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Cota in Howell, Michigan

12 months ago

I am noticing some parts of Michigan, pay is real low. After I build my experience (maybe about a year) I am moving back to Florida. The job market is good here in Michigan, but the pay is way too low. When I was in Florida, my 1st job paid me 33.00 an hour without benifits, and 28.00 an hour with benifits. When I moved back to Michigan, the starting pay was 19.00 an hour. I love Michigan because it is my home but, I definitely will not be able to pay off student loans, and live a decent life with a wage of 19.00 an hour. Plus I didnt not go through all that hard work for 19.00 an hour. I have pasted below an actual add for employment for a COTA :-(

Company name: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Product line/service: Community Human Services
Web site: Click here to go to site

Job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Employment Availability: Full Time
Job Position: Regular Employee
Hours per week: 40
Job(s) available: 1

Job location: Detroit

Salary: From $ 13.26 To $ 16.58 per hour

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amelia in Palm Coast, Florida

12 months ago

Cota in Howell, Michigan said: I am noticing some parts of Michigan, pay is real low. After I build my experience (maybe about a year) I am moving back to Florida. The job market is good here in Michigan, but the pay is way too low. When I was in Florida, my 1st job paid me 33.00 an hour without benifits, and 28.00 an hour with benifits. When I moved back to Michigan, the starting pay was 19.00 an hour. I love Michigan because it is my home but, I definitely will not be able to pay off student loans, and live a decent life with a wage of 19.00 an hour. Plus I didnt not go through all that hard work for 19.00 an hour. I have pasted below an actual add for employment for a COTA :-(

Company name: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Product line/service: Community Human Services
Web site: Click here to go to site

Job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Employment Availability: Full Time
Job Position: Regular Employee
Hours per week: 40
Job(s) available: 1

Job location: Detroit

Salary: From $ 13.26 To $ 16.58 per hour

$13.26-$16.58 an hour??

No. No way.

I get that Detroit is hurting, but that is an absurd salary for a COTA. No way in this world.

Yes, you would live a much more comfortable lifestyle in Florida. Here, you would make about twice as much (or more), and pay no state taxes. :)

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