Making $44K A Year As A Sanitation Worker In NYC | On The Job

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @casienwhey
    @casienwhey 2 года назад +4427

    They deserve every penny they earn, including the pensions. These guys are the unsung heroes that make modern living possible.

    • @williamerazo3921
      @williamerazo3921 2 года назад +130

      They deserve more

    • @keypeng4164
      @keypeng4164 2 года назад +19

      Seriously? I can easily find migrant labor that will do this for $12/hour/

    • @javier.mp4
      @javier.mp4 2 года назад +334

      @@keypeng4164 Just because you're a horrible person who can exploit migrants to do it for less doesn't mean they shouldn't earn more

    • @RickySpanish168
      @RickySpanish168 2 года назад +19

      @@keypeng4164 just because ones worse doesnt mean they both arent bad

    • @fartholemechanic9252
      @fartholemechanic9252 2 года назад

      @@alqaeda7040 absolutely correct

  • @nikolai3620
    @nikolai3620 2 года назад +7714

    Finally something realistic instead of "this millenial makes 4 billion dollars an hour as a stay at home astronaut. Here is how she survives."

  • @kcx2678
    @kcx2678 2 года назад +3260

    These are the kind of people these channel should be featuring here.. inspiring individuals with real jobs and realistic income.

    • @alp.9672
      @alp.9672 2 года назад +48

      Why? So people who go to college don't have real jobs? Office workers or wfh people don't have real job because it is not physical labor? Dumb logic.

    • @kcx2678
      @kcx2678 2 года назад +113

      @@alp.9672 I was not talking about work with college degrees. I am talking about not-so-common jobs like being social media stars/YT content creators/real state agents etc and some entrepreneurial jobs with 6 figure salaries. They feature those a lot in this channel.
      If you don’t agree with my comment, fine. But 93 people do. Some people do want to see other contents here. And also, you appear to be hurt by this comment when it’s not talking about you. I guess it must have struck a nerve. I hope your degree is helping you so you don’t call other people’s opinion as “dumb”.

    • @alp.9672
      @alp.9672 2 года назад +8

      @@kcx2678 93 people liked your comment, you want a cookie? Logic was still dumb. "ReAl JoBs"

    • @kcx2678
      @kcx2678 2 года назад +55

      @@alp.9672 Feel better now? I know “displacement” in psych is a real thing.

    • @Mini-rt8bm
      @Mini-rt8bm 2 года назад +17

      What is a “real” job? Yes jobs like these should be showed more often though

  • @Y_hass
    @Y_hass 2 года назад +23

    Every time I feel a little arrogant or even depressed, I watch this video to humble me. Dude is calm, down to earth and a hard worker.

  • @joseyeastwood
    @joseyeastwood 2 года назад +146

    Man they get my utmost respect i was in NYC a couple of weeks ago in there was garbage everywhere it's a never ending battle they should be making more it's a hard job.

    • @josuebrown6001
      @josuebrown6001 2 года назад

      Nasty job bet they don’t wash they hands before lunch

    • @CaliDraco
      @CaliDraco 2 года назад +2

      @@josuebrown6001 they wear gloves on the job they have to wash their hands or their foods gonna taste bad haha.

    • @joseyeastwood
      @joseyeastwood 2 года назад

      @Boba Liberal As soon you hop on that so will i Rockefeller.

  • @truthteller4442
    @truthteller4442 2 года назад +1944

    For anyone watching, 44k is just the base salary. These guys routinely clear 85k-120k, yearly, after overtime and raises. And they have a pension for life, which is the true icing on the cake.

    • @boni_traxton9436
      @boni_traxton9436 2 года назад +168

      But still in NY 120k is like 20k because the average apartment/house is well over 700,000

    • @kennethjohnson5222
      @kennethjohnson5222 2 года назад +88

      Base salary is like 72k as a nyc sanitation worker and everyone makes ot I have a lot of family in sanitation

    • @slkric1724
      @slkric1724 2 года назад +87

      I work sanitation in Ohio and the base salary is around 65k. It's not a bad job if you can get pass the odor.

    • @ShawnTheDriver
      @ShawnTheDriver 2 года назад +14

      @@slkric1724 I’m looking into getting into this when I come back home for good. Driving OTR right now.

    • @rx2powersports
      @rx2powersports 2 года назад +3

      @@ShawnTheDriver currently local. Won't ever go back. Not sanitation. But still.

  • @edb484
    @edb484 2 года назад +962

    This is one of the best episodes. A straight up cool and down to earth guy working hard. Much props to him

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад

      He's obviously uneducated,so picking up litter is All he can do, I definitely wouldn't be proud of being a sanitation worker

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад

      @David Merlot of course there is embarrassment to be a garbage collector, go tell your parents you want to be a toilet cleaner
      the praise he gets is his salary, you don't give medals to people who do what Their paid for, that's what you millennials don't understand

  • @sylvio1980
    @sylvio1980 2 года назад +923

    Being a sanitation worker is one of the best kept secrets. Yes, starting pay is low, BUT within few years most guys make way over a 100k. Really good job with solid benefits.

