I know this has probably been asked in another thread somewhere but here goes.
In your professional opinion, what would be the minimum hourly wage (with no commission) for an Optician with ABO Certification and less than 5 years optical experience in an unlicensed state (ex. Alabama/Mississippi)?
A. less than $10.00 per hour
B. $10.00 to $12.00 per hour
C. $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
D. more than $14.00 per hour
I have a dilemma. One of my "newer" employees just passed the ABO and is an excellent Optician while another employee has worked in Optical for 5 years (only has basic optical competency) but currently makes more money than the new ABO Certified Optician. What should I do to keep both of them happy? I don't want to make the one with more experience upset but I also want to reward the ABO Certified Optician for her accomplishments. Also, in our area, the starting wage for Opticians is ridiculous. Some places start Certified Opticians out at $9.00 per hour and others start out at $14.00 per hour. Your comments are appreciated.
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