Bman, went to Panda Express for the first time couple of months back. Really enjoyed the food and quick service. Have been back several times, not that this is relevant to the conversation.
As to pay scales, its getting crazy. $35 an hour to start as heavy equipment mechanic. Young customer just went to work for Baltimore Gas and Electric as a truck mechanic. He had some experience and is generally very mechanically inclined and has worked on lots of stuff. Just got a few certifications and is up to $47.50 an hour. That is all but $100,000 a year and he has been there 8 months. I remember when $100k was big money and now its a living depending on where you live.
