{"id":76,"date":"2026-05-23T05:24:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T05:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/fagannmgmt453\/?p=76"},"modified":"2026-05-23T05:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T05:24:49","slug":"money-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/fagannmgmt453\/2026\/05\/23\/money-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Money Talks."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are many factors that go into finding the right job. Many questions come to mind when considering which job opportunities seem to be worth the energy and effort of filling out a job application. Considering the location, career field, and organizational structure of the job are important, however the most important consideration is usually compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first entered the job market, minimum wage was the expectation. I never expected any more or any less, it&#8217;s just what you were paid as a college grocery clerk. As I continued gaining experience and acquiring new skills, my expectations regarding compensation began to grow. I began to value my experience more and looked for jobs that also valued my experience. All in all, compensation has always been and remains a crucial aspect of job hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9446\/files\/2026\/05\/vecteezymasseuseillustrationaa0222_generated-1024x844.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2133267031327697;width:518px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9446\/files\/2026\/05\/vecteezymasseuseillustrationaa0222_generated-1024x844.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9446\/files\/2026\/05\/vecteezymasseuseillustrationaa0222_generated-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9446\/files\/2026\/05\/vecteezymasseuseillustrationaa0222_generated-768x633.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9446\/files\/2026\/05\/vecteezymasseuseillustrationaa0222_generated.jpg 1136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After (my first) 4 years  of college, I decided that I wasn&#8217;t actually sure what I wanted to be, so I dropped out and went to clown school. Just kidding. I didn&#8217;t go to clown school, but I did begin taking classes at a health institute for medical massage therapy where I became a certified massage therapist after 9 months of courses and training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as I landed my first job as a massage therapist in a chiropractic office, I was astounded at my new income. Even though the rate I was getting paid was quite low for an average therapist income, it was still well above any wage I had made before. This job became a shining beacon of what I was going to be able to accomplish with my new set of skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/9446\/files\/2026\/05\/stack-coins-plant-featuring-dollar-sign-top-symbolizing-financial-growth-prosperity-business-money-growth-simple-minimalist-flat-vector-illustration_538213-119514.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5012497596616035;width:510px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Compensation was a huge motivator for me to not only go to massage school and become a licensed practitioner, but also for me to stay in the career field. The security and the feeling of adequacy from the dramatic increase in income drove my desire to continue working as a therapist for 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe that compensation plays a huge role in everyone&#8217;s lives. It&#8217;s how we evaluate our work, our skills, and our experience in our relevant job markets, and it is also the bloodline to living a (hopefully) comfortable life. Almost all of our needs can be provided for through money, so it&#8217;s no wonder why it is such an important aspect when considering a job or career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many factors that go into finding the right job. Many questions come to mind when considering which job opportunities seem to be worth the energy and effort of filling out a job application. 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