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I checked for my city and there are a couple fire fighters with salaries of $45k-$75k a year but made $140k-$180k in just overtime and overall total comp of $22
by caspercrf 10y ago
I checked for my city and there are a couple fire fighters with salaries of $45k-$75k a year but made $140k-$180k in just overtime and overall total comp of $220+. How does that even happen?
- carsongross 10y agoIn general I am trying to avoid snark, but your comment brings to mind this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTlMLeEHjw8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTlMLeEHjw8
- dimdum 10y agoGuess it happens for the same reasons that company hires consultants (easy to get rid of) but does fire fighter consultants exist? Ergo understaff and pay overtime rather than adequately staff the station. easy to cut down on overtime.
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- areyousure 10y agoMy understanding is that overtime scams are common in parts of the public sector. The usual scheme is that you are not punished for not showing up to work, but are paid overtime for taking someone else's shift. As a result, swapping shifts with someone results in a 50% pay increase for both of you. Together with other scams, the result may be even greater.