5/20 "Lifeguards' high pay riles Calif. beach city"
http://www.csua.org/u/tds (news.yahoo.com)
$200K/yr for sitting above the beach and staring at chicks most of the
time? They aren't risking their lives as much as cops and firefighters
do, and the don't serve a deterring purpose like cops do.
\_ First, it's $100k in pay _and_ benefits, some of which may include
a hefty life insurance policy and a superb health insurance policy.
Next, it's $200k in two instances. Finally, I'm with you, sounds
a bit high; what's the base salary, and why are they getting OT?
I think this piece lacks substance sufficient for outrage.
\_ it's a sinecure for the beautiful people. We are paying them to
be a role model for kids
\_ The actual life guards are mostly paid by the hour, these are
sort of the life guard managers. But it still seems like a lot
of money to me. |