Archive: August 2006
My First Job: Diane Kolb, executive director
Current position: Executive director.
What This Job Pays: software-development manager
The average pay for a software-development manager in the Seattle area is $104,735, with most making from $93,000 to $120,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
My First Job: Terry Pile, career counselor
Current position: Career counselor.
Taking calls as a career
Contrary to what many might think, customer-service representatives don't get yelled at by frustrated customers all day long. Most calls that representatives in Bellevue's Verizon Wireless call center deal with concern less-emotional issues such as changing price plans, finding out how many minutes are used, asking about new products and how to add or remove functions.
What This Job Pays: apartment manager
The average pay for an apartment manager in the Seattle area is $37,897 a year, with most making from $30,000 to $48,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
My First Job: Marty Cavalluzzi, vice president for instruction
Current position: Vice president for instruction, chief academic officer of Edmonds Community College.
Economy puts them in the driver's seat
After 26 years of driving school buses, Rebecca Lopes, 52, is a pro. The Laidlaw employee trains new drivers and has even gotten to know the families of the children on her routes.
Tired of the daily grind? Try a "dream" job during your vacation
It's just before 7 a.m. on Sunday morning, and Erik Jensen has been working for hours, already on his second day of vacation from his graphic-design job.
What This Job Pays: pilot, corporate jet
The average salary for a pilot of a corporate jet in the Seattle area is $87,167, with most making from about $77,250 to $94,750, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
My First Job: Phil Chin, manages communications
Current position: Manage communications for the law offices of Graham Lundberg & Peschel.
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