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Jul 23, 2016 2:17 AM
IPostStuffThatMakesYouGoWTF
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storebrandproductmascot
Seriously? This again?
brakeurself
Sommers is based mom.
FiveDickDan
now what am I supposed to do with my 3 degrees in feminist dancing?!
ShamnusMcfee
There are so many reasons this is idiotic. For the sake of my own sanity, I will imagine she is simply joking and knows better.
th3goodj3rk
Prove that there's a fucking wage gap, for Christ's sake. Stop just throwing shit at the wall and hoping some of sticks.
Cheomesh
We already have though
DaveDominaish
?Where?
grantavius
As a guy who majored in Feminist Dance Therapy, I don't know what you are talking about, I'm making a shit ton of money.
Tekhaze
The joke is you major in BS? Did I get it right?
Allrighty
Is this how you want to win? Just obstinately repost bullshit until people grow tired of correcting you?
TestAccount321
There's always time to stick it to women on imgur. Even if it's the same image over and over!
EngineerZero
I wish Twitter had time stamps on each tweet
Felman
They do. Someone just cut it off so they could repost it without seeming out of date
lemonfluff
Annnd redneck, ignorant sexist Imgur is back!
htmwc
Did it ever leave?
Felman
No, it just moved onto Black people for a bit. I feel like this is how it's going to be forever. Sexism and racism Yet little love for Trump
JRUniverse
Oh boy. This is dangerous territory.
bubblygrumpy
How about we try understanding what the wage gap definition is. We compare people with the same education and experience.
amnotamoose
No, actually. The 77% figure is just medians of all full time workers. An adjusted gap considering all factors is 94-100+%
ScottSeigel
Proof there isn't a wage gap: there's no rule 34 of it.
ArcherGifs
Oh the comments are going to be fun!
killbillsexwife
It won’t help..source, me. I negotiate wages every day.
Tekhaze
Enjoyed listening to her on Joe Rogan's podcast, made some good points.
killbillsexwife
Why?
KNIVESY
Everyone gets that this isn't what the wage gap is about, right? I really really need to make sure we're on the same page.
ncozy
Can we get another person to explain what is meant by the wage gap? The willfully ignorant got out again.
TankTown
OP is missing the point, women engineers make 75% of their male counterparts wage, and that's across most most careers.
DaveDominaish
?Proof?
TankTown
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jwebb/2016/03/31/women-are-still-paid-less-than-men-even-in-the-same-job/#3a2929c816ee
lemonfluff
I like how they had nothing to say about this research so just downvoted it because it went against their "you have no real issues" belief.
chiefs86
What good is it? He uses it as proof, but it's not comparing engineering salaries at all! If you're going to make a claim that women (1)
DaveDominaish
I didn't downvote it.
chiefs86
(2) engineers receive 75% of the pay that male engineers get, at least use a source regarding engineers and not procurement professionals.
DaveDominaish
That link leads to an article with one chart. It sources it to "Procurement Leaders". A google search of "Procurement Leaders" leads (1/3?)
DaveDominaish
their website. Their website has a search bar. Searches for "Wage gap" "Sexism" and "Earnings Gap" dont seem to yield any substantial (2/3)
DaveDominaish
content or sources, but I wouldn't know because I would need to pay for a membership to see the whole thing. Do you have a real source?(3/4)
AlphaVictor4
WTF
Kabe59
Let's try to close the gap between OC and reposts
CousinEddy
Klingon00
What gets me are the reposts are full of comments like its everyone's first time seeing it... like imgurians have amnesia every week.
Monkofthepast
OR, or, just maybe, not all the same people see all the same crap all the time. It's like it IS new for THEM. Just a thought.
ps238principal
Says someone who got a PhD in Philosophy.
Theothercword
Well hey if you can make feminist dancing pay out like she has philosophy then go for it. But I'm guessing you can't.
Foundling108
Is that what we're going to do today? We're gonna fight?
paulpounder
TheRicM
Oooh academic burn
blimpmode
You try to get a PhD in philosophy.
HodgepodgeFoxe
Technically, all PhDs are doctorates of philosophy.
eggimage
It's a legit and necessary major especially for the culture of a developed country, plus she was still right about what she said.
