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I started out about the same, but advanced very quickly. I made 38k my first year...but I drove hard and proved myself to be a top hand right out of the gate.
Thing is...I had a much different attitude also. I was grinning from ear to ear my first year out. It was a great feeling. I still enjoy what I do. I make over 48-50k now...and have more time off.
How long until you're considered experienced and can make this amount? A couple or three years?? My husband is a loner type of guy and I think being by himself will suit him fine. We're just trying to figure out how many years of lower pay to get used to.Originally Posted by roadhog
He was making standard base pay for a rookie with 1-2 months experience.I started out about the same, but advanced very quickly. I made 38k my first year...but I drove hard and proved myself to be a top hand right out of the gate.
Thing is...I had a much different attitude also. I was grinning from ear to ear my first year out. It was a great feeling. I still enjoy what I do. I make over 48-50k now...and have more time off.