Comments on: Social Work Versus Business

By: Jingwen » Blog Archive » Overall Happy

Jingwen » Blog Archive » Overall Happy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:05 +0000

[...] got the permanent position! I interviewed for it this morning, and was told by the afternoon that it was a no-brainer, [...]

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:30:37 +0000

Perhaps you have read this article? http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=8348&page=0

The first part is really only figures to make you sick, but towards the end there is some interesting stuff on people being paid lots of money because their work is really worth it.

By: kat

kat — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:54:10 +0000

Maybe you know better placed ppl than I do, but I doubt the majority of business grads after 7 years can get $200k. Maybe in banking/finance (before the GFC days) or if you’re overseas. But even say in Accounting, probably can’t get that until you’re the Financial Controller. And for large companies you will definitely need more experience.

But that’s not to say I don’t agree that there is a discrepancy between NFP employees and those in corporate. But some NFP employees (say working in public hospitals) can get other fringe benefits up to $30k, e.g. in a car, or have the employer pay for private expenses as part of their salary package, which also means they can pay less tax.

I don’t know whether it’s true or not, but working in NFP has the perception that you generally work less hours, have a better work/life balance, “feeling more satisfied with job” factors which some people might value more than just the cash alone.

By: Caity

Caity — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:51:23 +0000

It really is a shame that money is more important to most people than another human’s well being. It’s really saddening. Good luck with your position! I hope that he keeps loving your work!!

By: Kieran

Kieran — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:47:35 +0000

I just thought I’d point out that most corporate businesses seem to be incredibly removed from the concept of material goods (since when do bank loans count as “products”?).

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:59:04 +0000

I completely agree and it’s absolutely horrible. The health sector, particularly NFPs are so under funded it’s ridiculous, yet everyone will need them at some point in their lives.
Good luck with the position!

By: noemi

noemi — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:40:56 +0000

GIRL, I met a former cancer patient who would rather pay up the nose, she said it was something like $17,000 a year, for her current medical insurance than pay taxes so that OTHER people and herself could have a national health plan. Her biggest gripe was that she didn’t want to pay so much money just so other people would benefit.

I wanted to smack her upside the head.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:22:12 +0000

Yeah, I agree. I think it’s somewhat silly but I guess that’s how the world goes everywhere.

Good luck on the permanent position! I hope it goes well. :D

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:28:06 +0000

You sound like you’re doing an excellent job as a temporary worker, I cannot imagine why your company wouldn’t want you on a more permanent basis. And I agree that without raising taxes I am not sure how to increase the salaries of government paid services. The alternative would be to have these non-business positions become private and not government funded, but I’m not sure that would work out either.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:07:54 +0000

Oh and good luck with finagling the position to permanent status!