MarieCurie83
As a girl scientist, it doesn't close the gap, you have to work harder than most guys, and you have a lower chance at promotions.
ZigZagZombiesZoom
And then you have to make sure you never get pregnant or just tell people you've gained a lot of weight and hope they don't find out.
KunFayyaKun
What about the women in STEM fields who get paid less? Oh yeah strawmaen can't really explain themselves
Oddmonster
Marriage, kids and scientific fields chosen explain gap, study finds -https://news.osu.edu/news/2016/05/10/stem-gap/
KunFayyaKun
TIL Men don't get married and have kids.
Morrigi
They tend to spend more time working. Women tend to spend more time with the kids.
SugoiYagi
If they were not being payed the same amount they could report it to the police, that is why we have equality laws.
Cheomesh
The gap isn't about EE vs bullshit. It's the gap EVEN WITHIN THE SAME FIELDS.
Oddmonster
Marriage, kids and scientific fields chosen explain gap, study finds -https://news.osu.edu/news/2016/05/10/stem-gap/
JonSnowForKing
that has also been explained by women not being as willing to negotiate for higher pay
Snotty128
[citation needed]
Oddmonster
There is no real pay gap, and even economist say there is none. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58arQIr882w
ReallyBadAtImgur
IIRC, the wage gap is messed up; nobody agrees on the numbers & the criteria varies. Basically, it considers just money, not hours, etc
DamianWinters
But there is no gap in the same fields between people of the same experience.
Icujle
This.
morekarmathantrevor
Yes there is. It's not a large gap but it exists.
DigitalBang
21 to 35 in U.S. And U..K females make more in same field of study
Wimpymind
Also more likely to get hired. But nooo women are oppresssssed in the west. Also donate to mah patreon like and subscribe or ur a misogynist
aleister94
your logic is ruining OP's carefully crafted oversimplification
Rozilla
I particularly like this video. This guy tends to speak honestly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it0EYBBl5LI
meowsolini
Women are already doing this, your straw man is shitty and a waste of limited straw resources.
njullpointer
I wish more would, I can't stand more liberal arts bullshit nondegree 3rd wave idiots without a clue.
PoliticallyIncorrectAndSoIsYourMom
And it really pisses off the SJWs. With the 77 cents myth busted, they're running out of rallying cries.
Camelspotting
Sort of. My engineering school made it up to 30% women this year. Not exactly optimal.
UpTownFunkUser
My electrical engineering year has an astounding 3%!
ObamaLlamaDuck
Then again, equality of opportunity doesn't necessarily result in a 50/50 split. Shock horror, men and women are different.
BourbonBuck
She's not talking about women in general, but specifically a set of women in gender studies. Can you read?
isTechnique
Hard to get women into EE. It's sad to see that women accounted for 3 out of 100 graduating EE in my class this year. I think BME is a good
Freakypeep
Female chemical engineer here. Looking for a job. Any job. So is most of my graduating class...
mide8
Chemical engineering? Sorry petrol's not hiring like it was. Maybe try cross-discipline. Right out of school we have to train people anyway.
Freakypeep
I've tried applying for everything. Even mechanical jobs. Currently hoping I get a bar gig tomorrow. Cant go back to uni; costs too much.
purple13
Had a chat a couple weeks back with a girl who left petrochem to be a brewmaster. Really interesting career path! She was in her late 20s
Freakypeep
I'd love to do that! I looked at the start up costs, and then cried a little.
ab47203
That's not gender exclusive...my friends dad commutes across multiple states for his chemical engineering job
Freakypeep
I am willing to relocate across the globe for a job. Best case scenario is that I only have to move interstate/2000km (Aus is big y'all).
ab47203
Well I can't say for you at all then being on the other side of the planet...but I hope you find an awesome place to work
Freakypeep
Cheers. Women aren't paid less than men in equal jobs but are just overlooked, underestimated, or don't get the job. Doing teaching now.
KirchoffsVoltageLaw
You don't need to find a chemical engineering job. Just get one that you can apply knowledge to.
