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I was surprised to see that as well. Forget about highest-paid -- just the stability of a government job allows one to afford homes. I might make more as a de
by TuringNYC 11y ago
I was surprised to see that as well. Forget about highest-paid -- just the stability of a government job allows one to afford homes. I might make more as a developer, but i have no idea when i'll be laid-off and how long i might be out of work. That forces me to stretch far less than a firefighter or teacher.
- tolle 11y agoFinance. Or rather working at a large bank, also comes with great job stability. If you are a developer on one of the core systems you are basically set for life.
- davidiach 11y agoYou need to take into account that firefighters sometimes get injured and even die doing their jobs. Getting laid off isn't the only way to lose their job.
- JupiterMoon 11y agoInsurance?
- true_religion 11y agoDon't they get compensation for that, which should still enable them to keep up with mortage payments?
- runamok 11y agoVery true. Here is a long treatise on the subject with some sources. http://www.iaff1775.org/the-truth-about-firefighter-retirement-and-pensions http://www.iaff1775.org/the-truth-about-firefighter-retireme... Clearly it is not a balanced article (since it comes from a FireFighters Union) but it definitely made some good points.