I have a math degree (B.S.) and my first real job out of college is a computer programming gig, image processing software, at 50K (USD) annually plus benes. As a comparison, teachers in the area with a master's degree make about 40K.
I'd avoid looking for a position that has "assistant" in the title like "research assistant." With just a B.S. you're probably not qualified for jobs with titles like "Physicist" or "Mathematician," but I'd say if you're trying to make the most money, avoid those titles. They're for researchers actually interested in the work and not the money. Look for "consultant," "engineer," or "manager." i.e., choose "chemical engineer" over "chemist" and certainly "chemical research assistant." For the most part, ignore other words in the title: if you picked a tough major and did well, that should be impressive enough. Just because you majored in physics does not mean you can't be an effective software or mechanical engineer.
Also, avoid places that are "always hiring" unless you have some "in." By "always hiring," they mean, "always looking for a great deal." This means they'd like to pay you less than your true market value. Plenty of employers are looking for a talented employee with a technical degree, but they'll fill the position quickly. Ideally, secure your job through networking, you'll almost always secure higher salaries that way.
All that you want to make a lot of money in math or science, come up with a marketable concept and start your own company (I'm still working on this one). You'll (probably) never get rich working for someone else.
So you're telling me that if someone came in with a fake ID that was completely identical to a real one (these do exist, I'm not sure if they existed in the case in question), it is the responsibility of the bartender to somehow identify that a fake ID is being used and refuse service? Think about that for a second. It's like saying you can be arrested for accepting counterfeit currency at your store. Yes, in many (most) cases, you could tell easily. But a lot of the time you couldn't, and there's no way you could be held legally liable for that.
The author has a pretext for what she's doing but the reality of it is that she's a total douche. It gives her a power trip to confiscate IDs and post the pictures online. Some people are simply nasty people and she is one. I'm no thief, but I have a slight inclination to go to her bar, order a bunch of drinks, and slip out the back and leave her with the tab. Asshole maneuver, sure, but at least someone benefits.
Its not a matter of keeping your liquor license. I've worked extensively in restaurants and bars and there's no way you will lose your liquor license for serving someone underage who has a Fake ID. Many people possess the ability to make fake government IDs that are indistinguishable from real ones. If you read the blog post, the bartender only knew it was fake after a long, convoluted deduction process that involved esoteric knowledge about the Maryland community the girl claimed to be from. She is going out of her way to be, basically, an asshole. I guess she must really believe that drinking under the age of 21 is truly evil. Lame.
... what a lame bartender. Why should she care so much about underage drinking? The girl was underage, but the bartender is the child. As long as she looks at the ID and it has a valid picture and date, she can't be held responsible if the ID is fake. After all, there are some very good fake IDs out there, some that are completely indistinguishable. I wish bad things upon people who think its fun to be a jerk when they have nothing to gain from it.
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... should be given to this girl. So close, it practically counts.
Do you think they could overlook the "three years of relevant experience" requirement? I'm an excellent oral and written communicator!
I have a math degree (B.S.) and my first real job out of college is a computer programming gig, image processing software, at 50K (USD) annually plus benes. As a comparison, teachers in the area with a master's degree make about 40K. I'd avoid looking for a position that has "assistant" in the title like "research assistant." With just a B.S. you're probably not qualified for jobs with titles like "Physicist" or "Mathematician," but I'd say if you're trying to make the most money, avoid those titles. They're for researchers actually interested in the work and not the money. Look for "consultant," "engineer," or "manager." i.e., choose "chemical engineer" over "chemist" and certainly "chemical research assistant." For the most part, ignore other words in the title: if you picked a tough major and did well, that should be impressive enough. Just because you majored in physics does not mean you can't be an effective software or mechanical engineer. Also, avoid places that are "always hiring" unless you have some "in." By "always hiring," they mean, "always looking for a great deal." This means they'd like to pay you less than your true market value. Plenty of employers are looking for a talented employee with a technical degree, but they'll fill the position quickly. Ideally, secure your job through networking, you'll almost always secure higher salaries that way. All that you want to make a lot of money in math or science, come up with a marketable concept and start your own company (I'm still working on this one). You'll (probably) never get rich working for someone else.
So you're telling me that if someone came in with a fake ID that was completely identical to a real one (these do exist, I'm not sure if they existed in the case in question), it is the responsibility of the bartender to somehow identify that a fake ID is being used and refuse service? Think about that for a second. It's like saying you can be arrested for accepting counterfeit currency at your store. Yes, in many (most) cases, you could tell easily. But a lot of the time you couldn't, and there's no way you could be held legally liable for that.
The author has a pretext for what she's doing but the reality of it is that she's a total douche. It gives her a power trip to confiscate IDs and post the pictures online. Some people are simply nasty people and she is one. I'm no thief, but I have a slight inclination to go to her bar, order a bunch of drinks, and slip out the back and leave her with the tab. Asshole maneuver, sure, but at least someone benefits.
Its not a matter of keeping your liquor license. I've worked extensively in restaurants and bars and there's no way you will lose your liquor license for serving someone underage who has a Fake ID. Many people possess the ability to make fake government IDs that are indistinguishable from real ones. If you read the blog post, the bartender only knew it was fake after a long, convoluted deduction process that involved esoteric knowledge about the Maryland community the girl claimed to be from. She is going out of her way to be, basically, an asshole. I guess she must really believe that drinking under the age of 21 is truly evil. Lame.
... what a lame bartender. Why should she care so much about underage drinking? The girl was underage, but the bartender is the child. As long as she looks at the ID and it has a valid picture and date, she can't be held responsible if the ID is fake. After all, there are some very good fake IDs out there, some that are completely indistinguishable. I wish bad things upon people who think its fun to be a jerk when they have nothing to gain from it.