    • @lilrog0909
      @lilrog0909 2 года назад +129

      You are Right, my father went this route. Father retired 4 times
      1. Union Retirement
      2. D.C. Sanitation Pension
      3. Army Reservist Pension
      4. Security Job Pension from state of Maryland
      The guy is sitting pretty

    • @sylvio1980
      @sylvio1980 2 года назад +20

      @@lilrog0909 that’s the way to do it.

    • @evelynacevedo-medina4409
      @evelynacevedo-medina4409 2 года назад +31

      Great job...my hubbie did 22... great benefits... definitely a kept secret...

    • @quelquun2018
      @quelquun2018 2 года назад +21

      Oh ok, because I’ve always heard they make a lot so when I saw the title I was shock😅😅😅😅

    • @sylvio1980
      @sylvio1980 2 года назад +28

      @@quelquun2018 you can make a good living working this job, don’t be fooled by starting pay. Benefits and pension.

  • @jtmaudi
    @jtmaudi 2 года назад +34

    Just like Anthony I also became a garbage/recycling man (in Canada) because of Covid. I was a small business owner and the shutdown destroyed my business. Sanitation is also my least paying job but knowing I will never be out of work again is peace of mind. I was also surprised at how much I love my job with knowing it's in the top 6 of the most dangerous jobs. I make a minimum of $54,000 on a 8 hour day Monday to Friday plus another 10 to 15 thousand more in overtime plus dental/health benefits and pension.

  • @mvslice
    @mvslice 6 месяцев назад +9

    That is a pretty low wage, considering how important sanitation workers are to a city like New York. If the police go on strike, crime goes down; the sanitation workers strike, the city descends a day anarchy

  • @valaquenta220
    @valaquenta220 2 года назад +646

    Finally something relatable, instead of the "I'm 27 years old, I have a master's degree and I'm payed 200k dollars working for google" videos.

  • @chriswoodward2046
    @chriswoodward2046 2 года назад +346

    One of the most important jobs on the planet. Imagine your life if your garbage wasn't picked up. All the respect to these workers.

    • @OHOE1
      @OHOE1 2 года назад +1

      garbitsh man

    • @prevaloir5362
      @prevaloir5362 2 года назад +3

      I'd throw it outside

    • @Madzguy007
      @Madzguy007 2 года назад +3

      Back in the days, they'd just throw it in a pit and burn it

    • @coffeecool5190
      @coffeecool5190 2 года назад

      i thow my Trash in Andrew Cuomo's front lawn

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU 2 года назад +2

      No I do not want to imagine that.

  • @peterbarton165
    @peterbarton165 2 года назад +37

    I hate it when people look down on sanitation workers. These people literally deal with our sh*t and they are on of the most important parts of a healthy society!

  • @rminitials
    @rminitials 2 года назад +55

    I put in for the exam and I'm just waiting for my date now to take it. The starting pay is decent but after a few years you jump up significantly. With overtime you can easily earn over 100k. Great benefits and security. One of the best jobs you can land. I have friends already in and they love it. It's hard work but definitely rewarding.

    • @Richard-lh3te
      @Richard-lh3te 2 года назад +5

      Best of luck to you.

    • @ramirez1prny797
      @ramirez1prny797 2 года назад +4

      Same here!

    • @tontonmc8836
      @tontonmc8836 2 года назад +1

      I’m taking the test too and I’m 19. So if you do overtime you can make over a 100k a year?

    • @rminitials
      @rminitials 2 года назад +4

      @@tontonmc8836 Yes. Once you reach top pay you'll be at over 95k base salary. Before over time. That takes about 5 years. In those 5 years you'll get big jumps in pay until you reach the top. Then even after that you'll still be getting a raise every year. You're 19. Definitely take the exam and any other city exam you're interested in.
      I'm 31 and just took it. It's not a hard exam but it tests you on your ability to follow instruction, reading comprehension and how well you understand a situation or scenario.
      You got this bro. Best of luck. You're young. Now is the time to take advantage of all these exams. By the time you're 50 you'll be retired with a full pension.

    • @tontonmc8836
      @tontonmc8836 2 года назад +2

      @@rminitials ok thanks good luck to you on the test and hopefully we get to work together lmaoo

  • @tooreal8968
    @tooreal8968 2 года назад +8

    Major respect for this guy. He is doing an essential job for the city and not complaining about it. It cringes me when I see those working in Wall Street/ tech / doctors making a quarter million their first year complaining about working 6 days a week.

  • @wizardofahhhhhhz
    @wizardofahhhhhhz 2 года назад +957

    This is pretty cool. The pay after 5.5 years is more than a lot of jobs that require a college degree are paying. I’m glad to see they’re being compensated for doing a job that many people wouldn’t do.

    • @alqaeda7040
      @alqaeda7040 2 года назад +116

      44k dollar a year in New York is a joke, they need to increase their wages

    • @hidros1461
      @hidros1461 2 года назад +41

      If you stick it through 5 yrs making pennies you will be rewarded when your pay doubles on the 6th year. Hard to do though

    • @GODHATESADOPTION
      @GODHATESADOPTION 2 года назад +42

      Most of the veterans there are pulling 100k$ a yr and up total wayyyy more than teachers.

    • @keypeng4164
      @keypeng4164 2 года назад

      I can easily find migrant labor that will do this for $12/hour

    • @GODHATESADOPTION
      @GODHATESADOPTION 2 года назад

      @@keypeng4164 yea italians...lol its a union AKA mob run industry... the mafia controls it...