Freakypeep
I've applied for every tech/chem related job; lab assistant, sales rep for Tesla, operator for plants/mills, admin, hr, call centre, KFC...
KirchoffsVoltageLaw
Did you do any internships at all while at school? Have you applied via the job listings that most schools offer?
Freakypeep
I did 60 days. I can do more intern work for a friend, but if it's not for a large company with machinery and pay, it's worth squat.
KirchoffsVoltageLaw
Maybe learn how to code and make your own apps. That's how Regoapps turned into a multi million dollar company.
ZigZagZombiesZoom
Have you thought of taking the patent bar? It's not fun but you make decent money as a patent agent while you're looking for other work.
Freakypeep
Good advice, unfortunately in Australia you need to have min 2 yrs exp to register. Most jobs require 2 yrs min exp. ;_;
ZigZagZombiesZoom
If you'd like any resume help or job searching strategies feel free to dm. Good luck!
ZigZagZombiesZoom
Shoot. Work abroad? Not the best advice but if you work for a multinational corporation abroad you can always transfer back to Aus.
Freakypeep
Trying that. I've got basic Japanese and German skills, applied for most of Europe, Malaysia, JPN, NZ, Papua New Guinea. Every job. thanks
MaskedFelon
I'm a high school junior and I'm so scared of going to college and wasting $100k on a major that won't get me a job
tOWERoFjOY
Step one: don't listen to 100 character opinions on Imgur
scrapadactal
Then don't.
MyDogJake
Trades
ZiggyStardust80085
If you're tehnical, mechatronics, or it. If you're not, i have no idea :)))
bubblygrumpy
See a guidance counselor.
Cklixus
Just make sure you get to know people in that field. Its not about what you know, its about who you know
grandpasonlylivingheir
Engineering. But you might have to move. Rockwell Collins is always hiring.
Hunahpu
That's a valid concern. Look at job ads that appeal to you and see what they require. Go from there to meet the requirements.
KeteQuinn
Senior here. Medical field. There are always jobs. I'll be going for a bio degree with a premed course. But anything with "med" in the 1/2
KeteQuinn
Name is likely a good option, and if you go with a broad degree there's a lot you can do. Right now just talk with teachers and counselors.
Pristineus
The popular opinion is to learn a trade but there are risks to that too. Make sure you have the interest and capacity if you choose one
DocEllis
You should be...mwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahabaha...awwww I'm so broke...
blimpmode
Trade school. Plumbing. Bus driver. Janitorial. They all pay fine.
blimpmode
This is when you realize there are actually a lot of jobs, just few that you see yourself doing.
bloodydingo
Your trade will be replaced by robots or your degree is fine but we're looking for someone with 50 years experience who accepts minimum wage
morekarmathantrevor
(1) Don't be scared. Do your research. Try finding a balance between your interests and job outlook.
morekarmathantrevor
(2) Then look at jobs in the field, requirements, job boards, etc.. try finding people in the field and ask them everything about their job.
BANANAFLAKE
As a physics major. Everyone wants to hire physics majors.
kbizzli
Internships and work experience! Those will help you get a job no matter the major. Or engineering. Engineers always get jobs.
PirateRubberDuck
You don't need to go straight away. Maybe not wait as long as me but you can take a gap year or two to figure yourself out.
PirateRubberDuck
Im 27 and going to uni in september. Architectural design and technology.
024TacocaT420
I just got my electrical engineering degree and am trying to find a job. I hope I didn't go threw all that time, pain, and mony for nothing.
Stanleyy122sgp
If you dont have any scholarships, or if your parents are not paying, dont go. If they are paying, then it doesn't matter.
theblackcanaryyy
Find out what you want to do before you spend that kind of money. Personally I recommend community college and then transferring
YouCheckedTheUsernameHaveACookie
Do what you love but look for jobs in places you wouldn't expect. For example, did you know Wall st banks love astronomers and astrophysics
YouCheckedTheUsernameHaveACookie
Because they're really really good at handling large sets of data. That's just one example tho there are dif things like that for dif fields
lostorta
If you are not into degrees, be an HVAC technician or an electrician, always in need, always well paid.
avocado4
Is state school an option? It's much more affordable. Also you could consider community college for prereqs
Sc00ba5teeve
This. I'll be saving nearly $40k on my AS by going to a CC then transferring for my BS/MS.
paulpounder
Smart move, alot if kids just want to go straight to a 4 year because that's what their friends are doing. Then they bitch about debt.
quietbeggar
That's what I did and I actually liked my community college better than the university. It's a good transition if you go to a smaller school
morekarmathantrevor
Don't spend 100k on college unless it's law/medical school or something with a LOT of schooling.
morekarmathantrevor
I will be spending 15k total
johnvictor
Don't go to law school at all, that field is oversaturated.
