Reply #5: I was going to ask about that too [View All]

[Nikia]

I didn't know how to put it though without sounding condescending based on the attitude which I have seen in many of the people in laborer positions. My friend who had worked in a more skilled industry before moving to our area and worked at our food plant for a couple of years before getting hired for a skilled position in his previous industry made that comment about why that is bad for me too, trying to lead and educate people without hope.
Quality management does pay decently and although it isn't the most exciting thing in the world, it isn't like stacking boxes. I have a BA in biology and three years experience in quality assurance in the food industry. Without having to take a big pay cut, these are probably positions that I have the best chance at getting right now where I am at.