  • @ricks.1318
    @ricks.1318 2 года назад +28

    A SINCERE "Thank you" to Anthony, all all those like him that DO this job, day in & day out, .... and do it with PRIDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are grateful, and Be SAFE out there in the streets ....

  • @politcallycorrect5816
    @politcallycorrect5816 2 года назад +227

    This shows the importance of governement jobs and/or union jobs. Without them, your life can be thrown upside down overnight, with no recourse.

    • @trashyraccoon2615
      @trashyraccoon2615 2 года назад +18

      Yep, no more of this libertarian pay people chump change thing. Time for real jobs and real pay

    • @mpalmer7800
      @mpalmer7800 2 года назад

      Well until they forced vax u??? If u don’t take it they throw u out

    • @JJ-mh3hb
      @JJ-mh3hb 2 года назад

      Without them your life can be thrown upside down overnight by government/unions overnight, with no recourse.
      Fixed that for you. 👍

    • @elmazizo3639
      @elmazizo3639 2 года назад +3

      44k ain’t Union job pay
      Scaffold builders here making 45$ an hour and they are Union

    • @hardmammal_9573
      @hardmammal_9573 2 года назад +1

      I’m a non union diesel mechanic for a large private trash company and my pay is a lot higher than 44k a year. 44k is only $21 an hour, which is pretty low for the trash business.

  • @SchytexGraphics
    @SchytexGraphics 2 года назад +31

    I'm romanian. What I like about you guys, about americans in general is the fact that no matter what job you've got, you're proud of what you're doing, no matter how bad it is. Out here, a lot of people are just close-minded and would laugh at you if you're a sanitation worker. What's worst, they'd even laugh when seeing you jog. Used to do some jogging at 5 AM and people would just stare and some of them make fun of me as I passed them. Obviously I've ignored them, but it's annoying that this happens.

    • @elijahtheshirriff7331
      @elijahtheshirriff7331 Год назад +3

      keep jogging bro!'

    • @Eclectic999
      @Eclectic999 5 месяцев назад +1

      🇷🇴 Respect!

    • @Mickymaxywonder
      @Mickymaxywonder Месяц назад +1

      I know exactly what your talking about its the same here in ireland 🇮🇪. I think its a European thing we are very narrow minded.

  • @fhowland
    @fhowland 2 года назад +17

    So much respect for these men. Tough job with no glory. Unsung heroes.

  • @coopermini420
    @coopermini420 2 года назад +135

    I worked for DSNY for 28 years. It had its ups and downs. I picked up trash and recycling. I drove the street sweeper. I also drove the tow truck for 4 years. Then a supervisor for 20 of those years. Even slept at the garage during snow storms. Now retired and living up state. It was a great part of my life. Made a lot of friends. Worked in All 5 Boroughs but mostly in Manhattan.

    • @superhollowfied906
      @superhollowfied906 2 года назад

      When did you retire? Which garage?

    • @coopermini420
      @coopermini420 2 года назад +1

      @@superhollowfied906 2017. Man 5

    • @superhollowfied906
      @superhollowfied906 2 года назад

      @@coopermini420 love that building. So clean with beautiful views inside. Too senior though.

    • @coopermini420
      @coopermini420 2 года назад

      @@superhollowfied906 that was a great building to work in. Most of the guys there are good people too.

    • @twincherry4958
      @twincherry4958 2 года назад +4

      You're balling with your pension...20yrs as Sup, you're good sir

  • @videostoviews2262
    @videostoviews2262 2 года назад +83

    People don't see us, we need to see them. Great statement for a true driver! 😎

  • @Otterom
    @Otterom 2 года назад +241

    As a retired DSNY worker for 29 years most wouldnt or couldn't understand the grind all these workers are dedicated to the everyday when only most notice only when it snows the most under appreciated workforce in this city all weather storms hardly mentioned in any 911 dialogs when they were right there
    I am glad someone has taken the time to recognize these great workers God bless them all

    • @keypeng4164
      @keypeng4164 2 года назад

      dude you make $150k a year with overtime. come on. the pay is enough. you want a parade, liberal snowflak?

    • @abishekwillie
      @abishekwillie 2 года назад +1

      As a Indian I really like to work in New York City

    • @eagle25311
      @eagle25311 2 года назад +1

      Must be awesome to be a trash worker jk lol

    • @aucklandsadventures
      @aucklandsadventures 2 года назад

      What was your pay the last year?

    • @keypeng4164
      @keypeng4164 2 года назад +1

      @@aucklandsadventures I make 32k a year working about 5 hours a week. But I have a passive income portfolio from an inheritance that I invested. I made some good decisions in the 2020 crash and get about 30k in dividends a year.

  • @steppebro
    @steppebro 2 года назад +10

    I love this guy and his attitude toward life. I have so much more respect for him than some of these people with overpaid and underworked white collar jobs

  • @wendymorrison5803
    @wendymorrison5803 2 года назад +7

    Sanitation workers are the ants of a city. Quietly moving the refuse and keeping it safe for us all. They deserve praise, every day.

