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cycler_97 t1_je04e2y wrote

Reply to comment by BikerHikerHorse in Crisis-Hit MBTA to Be Led by Man Who Turned Around Long Island Railroad by Illustrious-Nose3100

I despise this low IQ take. Any working professional like a software engineer, doctor, or lawyer in the late stage of their career can make that much or more.

This dude with 40+ years of engineering experience is hired to turn around an entire public transit system. I understand the potential for political corruption of civil servants but at the same time our bureaucracy is crippled because we can’t provide competitive financial incentive to hire top talent.

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WinsingtonIII t1_je04w40 wrote

I also find it kind of funny how reddit always gets outraged about government employees making a decent salary for their level of responsibility, but then turns around and talks about how private sector workers deserve to get paid more.

And as you point out, for the level of experience and responsibility involved here, this salary isn't actually that crazy. He could certainly make more in the private sector for a similar level role.

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