CommanderRatBoy
State schools/trade schools/anything with computers or technology!
Mimsey
Hurry up. Technological Unemployment is accelerating. By 2030, for example, trucking may be a dead industry due to self-driving trucks.
oltanklo
Do not major in Liberal Arts.
ServitorofAzathoth
...then don't? Serious shit I'm 25 and 80% of my friends have useless degrees "'cause that's what you did".
123345567789
I took a technology diploma. $16k and I got a job straight out of school. Plus half of it was paid for by scholarships!
SaySomethingClever
go to public schools in state. out of state/private school tuition is outrageous.
madguy50
Make stuff, dont look forward to work along 100 people, do the job only some can.
popculturella
Trade school, stay away from liberal arts degrees, don't be beholden to the idea that what you study is what you'll end up doing.
TuityFrooty
You shouldn't be spending $100k on an undergraduate degree. I recommend a public institution.
80sSpeedMetalButterfly
No kidding, if you follow the tweet exactly, you'll be set up for success. EE is tough, but a great field
SweatyEddie
STEM
Unbrolike
Having to spend money for your actual degree must suck :/
Flamingle
Study something you'll love learning about and don't worry too much. My dad studied anthropology and is a fire captain now...
Flamingle
Whatever you do, don't choose a major according to a job that might pay well or something. You'll be miserable. Do what you love.
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
Can concur. Went to an olfactory school where I specialized in tactile gynecology.
Turdnado
Found the college recruiter.
Flamingle
I just graduated high school and have no idea what I'm doing but that's the best advice I ever got when I was deciding on colleges.
Turdnado
You can change your major whenever you like. Don't pick a career, be open to change, don't pick something totally fucking stupid either.
findlesticks
This! I almost took a law degree because my pushy aunt convinced me that's what I wanted. Did physics instead in the end, glad I switched
SatansSideBitch
I chose a major that I knew would lead me to a well paying career. I like it, but I don't love it.
mountainofpuppies
my 6th/8th yr of college and i can say a year out is valuable if you don't know what to do. and don't do arts.
Eldibs
I didn't see anyone else mention it specifically, so - Welding. I've never met a skilled unemployed welder.
Turdnado
And if you can do it underwater for a while you will make bank.
itscoldhere8monthsoftheyear
No, they're in jail. Fucking loose cannons.
Camelspotting
If the cannons were loose then they weren't very good welders.
itscoldhere8monthsoftheyear
Cannons are cast. Damn lack of 17th century gunsmithing techniques.
Kizsurian
Hubby went to school for welding. Couldn't find work for it, stuck in food service instead.
Mtmerrick
Stick to stem. You'll be fine
blimpmode
You have no idea who this person is, not everyone can do STEM. The wrong idea that everyone can do anything is what fucks people up.
MediaMuerte
Well we go into college knowing what jobs are available and pay well. Name one good job that requires gender studies.
immaturelMGURimager
Anthropology, crisis counseling, child care work, marketing
blimpmode
Gender studies is some made up shit. I am just saying, I have seen a lot of people drop out of stem because they couldn't hack it.
Pozy
Yep. s/o is an electrician, wanted to be electrical engineer, dropped out from the difficulty and has to work a year's salary to pay it off
damnyuoautocorrect
What is it that you're interested in going into, I'm curious
MaskedFelon
No idea. I don't even know what I enjoy doing besides browsing imgur and working out
damnyuoautocorrect
Well, there's no harm in waiting a couple years after HS to figure it out. Took me till I was 23 to get into cooking. And I study on my own.