On: 15-20 more federal holidays

[SketchySeaBeast]

But what percent of the work force is in a professional field? And is that true of all professions or is this another software bubble?

[mrmlz → SketchySeaBeast]

I'd say its true for the majority of engineering work at least.

I saw and ad for a Waffle-house manager with a salary range of 50-55k year.

That's about what I earn as a engineer in Sweden (pre-tax).