Posted to r/AskLosAngeles, this discussion post asks users to share jobs in Los Angeles where they were surprised by the high income of the person holding the position. The Original Poster (OP) initiates the conversation by recounting an experience with a friend's roommate who writes copy for car dealership radio ads and earns approximately $180,000 annually, which the OP found shocking. The OP notes that many job descriptions in LA are vague, such as "entertainment," "tech," or "freelance," making it difficult to gauge actual income levels. The post seeks out unusual examples beyond commonly known high-paying professions like surgeons or lawyers, and the community comments provide numerous such examples.
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A friend's roommate in Los Angeles writes copy for car dealership radio advertisements.
unverifiedThe friend's roommate earns approximately $180,000 annually.
unverifiedMany people in Los Angeles describe their jobs vaguely, using terms like "I work in entertainment," "I'm in tech," or "I freelance."
unverifiedSurgeons, showrunners, and partner-track lawyers are commonly known to earn high incomes.
unverifiedHarbor Pilot in the Port of Los Angeles - $434,000 yearly.
unverifiedThough they face a 1 in 20 chance of dying on the job and the job is insanely competitive to obtain.
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