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Originally Posted by BCHGRL
He argues that women pursue less profitable professions; however, I would argue that the market is skewed towards more traditional male roles. Do teachers really get paid what they are worth? No, and it is has been a female-dominated career field for generations. However, doctors, for instance, are generally paid for their worth. Traditionally doctors are males. Instead of arguing that women should pursue riskier professions, the argument should be for a less skewed and more equitable market that recognizes each profession for the value to society.
Teachers and nurses are two of the most important professions in the world. Where would society be without them. However, the salaries are generally not compensatory with the value to society. Is that because these are female dominated professions?
By the way, my fiance was the one who pursued his not-so-well-paying dream of firefighting. I, on the other hand, pursued my career in business, partially based on my salary. I make twice as much as he does. I am compelled to make more; he is compelled to help people. He has a nicer home and furnishing thanks to me; but thanks to him, I know there are more important things in life than the almighty dollar.
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When benefits and time off are taken into consideration, teachers as a group have been shown to be better compensated than engineeers.
As far as firefighters go, in North Jersey you can pull down $90,000 and still work another job on your off days. Not all firefighters are poorly compensated. Nurses at $45/hr aren't doing too poorly either where I live.