Originally Posted by Socks

But we also have a society that values work in sometimes illogical ways. Athletes getting paid millions while the guy who cures cancer will probably make a few hundred grand a year. Teachers vs Lawyers. People who can see differences in the values of markets make billions.

I have a job where I go to meetings, answer e-mails, and write proposals, manage people.. at $40/hr. I think I have to be skilled in some ways, but there was certainly 0 "job training" or instruction even. Not to mention I work at home, go in only when I have to, and record my own hours with no supervision.

My wife on the other hand works at the airport for ~$15/hr, and her job is much harder and requires a lot more training. She has entire books with notes in them that she refers to in order to use their system. If they send someone whose passport expires within say 6 months to certain places in the world, the country won't accept them and sends them back.. For 2 people that could be a $15,000 fine to her company.

Not to mention the people yelling at you every day because you work at the airport and people are frustrated with delays, fees and cancellations. The worst is when someone misses their wedding because they didn't check their passport and the rules...

Oh, and it's part time, 4 hour shifts... We all know why.

Am I more skilled than her? I doubt it.

I have a grade 11 education. My skill is instilling confidence.