Archive: June 2008
Automotive service technician
Pay: The average annual pay for this job in the Seattle-Tacoma area is $44,140, or $21.22 an hour, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The least-skilled automotive service technicians in the Seattle area make a median of $35,726...
Rising employer premiums threaten employee health coverage in state, AARP finds
Kyung M. Song Seattle Times health reporter Eroding health coverage A NEW AARP SURVEY of 407 employers in Washington found ominous signs that workers may have to contribute more to keep their health-insurance coverage. Among the findings: Cost sharing:...
Betsy Talbot
Now: company president Then: sales clerk Current position: President of www.betsytalbot.com, a coaching and training firm for women who own businesses. I work with "solo-preneurs." First job: At 16 I landed my first job as a sales clerk in...
In this office, 4-legged stress relief is key
Every day, Joey goes to work at Softchoice. He's been there a year. His officemates describe him as fairly calm, though he gets riled when there's a lot going on.
Upholsterer
The average annual pay for this job in the Seattle-Tacoma area is $35,460.
Grey Lundberg
Grey Lundberg Inc. president started out as a paperboy at age 11.
Want to ace dream jobs 101? Head back to school
Q: I want to go back to college but I don't think I'm smart enough. The job I want requires more college than I have. How can I figure out...
Light-truck driver
The median pay for this job in the Seattle area is $34,651, with most ranging from $29,725 to $39,578.
Career coach's favorite play: the switcheroo
Freud asked only half the question. It's not just "What do women want? " No, it's broader than that. "What does everyone want? " is more to...
What This Job Pays: Massage therapist
The median pay for this job in the Seattle area is $46,079, with most ranging from $28,809 to $64,821.
It's late, but teens can still find jobs
Due to their lack of experience, teens often encounter challenges while searching for summer jobs. With the school year about to end, many...
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