Funny how it's not the money that makes one like a job.

My WORST paying gig (by a lot) might be my fav. Why? Because they let me make my own decisions %100. Actually I guess that's true of all three. Doing your own thing is a big thing in academia.

I guess it's more that they respect my abilities and reward them... not with money but just with acknowledgment. Like they'll sometimes ask my opinion about something pedagogical, ask me for help with a tech problem, that kind of stuff. Also there is like zero red tape at that job. And there is a kind of "familiy" atmosphere at that shcool that I really really like. It's hard to explain. Just a nice repoire between students and faculty and the very limited team of admins.

Or maybe it's the limited number of admins that makes that job so nice!

My second best paying job is my least favorite. Very bland and depressing physical plant. Mostly bland and depressing students. Low rent.

My best paying is right in the middle. A close second. But much more complicated and political than the low paying gig that I like so much!

I guess if and when I'm a boss I'll choose to talk about what somebody likes about a job in reviews, because it's a much more intersesting insight into the employee/emloyer relationship than the typical job review fare.