  • @GStreezy
    @GStreezy 2 года назад +38

    I'm a Sanitation Worker as well in Alabama & I have to say I'm very happy with the pay.
    $56,000 last year.
    Good benefits as well.
    I work for the County I stay in.

    • @vanessaandreatta9098
      @vanessaandreatta9098 2 года назад

      Oh thank you for sharing. I was just writing I wanted to know more

    • @cdl9239
      @cdl9239 2 года назад +6

      That's guaranteed pay not overtime I'm pretty sure they make 70-90 a year in every city salvery add 30k for overtime that your answer

    • @garyacosta417
      @garyacosta417 2 года назад

      Ny make up to 100,000 with ot

    • @vannhantran547
      @vannhantran547 2 года назад +1

      You deserve it, buddy 🤠

    • @Squirtle360
      @Squirtle360 2 года назад

      Alabama sounds peaceful man

  • @jayceecruz2605
    @jayceecruz2605 2 года назад +34

    So many kids are told that school is the ONLY way out of poverty. Bunch of nonsense. Coming from a guy with a Master's degree. Sure, it might help you. However, if you pull out student loans, that higher ed might end up hurting you more than helping. These jobs are underrated.

    • @boozecruiser
      @boozecruiser 2 года назад +1

      We should be teaching kids that poverty would vanish overnight if the rich didn't take what they didn't make. But acknowledging that poverty is man-made and actively maintained isn't convenient

  • @Meechie4
    @Meechie4 2 года назад +27

    All around a humble guy not lazy at all. Also the fact after 5.5 years they get a pay 💰 bump to $83k is a plus

  • @Zones33
    @Zones33 2 года назад +11

    Can’t really explain it, but there is a special sense of camaraderie among blue collar jobs. Logging, construction, warehouse, maintenance, mining, energy production and many more. Even if you don’t care too much for your job everyone understands we’re all in it together. Probably a working class thing

    • @sabrina.natalie
      @sabrina.natalie Год назад

      Yes, absolutely! I agree. Plus, the camaraderie that you build with your colleagues, is unmatched. You’re with your buddies for nearly 2 decades, so you basically grow up with them.

    • @bodazephyr6629
      @bodazephyr6629 10 месяцев назад

      True, in a lot of white collar professions, people are looking to stab each other in the back to climb to the next rung of the corporate ladder.

  • @lonewolfnh89
    @lonewolfnh89 2 года назад +14

    From a mental standpoint, this job is much more difficult to do for someone with a 4 year college degree. I have a bachleor degree and I've worked minmum wage job after college and the constant feeling of not living up to my own expectation can be a mental blow. Props to this man and wish him the best.

    • @danielGee03
      @danielGee03 2 года назад +4

      Go UNION !! No college debts and you’ll make more money than someone to went to college . I joined the Union At 18 And I’ma journey out when I’m 23 So not even 25 yet and I’m making good Chi Ching . It’s not too late man I know people that dropped out of college and are now making more then 53 an hour . Choose ya route wisely fellas !!!!

  • @westcoastspartan1528
    @westcoastspartan1528 2 года назад +16

    I started in the sanitation business in 2006 for the city and county of Denver the drivers here make about 50,000 a year and work 4 10s and get OT plus holiday OT. Plus the cost of living is less then NYC and we are hiring. I love my job and have a great appreciation for people in my field.

  • @portalomus
    @portalomus 2 года назад +111

    Wow great episode! This guy has a great attitude, great outlook on life. He's working hard and not letting the pandemic get him down. Much respect.

  • @ziolove
    @ziolove Год назад +7

    Some heroes wear neon green hoodies. Thanking all sanitation workers everywhere, every day.

  • @YHBTSTLL
    @YHBTSTLL 2 года назад +8

    I'm 33, just got my exam notification for November 2022. I'm also from SI. Really hoping I get the job as I'm transitioning from a higher paying career like Anthony as well. I hope it will all be worth it in a few years.

    • @dancicio9280
      @dancicio9280 2 года назад

      @YHBTSTLL good luck il be there also got the notification last week

    • @YHBTSTLL
      @YHBTSTLL 2 года назад

      @@dancicio9280 Good luck to you too bro. Let's get it

    • @jasondickens8447
      @jasondickens8447 2 года назад

      After you take the written exam how long does it take to get notified? Is it years?

    • @JustNel
      @JustNel 2 года назад

      @@jasondickens8447 6-12months for your results and list number

    • @superhollowfied906
      @superhollowfied906 4 месяца назад

      Did you get hired?

  • @marvinbrown1717
    @marvinbrown1717 2 года назад +232

    I'm also a city employee (Department of Education); it's true A) the longer you work, the higher you get paid (the salary increases are crazy) B) a pension is an asset that most Americans don't have access to anymore, which is unfortunate, because they're so valuable. While I pay into my pension, I also save in a 403(b) and a roth.

    • @Babyluv_
      @Babyluv_ 2 года назад +18

      I also work for DOE. We don’t get paid enough lmao.

    • @marvinbrown1717
      @marvinbrown1717 2 года назад +12

      @@Babyluv_ I'm waiting for that new contract to come out like yesterday lol!

    • @alqaeda7040
      @alqaeda7040 2 года назад +6

      Really? Most Americans dont have pension?

