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Rathji · 11-02-2011, 02:07 PM

Slava, what % of those people that earn $90k and are under 30, are not employed by a O&G related company? I am guessing the number is low.

Ozy_Flame · 11-02-2011, 02:08 PM

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I wouldn't want to find out. But its not accurate to say that you have to in O&G to make that kind of money.

Going back to the original topic, most industries where you can make $90k, $100k or more by age 30 are either in O&G or connected to O&G. I don't deny you can make six figures in alot of industries, but below the age of 30? Slim chances outside of what I already mentioned. And if someone does, then they are the rare exception to the rule.

Slava · 11-02-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rathji

Slava, what % of those people that earn $90k and under 30, are not employed by a O&G related company? I am guessing the number is low.

I have no idea, but I did think of one group that would qualify....they're the ones camping down in Olympic Plaza today!

CaptainCrunch · 11-02-2011, 02:14 PM

I don't have a problem with people telling high school students that they can make 90k or the equivalent by 30. If you work hard, continue to learn and make yourselves more valuable, your probably golden.

I do have trouble with people trying to convince university students that they're going to make 6 figures in what is equivalent to an entry level position. I have a degree in Business Management pay me $100k.

How about no.

Hack&Lube · 11-02-2011, 02:16 PM

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it is mind bottling how many people in that 25-30 range pull in 6 figures, some right out of University.

You might want to ask Siri what "mind bottling" is

TheyCallMeBruce · 11-02-2011, 02:16 PM

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Well I can't deny that the cogs are inter-connected in Calgary and truthfully no one can. I would say that if O&G were taken out of the equation then about 75% of the economy would disappear. That is somewhat irrelevant though.

There are a number of industries where you can earn over $90k/year that are not Oil and Gas. I work in one such industry (financial advisor) and there are lots of people I know who make more than $90k and work in industries totally separate from O&G. I know people in insurance, IT, etc. who all make more. Would we have work if O&G weren't here? I don't know....I wouldn't want to find out. But its not accurate to say that you have to in O&G to make that kind of money.

Yup, I am no longer in oil and gas, and the only reason I left is to make more money somewhere else. I work an industry that is completely different than what I used to do now (and I am in my 30s) and there is no shortage of $90k earners.

The Yen Man · 11-02-2011, 02:17 PM

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Explain. I am making a generalization to some extent, but there is some truth to it. If you're talking about real estate, much of the purchasing power people have has an O&G foundation. It's the biggest cog in the Calgary wealth machine, and most cogs are interconnected.

I'm an accountant in the Retail industry, and I make over the $90K. We pay about middle of the road in terms of the market. Of course, my equivalent job in O&G will probably be higher.

CaptainCrunch · 11-02-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheyCallMeBruce

Yup, I am no longer in oil and gas, and the only reason I left is to make more money somewhere else. I work an industry that is completely different than what I used to do now (and I am in my 30s) and there is no shortage of $90k earners.

So are you getting comfortable taking off your clothes in front of all of those camera's.

Does the spritzer boy heat the spritzer before he applies it?

Hockeyguy15 · 11-02-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheyCallMeBruce

Yup, I am no longer in oil and gas, and the only reason I left is to make more money somewhere else. I work an industry that is completely different than what I used to do now (and I am in my 30s) and there is no shortage of $90k earners.

TheyCallMeBruce · 11-02-2011, 02:19 PM

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So are you getting comfortable taking off your clothes in front of all of those camera's.

Does the spritzer boy heat the spritzer before he applies it?

Actually, I get to massage supermodels for a living. Best job ever. Yeah...

Ozy_Flame · 11-02-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Yen Man

I'm an accountant in the Retail industry, and I make over the $90K. We pay about middle of the road in terms of the market. Of course, my equivalent job in O&G will probably be higher.

How old are you?

JMN · 11-02-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I don't have a problem with people telling high school students that they can make 90k or the equivalent by 30. If you work hard, continue to learn and make yourselves more valuable, your probably golden.

I do have trouble with people trying to convince university students that they're going to make 6 figures in what is equivalent to an entry level position. I have a degree in Business Management pay me $100k.

How about no.

Not only do they want $100k, but they want that sweet corner office with an assistant too. Experience? I got a degree!

JMN · 11-02-2011, 02:26 PM

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I'm an accountant in the Retail industry, and I make over the $90K. We pay about middle of the road in terms of the market. Of course, my equivalent job in O&G will probably be higher.

Do you have a designation? If so, then that'd explain a lot of things.

Wormius · 11-02-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

So are you getting comfortable taking off your clothes in front of all of those camera's.

Does the spritzer boy heat the spritzer before he applies it?

Your tone is that of an insult, yet.. that would be the best job ever.

TheyCallMeBruce · 11-02-2011, 02:28 PM

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I'm old enough to know who that is, unfortunately.

automaton 3 · 11-02-2011, 02:32 PM

Lots of high earners posting here...but it appears to be far from the norm Canada-wide. From the article:

StatsCan 2006 census data reveal that the average income of 25- to 29-year olds with post-secondary degrees is $31,648 – just over a third of what the Securities Commission survey respondents said they expect to make.

CaptainCrunch · 11-02-2011, 02:35 PM

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Your tone is that of an insult, yet.. that would be the best job ever.

Yeah I edited out the questions about whether his costar had gentle hands and shaved his knuckles so he would look better in high definition.

The Yen Man · 11-02-2011, 02:39 PM

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How old are you?

Funny enough, I just turned thirty, and just got my promotion. So I just made it in terms of this survey.

And yes, I do have my designation. But like I said, I don't think it's an unrealistic goal coming out of high school. Mind you, it's not easy, but it isn't the same as wanting to drive a Ferrari by the age of 30 either. I would say there are probably a lot of people my age that make around what I make, or probably more. It doesn't even have to be a white collar job either. I would imagine lots of SAIT graduates who are in the trades make good money as well.

Muta · 11-02-2011, 02:42 PM

Considering tons on this board apparently work in O&G (and related industries, including retail?) and makes over $90k a year (which, I guess, is just average according to some, lol)... anybody here NOT make that?

Only in Calgary could I ask this question...

Hockeyguy15 · 11-02-2011, 02:43 PM

I don't make $90K