A woman who works as a traffic controller at a construction site has revealed her six-figure salary, leaving many in disbelief.
Industry insiders have been open about how much money they make lately, and Susie Rose certainly earns more than some of her colleagues. Her mother in Queensland revealed that she earns between $140,000 and $200,000 a year.
But before you hand in your resignation from your current job to become a fellow traffic controller, it's worth knowing that Susie's shifts may be unconventional to earn such a high salary.
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High risk = high return
She worked night shifts and described the penalty rate and workload as “very good.”
“Usually we are the first and last on the job. [to leave]” she revealed in a TikTok video.
Susie said there was a lot of ignorance about her profession and many people didn't understand how “high risk” her job was.
“Young people are never asked what they would do if they approached roadworks,” she says. “We need to raise more awareness.”
Traffic controllers must ensure a smooth flow of pedestrians and vehicles around construction sites. They face a variety of dangers, from distracted drivers who don't follow commands, to assault, and even exposure to toxins from construction materials.
Susie said the training process to become a traffic controller was “pretty easy”. The candidate completes the course assignments and then she must take a 20-hour trial to see if the job is right for her.
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“Who can justify this?”
The reaction in the comments section of the TikTok video was shock and anger. Many people couldn't believe that traffic controllers could collect so much money, but those who worked in the industry said they earned even less.
One user said: “Who can justify paying traffic controllers that much when health workers and emergency services are getting so little?”
Another added: “I'm a doctor with 10 years of experience, but this person earns more than me after taking a 20-hour training course.”
“I'm sure you'd have to log a ridiculous amount of overtime to even come close to this,” a third person wrote.
One person who worked in traffic control claimed that he only earned about $30 an hour and could earn double that with overtime, while another said: “I've been running a traffic control company in Sydney for 12 years and my girlfriend… I don't think they make that much money,” he said. ”
According to Indeed, the average salary for a traffic controller in Queensland, where Susie is based, is just over $36 an hour. Working a 12-hour day shift will earn you $432 before taxes, or $112,320 per year.but financial review It said these staff's salaries could double for some night and weekend shifts.
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