    • @holdencawffle626
      @holdencawffle626 2 года назад +2

      @@Babyluv_ that's because you're job is very easy

    • @breynoso19
      @breynoso19 2 года назад +13

      @@holdencawffle626 😂 Spoken like someone who’s never taught a day in their life…so easy there’s been a teacher shortage for years.

  • @trashin.n.smashin
    @trashin.n.smashin 2 года назад +151

    Props to these workers! It’s a very physically demanding job, mostly overlooked by the general public but definitely necessary for the 2022 lifestyle.

    • @bobbowie9350
      @bobbowie9350 2 года назад +6

      LA sanitation , the workers dont get out of their truck lol. theyre making like 200K

    • @nds9441
      @nds9441 2 года назад +4

      @@bobbowie9350 similar situation in the bay area

    • @boozecruiser
      @boozecruiser 2 года назад

      Props to every worker across the globe.

  • @jmguevarajordan
    @jmguevarajordan 2 года назад +323

    This is a real history and a real job. I thought that guys picking garbage with college degree was not possible in the US, but here is a nice example. Thank you for your video and testimony.

    • @josecarlos11
      @josecarlos11 2 года назад +15

      Exactly bro, I'm sick and tired of the "Professional influencer RUclipsrs" or so called "investors" making gizzillion dollars. LOL

    • @OhioBahn440
      @OhioBahn440 2 года назад +10

      Most college educated Americans get worthless degrees. There was a huge push in the 90s that "everyone MUST get a bachelors degree". Now there is a huge deficit of skilled workers and they are making a premium. Id estimate 60-70% of college grads make less then 90% of skilled tradesmen.

    • @trinat347
      @trinat347 2 года назад

      No such thing as a real job

    • @xavierd3298
      @xavierd3298 2 года назад +1

      I don't understand why he didn't return to his profession. That job is definitely not worth it if you managed to get through college. That job is for a ex con that can't get anything else

    • @xjar215x
      @xjar215x 2 года назад +15

      @@xavierd3298 you take these workers for granted. Don’t look down on them.

  • @chrispaul3778
    @chrispaul3778 2 года назад +34

    Jobs will pay your bills business will make you rich but investment makes and keep you wealthy the future is inevitable, I hope y'all become successful!

    • @thomasdooley3702
      @thomasdooley3702 2 года назад

      @Hart Thim you're right it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance

    • @christopherhobb7702
      @christopherhobb7702 2 года назад

      Most people are gonna become millionaires and will have bitcoin to thank for that..

    • @popsarah7805
      @popsarah7805 2 года назад

      Investment is the quickest way to acquiring wealth

    • @claresmithy4667
      @claresmithy4667 2 года назад

      @@popsarah7805 absolutely 💯

    • @Agent56000
      @Agent56000 2 года назад

      @@thomasdooley3702 what are the safest investment apps tho. For pc and phone ?

  • @StoreyofGee
    @StoreyofGee 2 года назад +7

    Respect. I work in IT now as a software developer, but when I was in high school I worked 2 years with our public works sanitation department. Whether it was -40 or +40, rain or shine, we'd be out there throwing garbage. Good times, you definitely work for your money.

    • @itsDjjayyArt
      @itsDjjayyArt 2 года назад

      How did you get the job during high school

    • @StoreyofGee
      @StoreyofGee 2 года назад +1

      @@itsDjjayyArt It was through a co-op placement. I did 2 seperate semesters, and then they hired me for two summers as well.

  • @dayaf0
    @dayaf0 2 года назад +103

    Much respect to him for doing this job. I could not navigate with such a large vehicle like that in NY

    • @jayprimo
      @jayprimo 2 года назад

      Try driving A Tower Ladder or Tiller. Garbage truck is child's play 😉

    • @Brokeloco
      @Brokeloco 2 года назад +6

      yes you can .. it’s not climbing Everest now!! It’s Ridiculous when people say things like this.. with proper training you can drive any where.. watch Deadliest roads then to see if you can drive in new York city lol

    • @jayprimo
      @jayprimo 2 года назад

      @@Brokeloco The Tractor Trailer drivers in NYC get the biggest props from me, a CDL driver. Seeing some of the streets those guys back into garages from, blindly no less. Wow!

    • @donaldsawyer2618
      @donaldsawyer2618 2 года назад +1

      This guy must be new. This career makes more than 44k

    • @donaldsawyer2618
      @donaldsawyer2618 2 года назад +4

      NYC has some of the best jobs. The problem is the housing. The housing in NYC for the average worker is terrible

  • @nakendraperry6264
    @nakendraperry6264 2 года назад +17

    I applaud sanitation workers in any city this is a hard job.

  • @cleon8650
    @cleon8650 2 года назад +159

    Bless our sanitation workers!! Hard workers keeping our cities clean!

    • @melissamacpherson5820
      @melissamacpherson5820 2 года назад

      Huge thanks to you!

    • @joeh858
      @joeh858 2 года назад +2

      but our cities aren't clean

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU 2 года назад

      They are a bit under-rated. It is hard work and they wake up early plus it is dangerous. Without them life would be harder, they have my full respect and earn deserve their $$$.

