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TVFactFan · 09-21-2007, 02:17 PM

a $100,000 job in the job section of the newspaper?? I keep telling her it's not REAL and she says why wouldn;t it be real? Why would a $125,000 job be advertised in the city paper? Are we all in agreement on this???

OH Nuts! · 09-21-2007, 02:35 PM

Not completely. In New York City you would see such a thing--but then New York has a much higher standard of living that practically all other U.S. cities
In a smaller U.S. City a job paying 40-60K would have the same buying power as 100K in NYC.

Ireneparalegal · 09-21-2007, 02:38 PM

Tell her to call me.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Tell her to call me.

Yes, please explain that no company advertises that kind of salary, someone in the company would get it-lol

Ireneparalegal · 09-21-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Yes, please explain that no company advertises that kind of salary, someone in the company would get it-lol

I can't speak for large cities like New York or Los Angeles, I have never seen the want ads for a large city like that, so maybe someone like Brian D. or Tara can tell us, but I know that you won't find ads like that in general. Usually if you see an ad that advertises "BIG EARNINGS" etc. it is usually a gimmick or some sort of stupid job where it COSTS YOU MONEY.

Usually big firms and/or companies don't advertise big time jobs in the paper.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I can't speak for large cities like New York or Los Angeles, I have never seen the want ads for a large city like that, so maybe someone like Brian D. or Tara can tell us, but I know that you won't find ads like that in general. Usually if you see an ad that advertises "BIG EARNINGS" etc. it is usually a gimmick or some sort of stupid job where it COSTS YOU MONEY.

Usually big firms and/or companies don't advertise big time jobs in the paper.

That's the point I was trying to make-lol

OH Nuts! · 09-21-2007, 03:40 PM

I guess the point I'm trying to make is that its very unlikely but not impossible. Most 6 figure jobs go thru headhunters.
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In any event, classifieds are not the best source for most kinds of jobs. Networking and job fairs tend to work far better.

Janice · 09-21-2007, 08:02 PM

I live in a major city, and it's not happening here. No way, Jose.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I live in a major city, and it's not happening here. No way, Jose.

It's happening no where-lol

Ireneparalegal · 09-21-2007, 08:07 PM

I was going to say usually jobs/careers like that are jobs you work your way up to. You work for a company or firm where you work yourself up the ladder into a better position with better pay. Just like in a law firm where an attorney starts out just as an assistant attorney and eventually work your way up to partner. There are other examples, but that is one I know best.

Mikado · 09-21-2007, 08:15 PM

This is probably a scam where they ask for money after which they send you a pamphlet with lists of top 100 companies that MIGHT be hiring, but, theres no guarantees for the $10 or w/e you paid for the pamphlet.
( Ive seen this scam before, usually its top 100 companies, jobs in Alaska or on a cruise ship and in all cases, they arent promissing you anything , but some information! )

Ireneparalegal · 09-21-2007, 08:21 PM

I think Solomon is saying that his mom wants him to look for a job in the paper that pays over 100 g's.

Am I right Solomon?

Lex Luthor · 09-21-2007, 09:26 PM

Hey Sol

If she finds one send me the posting

I could use 100+ per year

Janice · 09-21-2007, 09:29 PM

A couple of years ago, like an idiot, I responded to one of those ads about working at home and making a million a week. I called, and the woman told me that I'd have to buy a book of employers or some such stupid thing, for a small price of $350. Gee, think it was a scam?

Ireneparalegal · 09-21-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

A couple of years ago, like an idiot, I responded to one of those ads about working at home and making a million a week. I called, and the woman told me that I'd have to buy a book of employers or some such stupid thing, for a small price of $350. Gee, think it was a scam?

No way, I can't believe you did that.

09-21-2007, 02:17 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	Can someone please tell my mother that it's no such thing as............. a $100,000 job in the job section of the newspaper?? I keep telling her it's not REAL and she says why wouldn;t it be real? Why would a $125,000 job be advertised in the city paper? Are we all in agreement on this???

09-21-2007, 02:38 PM	#3
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09-21-2007, 09:26 PM	#13
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09-21-2007, 02:35 PM	#2
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Not completely. In New York City you would see such a thing--but then New York has a much higher standard of living that practically all other U.S. cities In a smaller U.S. City a job paying 40-60K would have the same buying power as 100K in NYC.

09-21-2007, 03:40 PM	#7
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I guess the point I'm trying to make is that its very unlikely but not impossible. Most 6 figure jobs go thru headhunters. . In any event, classifieds are not the best source for most kinds of jobs. Networking and job fairs tend to work far better.

09-21-2007, 08:02 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I live in a major city, and it's not happening here. No way, Jose.

09-21-2007, 08:07 PM	#10
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I was going to say usually jobs/careers like that are jobs you work your way up to. You work for a company or firm where you work yourself up the ladder into a better position with better pay. Just like in a law firm where an attorney starts out just as an assistant attorney and eventually work your way up to partner. There are other examples, but that is one I know best.

09-21-2007, 08:15 PM	#11
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	This is probably a scam where they ask for money after which they send you a pamphlet with lists of top 100 companies that MIGHT be hiring, but, theres no guarantees for the $10 or w/e you paid for the pamphlet. ( Ive seen this scam before, usually its top 100 companies, jobs in Alaska or on a cruise ship and in all cases, they arent promissing you anything , but some information! )

09-21-2007, 08:21 PM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I think Solomon is saying that his mom wants him to look for a job in the paper that pays over 100 g's. Am I right Solomon?

09-21-2007, 09:29 PM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	A couple of years ago, like an idiot, I responded to one of those ads about working at home and making a million a week. I called, and the woman told me that I'd have to buy a book of employers or some such stupid thing, for a small price of $350. Gee, think it was a scam?