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> Plus, for some reason, corporate culture seems to dictate that exempt
> employees are somehow more "professional," and are therefore
> accorded that much more respect.
> I'm just passing along my observations that have come with almost 20
> years in the working world. (Ouch.)
Careful here. This is more and more an exploitation vector.
I came up the same way: it's always better to be on a salary. Lately
there's a disconnect, and not by accident. FLSA reflects an assumption
that 'managers' and 'supervisors' (and certain other 'professionals')
are so valuable that enterprises will safeguard their positions out of
self-interest. That's plainly not true any more.
If net salary and benefits are similar for X position on a salary or
40-hour non-exempt basis -- and you have a choice -- choose non-exempt.
A culture that amplifies the prestige of exempt status is the same one
that'll screw you, all things equal.
Usually there's no choice and you take what you can get. But if you've
ever been expected to work 60 hours (travel?) for no premium other than
the prestige of a salary, you have to ask yourself if the other side of
the bargain -- security -- is real. If it's not, you're getting hosed.
It's a moot point if your boss treats you right, grants comp time, etc.
Just don't rely on FLSA to sort this out fairly, because it's been gamed.
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