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад

      @@EatMyShortsAU you Are deluded with your Ukraine flag, how exactly is 44k underated? You libs Are brainless

  • @sarcazm
    @sarcazm 10 месяцев назад +1

    they dont get paid enough. i was in most of the garages in ny bk3 bx si etc. these guys work hard, not to mention during snow, theyre required to work snow shift 12 hours....back problems shoulder pulls, cut by objects in trash, poked by needles through gloves. they dont get enough pay. amazing job, awesome people, they all support eachother.

  • @jxnathanmark7661
    @jxnathanmark7661 2 года назад +8

    When Christmas rolls around, or special holidays like thanks giving I always give my sanitation workers a pack of beer or small gifts to say thank you. They work so hard and do a dirty job to keep the streets clean as they can. Many thanks to you all.

    • @ildlyn8966
      @ildlyn8966 2 года назад

      That's a nice gesture.

    • @DNixon845
      @DNixon845 2 года назад

      Thanks for picking up my trash for the entire past year. Have 6 -12oz beers on me. I insist.

  • @seanfinney6732
    @seanfinney6732 2 года назад +110

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  • @msltoe15
    @msltoe15 2 года назад +45

    Wishing the best for Anthony, his pride is on full display and what a wonderful profile for someone who made the best of the situation handed to them. This is such an important job and should be earning more! Thank you for this episode.

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  • @hello_its_me.
    @hello_its_me. 2 года назад +2

    He takes his positive attitude to a whole new level. 👏

  • @thisguy73
    @thisguy73 2 года назад +6

    Understand at 22.5 years a lot of the guys bodies break down. Can do this job at 27 years old. Once you are in your 50s or 60s it's not so easy. Respect.

  • @TheIlovemusic23
    @TheIlovemusic23 2 года назад +40

    I live in NYC and I want to say THANK YOU for all that you do! You keep our city going 💙

    • @michaelpark5681
      @michaelpark5681 2 года назад +1

      Say it in person. Comments don't count.

    • @breynoso19
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      @@michaelpark5681 Bold of you to assume they don’t say it in person based on one online comment.

    • @michaelpark5681
      @michaelpark5681 2 года назад

      @@breynoso19 You are assuming that I'm assuming. I told her to say it in person and that comments don't count. Get that straight in your maggot infested head of yours.

    • @georgejungle138
      @georgejungle138 2 года назад

      You’re cute

  • @mtndewdev
    @mtndewdev 2 года назад +53

    thank you for what all of you do. you guys are the reason we have clean cities. not to mention the hard manual labor you guys do on a daily basis!

  • @andrewperez7844
    @andrewperez7844 Год назад +2

    For those that do not know, don't feel bad about his salary, DSNY is one of the most coveted jobs in the city and his salary will see a serious bump due to overtime, and then it will see a significant rise after a short couple years. After putting time on the street he'll get a great desk job, amazing benefits, with retirement on the horizon along with a crazy good pension. He and his family will be set for life.
    It's amazing what goes on in there, I can probably start a whole podcast of just my dad telling DSNY stories haha. Anthony seems like a great guy, he's lucky to be there and seems like he deserves it.

    • @Luvislove983
      @Luvislove983 Год назад +1

      You have any suggestions on someone like me leaving a driving job for a $7 pay cut to work for my county as a equipment operator?? I am stressing badly trying to make a decision. I will be 40 this year

  • @OrganicDolphin
    @OrganicDolphin 2 года назад +1

    These guys, wherever they are, will always have my respect.

  • @mrerok
    @mrerok 2 года назад +8

    Sanitation is a great job in NYC. There's a reason why every person takes the Sanitation test .. everybody's job has a purpose and we make the world go around.

    • @itsDjjayyArt
      @itsDjjayyArt 2 года назад

      I just paid for it now waiting

  • @Republic1ders
    @Republic1ders 2 года назад +36

    This guy is salt of the earth. Roll with the punches type of man. Good on him!

  • @yucheunglam4019
    @yucheunglam4019 2 года назад +4

    One of the best work forces for New York, so glad to have them❤❤.
    New York Strongest!!

  • @mnyhgry74ram77
    @mnyhgry74ram77 Год назад +1

    I’m 26 years old turning 27. I just got called to do my physical test this upcoming December. So excited to start my career🎉

    • @Goated96
      @Goated96 Год назад

      When you took the test? What’s your list number?

    • @mnyhgry74ram77
      @mnyhgry74ram77 Год назад +1

      @@Goated96 Last year around this time. 3,160

  • @singahsung712
    @singahsung712 2 года назад

    You are all hard working guys your job means so much to me i couldnt imagine life without you

  • @Nokenify
    @Nokenify 2 года назад +22

    Amazing dudes. Thank you for your service.

  • @mwong5873
    @mwong5873 2 года назад +7

    Thank you, DSNY, for keeping NYC clean.

  • @PriscillaYoshida
    @PriscillaYoshida 2 года назад +12

    Now this is what it means to be a real New Yorker! He reminds me a lot of my dad, hard working New Yorker who takes pride in everything they do.

  • @charlesrowan4632
    @charlesrowan4632 8 месяцев назад +1

    Retired from sanitation after twenty years at 50 years old. Worked another 20 years in private industry.Sanitation was the best job I ever had. My father retired from fdny
    after 20 years.I only had a ged in education. Only missed about two weeks due to being sick in 20 years.

