw out some shit, and this one ain’t stick. I just used them for a rental and they were dolls.

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Wageslavesyndrome t1_iyhtkpa wrote

I hear you 110%. I have a wife that is disabled in a wheelchair and I’m trying to tread water to not drown because the jobs pay like ass out here and it’s expensive as hell.

But my wife grew up here and doesn’t want to leave so I’m stuck in this beautiful lovely state. Obviously there’s worse things in life but being in my 40s and living paycheck to paycheck is very depressing, no matter how wonderful this state is. There’s no money for the future, barely any money to enjoy recreational activities, and any hiccup in life causes immense stress on my finances.

My review in November was immaculate, was told that my company is glad I’m apart of their “family” and my work is top notch. Got a raise of .75%. Not 75 cents/hr, not 75%, but .75%, a three-quarter of one percent raise for all my hard work. I’m already underpaid (I make 44,000 supporting my wife and I) by 25000 or so of the national average based on a few websites, but because of living in Vermont, it’s okay. 😂.

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