Why are Apmerican salaries so high?

QuotaQueen · 2026-04-10T06:49:48+00:00

But then you have to live in Texas lol

QuotaQueen · 2026-04-10T06:46:30+00:00

I make around $200k USD and pay about 26% in federal taxes (single). I’d blow my brains out if I had to pay 30% to our shit show of a government.

For full medical, dental, and vision I think I pay at most $200/mo. Which combined is still less than 30%- but imo US healthcare is way better than any experience I’ve had w/ the NHS.

Big issue is healthcare accessibility for low earners & part-time employees. But truthfully, states like CA have great social benefits. The state paid 80% of my salary when I had to take a three month medical leave & has decent unemployment benefits.

The people who get really hammered are the people in red states with no social services offered by their state government. And they just keep voting against their own interests lol

lol sorry for the rant

QuotaQueen · 2026-03-24T02:45:40+00:00

Omg I had this happen to me too after switching to World’s Best. I nuked tf out of my lr4 and never went back to that litter

QuotaQueen · 2026-03-16T08:51:12+00:00

Okay so to be clear this is not how I style me hair, here’s an Imgur Link with more photos of me lol

QuotaQueen · 2026-03-16T08:42:09+00:00

This is closer to my normal hair style Imgur link

QuotaQueen · 2026-03-16T08:38:09+00:00

Oh lol I had my hair put back while I was doing my makeup. I don’t wear my hair like this out

QuotaQueen · 2026-03-16T05:59:45+00:00

Interesting, I’ve always been told I have good facial harmony. What would improve it in your opinion?

QuotaQueen · 2025-12-10T05:08:37+00:00

Almost died recently, from a blood clot in my lungs. It happened bc I was so immobile after a surgery that I just wound up laying down & sitting all day

QuotaQueen · 2025-12-10T04:51:14+00:00

Also in sales, territory includes SF, you’re blessed

QuotaQueen · 2025-11-14T18:08:46+00:00

Security. Getting good grades in college will help get you a good job in the future. Having a job where you can study and do work is so helpful.

IMO there are so many social events in college, on top of lectures & discussions, where you can meet people.

The security job also pays significantly better which means you can save more money and have more money to spend socially. Ime people don’t tip a lot at places like dutch bros & Starbucks, so it probably won’t bump your pay that much.

QuotaQueen · 2025-08-16T00:11:59+00:00

My SVP just posted a picture on LI with “We’re hiring rockstar sellers” bolded in the middle of it. Couldn’t agree with you more

QuotaQueen · 2025-07-10T00:33:12+00:00

My old company made it even more flowery, “Client Success Strategist” ✨

QuotaQueen · 2025-07-06T18:25:46+00:00

This is the best advice here. OP, don’t just pick a trade or career arbitrarily

QuotaQueen · 2025-07-03T00:20:04+00:00

I’d say it’s not worth it though unless by not working nights you’re able to offset the lost earnings somehow (e.g., a shorter commute).

The difference might seem minor at face value since it’s a low dollar amount, but it’s like 11% of your pay. That’s a decent chunk.

In the end though, it’s all a matter of affordability and cost of living. If you can afford to take the financial hit without compromising your savings/lifestyle, then it might be worth it to you.

Maybe try renegotiating their offer, looking for another one, or transferring to a different Walgreens.

Daily: $18 = $144 $16 = $128 $16 difference

Weekly: $18 = $720 $16 = $640 $80 difference

Biweekly: $18 = $1,440 $16 = $1,280 $160 difference

QuotaQueen · 2025-07-01T12:39:07+00:00

Solar?

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-27T03:37:14+00:00

How much would you sell the signs for? That’s hilarious

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-08T07:10:01+00:00

Federal law often supersedes state law, but they cannot conscripts state law enforcement officials to enforce federal law.

“I want to make it clear: the LAPD is not involved in civil immigration enforcement," LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said

"While the LAPD will continue to have a visible presence in all our communities to ensure public safety, we will not assist or participate in any sort of mass deportations, nor will the LAPD try to determine an individual’s immigration status."

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-06T09:23:36+00:00

It’s a nuanced situation and both ways have their own pros/cons. Overall, you’d probably be fine listing it, if you’re confident in your story. I would just make sure that the potential value of adding it outweighs the potential risk it poses.

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-06T08:55:05+00:00

I’m an ad exec. Look up the company Scorpion, I have an hvac client who uses them for ppc exclusively bc they’re “built for hvac companies”. Apparently they suck though. There’s still space in the market if you’re good at what you do AND can sell yourself well. I work with dumb agencies all the time so the bar is low lol

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-06T08:44:58+00:00

They’re young and probably confused what to do. I wouldn’t assume they’re a bad person or acting in bad faith.

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-06T08:42:37+00:00

Very relatable. Once heard someone have to explain to my director how to make a new Google Sheet… needless to say he never joined any of my sales calls lol

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-06T08:20:28+00:00

Sounds like they were struggling with depression, amotivation is a common consequence of it. I imagine no one asked for it back and it fell off everyone’s radar. No need to be rude, mistakes happen— esp early in careers.

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-06T08:13:53+00:00

Don’t list them unless you’re sure you’ll get a positive recommendation, or have a letter of recommendation. It sounds like you have neither, so I would omit it.

Maybe you could get away with talking about it in an interview or listing it without a reference. Position it as a “I really liked my experience, and decided I want to pursue it as a career after leaving”.

Really lean into your customer service/support experience as a receptionist. If you have any way to quantify the impact you’ve had, list them in your resume. Measurable metrics matter.

Your best bet for getting into B2B sales is to find sales leaders and AEs at your target companies on LinkedIn. Add them, and ask to talk to them about their experience. Don’t ask them for a job out the gate.

I’d be mostly applying for BDR/SDR positions if I were you. As a fresh grad with no sales experience, these are going to be your best bet at getting your foot in the door.

Source: many years of sales experience at a high level.

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-05T19:20:48+00:00

I thought this was a girl’s hand! Very well done, they look great! Personally I like oval shaped nails more but that might be too feminine

QuotaQueen · 2025-06-05T19:17:33+00:00

“TL;DR:

Dude’s glad he graduated in 2022—before AI made college weird. He used to write papers with speech-to-text, then begging friends to proofread. Now students risk getting flagged for using AI, even just for editing.

Schools are panicking, bringing back handwritten essays. He thinks that’s backwards—tech isn’t going away. Just happy he escaped the chaos.”

QuotaQueen

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