i don't know that i necessarily agree with this statement.  an IS assistant
posting on the tech's site pays $8-12.  here in chicago (much lower cost of
living than CA), a similar position (upgrades, trouble shooting, help desk
type work) in the private sector begins at $16 (and people  complain that's
low).  for the skill level required, the tech is not even close to the private
sector in salary offerings.  i'm not saying $8-12 isn't "decent" by museum
standards, but there is still no comparison with the private sector.


Susan Wageman wrote:

> First, I must say that I am speaking for myself here.
>
> At 02:45 PM 4/16/98 -0400, Daniel Robert wrote:
> >This should not be taken as a personal slight on your extremely valid
> >comment, but The Tech seems to be offering some (relatively) high paying
> >jobs lately that are mor inline with the private sector; good for them
> >(and eventually we hope for all of us).
>
> RE: Tech Museum Jobs
>
> The pay scale at The Tech is directly impacted by the job market.
> Engineering and quite a number of the other jobs here pay higher because
> there is a robust market for these skills. Science Centers in general seem
> to pay better, because so many of the skills required translate to the
> private sector.
>
> Previously I have worked in history and art museums. The market is
> definitely not as strong there.
>
> Susan B.F. Wageman
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