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    Think you have a lousy job? You're not alone. So do about half of your fellow workers—and about a quarter of them are only showing up to collect a paycheck, according to a survey conducted by London-based market information company TNS. Grumbling over the size of that check is common, too. About two-thirds of workers believe they don't get paid enough, says TNS—even though many of them may actually be overpaid, compared to average compensation data...

    Gastroenterologist: $269,500
    Podiatrist: $125,663
    Private Security Contractor in Iraq: $120,000
    IT Worker: $103,400
    Crop Duster Pilot: $53,870
    Crime-Scene Cleaner: $50,400
    Roughneck: $46,867
    Toll Collector: $45,000
    Long-Haul Trucker: $43,200
    Embalmer: $42,400
    Sewer Inspector: $34,960
    Crab Fisherman: $29,000

    Worst Jobs with the Best Pay

  • #2
    huh, I'm underpaid by $10,000. But I make more than any other non-manager in our department. Darn middle-of-nowhere economy!

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    • #3
      What is a Roughneck?

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      • #4
        They work in the oil fields. Dirty and dangerous.

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        • #5
          I don' t think a crop duster pilot would be that bad... Sounds kind of fun actually.

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