  • @colombiantom
    @colombiantom 2 года назад +51

    No city employee gets paid enough, but luckily, with overtime ,they can make over 100k a year and they retire after 22.5 years, these jobs have a waiting list for that reason. Even after 5 years they make over 83k base, plus overtime, some people make close to 200k, which is insane for what they do. To put that in perspective, a teacher with student loans and 8 years of college for example, makes 81k after 5 years and a Ph.D, and they rarely get overtime. So for a job that requires only a high school diploma, they get paid really well (taking into account the overtime which is guaranteed and salary after 5 years.)

    • @jayprimo
      @jayprimo 2 года назад +15

      No, this job has a waiting list because it requires no skill outside of a CDL (which they train and provide for), no college degree, and still hire people with criminal records.
      No other agency has wait lists like this, because the requirement are much stricter or require certain levels of skill.

    • @alp.9672
      @alp.9672 2 года назад +3

      @@jayprimo Yea you get it, people are trying to glamorize this job lol.....its great if you have no skills and its safe but the job sucks.

    • @CJ-fh5xq
      @CJ-fh5xq 2 года назад +3

      That is why you don't become a professor or a teacher for the money. Do a college degree that has great earnings potential.

    • @colombiantom
      @colombiantom 2 года назад +4

      @@CJ-fh5xq That is why the education in the US sucks, teachers leave the professions on average after 5 years and there is a huge shortage. I agree teachers don't become teacher for the money, but for the passion of raising the future of this country, but you cannot tell me this is a huge discouragement, when a sanitation worker without skills and not higher education can make far more than a teacher with a bachelors and a Ph.D. You are literally saying trash is more important that our kids future.

    • @mikepizza76
      @mikepizza76 2 года назад +4

      The overtime is never guaranteed. And is sometimes even forced upon you, with the threat of disciplinary action against you if you can't stay late or can't work a day that you were supposed to be off for. As for the higher wagers ($200K) that were mentioned, that for the most part is not the Sanitation Worker. That was mostly Supervisors and up. And even for them that is an abnormalitie. For the last 2 years of dealing with Covid, put most to work 7 days a week, some for months at a time. So it's really not fair to compare a teacher and a manual labored job for 7 days a week for months at a time, with no summers and winter recesses off, and some holidays worked as well. And for the snow days those 7 days a week days are 12 hours long of driving. And let's not forget that Sanitation Worker is in the top 5 of most dangerous jobs yearly, Google it.

  • @CP-ok1gv
    @CP-ok1gv 2 года назад +34

    Honestly, one of the most respectable jobs in my opinion. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it.

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад +1

      Picking up garbage is respectable? Never

    • @CP-ok1gv
      @CP-ok1gv 2 года назад +6

      @@Carltonwanks it’s a public service, a utility like electric, gas and water services. Those are respectable jobs in my opinion, often overlooked at their importance.

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад +1

      @@CP-ok1gv doesn't matter if it's public service, people pay taxes, a doctor /pilot Are respectable , not someone who wades through rotten garbage

    • @jaydot4956
      @jaydot4956 2 года назад

      @@Carltonwanks so imagine if there was no sanitation workers to pick up trash. That is an important job for society. And what type of career do you have? Your talking like you’re an engineer for nasa or something.

  • @danlev9178
    @danlev9178 2 года назад +8

    More of these kinds of videos please. It even feels more genuine too.

  • @jarrel7051
    @jarrel7051 2 года назад +1

    I am a proud son of a sanitation worker. That job sent four kids to Michigan and NYU.

  • @DSwecker
    @DSwecker 2 года назад +4

    This is really good content, real views into real people's lives. I'm usually down on NBC because of their overly-progressive slant, but keep making more of this and I will watch and subscribe.

  • @leanalumpkins
    @leanalumpkins 2 года назад +18

    He took pride in his job and do it well. much respect.

    • @ricks.1318
      @ricks.1318 2 года назад

      Absolute TOTAL RESPECT for him and others that DO it, EVERYDAY !!!!!!

  • @moua0067
    @moua0067 2 года назад +18

    Thank you for sharing this story and person. It reflects everyday, hardworking people like us. Not athletes, celebrities or social media people. These people are the backbone of all of our cities!

  • @Megog
    @Megog 2 года назад +8

    Base salary starts at $47K/yr., with an average salary of $89K/yr. after 5 years, according to the nyc civil service test listing. 🤷‍♂️

  • @AstonMartinDBS749
    @AstonMartinDBS749 2 года назад +1

    Hats off to these guys, one of the most important jobs period.

  • @willschofield1210
    @willschofield1210 2 года назад +3

    My American exchange student housemate was amazed when she saw Australian rubbish trucks using a hydraulic arm to pickup and empty our bins . The driver doesn’t need to ever get out of the cab. And yes they can easily pickup bins from between parked cars etc. Easily faster than men doing it by hand. Been in operation since the early 1990’s. Having guys manually handling the rubbish is just insane . It’s almost like the yanks want to make the work as hard and as dangerous as they can for the little guys .

