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Meanwhile, Professors in the humanities departments at the University of Washington worry about how they'll afford to pay rent with Seattle's skyrocketing housi
by aaronbrethorst 9y ago
Meanwhile, Professors in the humanities departments at the University of Washington worry about how they'll afford to pay rent with Seattle's skyrocketing housing costs and the University's lack of raises for folks in their fields.
(source: I know several.)
- Radim 9y agoBut what is the solution? Raise taxes for all of us to pay the increased salaries of humanities professors? There is certainly great value in humanities, but that value shouldn't be determined by "an unrelated field is hot, so let's make hot money too". Especially when it's other people footing the bill, and especially with what's going on in humanity departments these days.
- aaronbrethorst 9y agoI don't think that being able to afford a place to live and being able to pay your student loans is "hot money."
- ajiang 9y agoDepending on your student loans and rent prices, wouldn't it be? Rent in a major city is $2000/mo. Student loan payments can be in the tens of thousands per year. Assuming a normal tax rate, professors would need to make 6+ figures to live comfortably.
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- lackbeard 9y agoStep number zero should be to let housing get cheaper by relaxing zoning laws in the city.
- zxcvvcxz 9y agoIt's almost like the market doesn't want to pay more for humanities professors. That's not necessarily a bad thing.