    • @jaxpon1597
      @jaxpon1597 2 года назад

      they dont only take trash from the curb

    • @dand2810
      @dand2810 2 года назад

      Those exist in the US too. Depends on the city.
      I've never seen those here in the UK however. The main difference is that in a shithole 2nd world country like Scotland where I live, a sanitation worker like this earns 30k at best. I'd rather have that issue looked into..

  • @chadeburwell1128
    @chadeburwell1128 2 года назад +27

    They actually make much more money than that one of my childhood friends he works for the sanitation department and he started off at the age of 20 he's in management now they live in upstate New York and he soon to retire and they also give you part to take in their stock so he won three different ways with a stock a 401k and a pension. I love them I remember getting up early in the morning and rolling the trash cans out and I love sanitation workers guys don't get that much credit or respect you deserve especially dealing with New York City trash and their big rats

    • @superhollowfied906
      @superhollowfied906 2 года назад

      What stock are you talking about?

    • @chadeburwell1128
      @chadeburwell1128 2 года назад +3

      @@superhollowfied906 he works for waste Management waste Management is a stock on the stock market and it's a good stock it's a very affordable I don't know how it is now because I don't have to look because I'm invested into it already

    • @itsDjjayyArt
      @itsDjjayyArt 2 года назад

      Interesting how did your friend become management

  • @bluehawk320
    @bluehawk320 2 года назад +6

    Na, this should not be legal!
    it should not be legal to have base salary less than $70k base pay for any public service in NY.

  • @goose9912
    @goose9912 2 года назад +18

    One thing that strikes me as a Brit watching these episodes is just how much you guys earn in the US. Pay in the UK is far lower for similar roles

    • @jackwilson9572
      @jackwilson9572 2 года назад

      Isn't your money more valuable compared to the dollar?

    • @jjo7279
      @jjo7279 2 года назад +3

      Cost of living is higher in the US compared to most parts of the UK (except London).

    • @keypeng4164
      @keypeng4164 2 года назад +3

      In the US you can go bankrupt for losing your job and running into an unexpected health emergency. I believe the UK has a much more stable social safety net.

    • @tjwoosta
      @tjwoosta 2 года назад

      Its not good pay if you consider the cost of living in NYC.

    • @keypeng4164
      @keypeng4164 2 года назад

      @@tjwoosta There are always basements and roommates available or do you liberals think everything should be free?

  • @alkayamassaly4185
    @alkayamassaly4185 2 года назад

    NYC native here, this guy is one of the unsung heroes of our city!

  • @melissamacpherson5820
    @melissamacpherson5820 2 года назад +1

    I’m a full time sanitation worker in cape breton Nova Scotia, and I’m telling you, if you are looking into this type of career take a second guess at it and look at other profession’s, you’re body is going to thank you in the long run and I promise you that,

  • @swinvesting6071
    @swinvesting6071 2 года назад +14

    Thank you for keeping NYC streets clean. A very tough job, but he has the mindset and humbleness to follow in his family's footsteps. That pension gonna be looking good after all that hard work. Great video ♥️

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад

      WHY are you people obsessed with The word humble? I see it on every single RUclips video, Are you planning on marrying him?

  • @turtlegang9661
    @turtlegang9661 2 года назад +5

    Seeing this video , I’m going to take the test this summer thanks Anthony for giving me hope

  • @naimahabdullah-gulley4405
    @naimahabdullah-gulley4405 2 года назад +8

    Great episode. Perfect example of someone doing what they can to survive. A lot of people would not take this job especially after earning over $90K a year on Broadway. Much luck to him and stay safe.

  • @cloudyOso
    @cloudyOso 2 года назад +3

    Sanitation workers make our society function with out them, the place you work, eat and go for entertainment would be nothing. They are vital to our society.

  • @doctorsocrates4413
    @doctorsocrates4413 2 года назад +1

    thank you Anthony for the video..best wishes from Lincolnshire in england.

  • @blueyedaxo
    @blueyedaxo 2 года назад +8

    love his attitude and work ethic. He will go far.

  • @casper1291
    @casper1291 2 года назад +7

    Let’s do a NYC Public School Special Education Teacher next! Starting salary with a Bachelors $65,000. Salary with a Masters after 8 years, taking and passing 6 state exams, and receiving your permanent professional license $80,000. After 22 YEARS we’ll receive $110,000. Overtime is rare. Tier 6 retirement plan is 30 years of service and 67 years of age.
    Being a teacher is the only profession where your expected to purchase the items to actually do your job.
    Not all NYC agencies are created and/or funded equally. (This is not an attack on DSNY, merely shedding light on the disparities between agencies). Love my guys in green!

    • @Seenalot
      @Seenalot 2 года назад

      NYC teachers only work 36 weeks a year. DSNY work 48 weeks a year

    • @casper1291
      @casper1291 2 года назад

      @@Seenalot since you missed the ENTIRE POINT. Let’s break this down further:
      NYC Teachers: NO over time pay, $250 a YEAR supply grant, NO clothing allowance, NO reduced and/or free metro-card, NO universal car plaque, 25 years and 62 years old to retire. Shall I continue?
      Allow me to preface this by saying every city worker is deserving of a livable wage and security. With that said, one city agency shouldn’t supersede another-especially those who have sacrificed years in school to teach the next generation of human beings.

    • @Seenalot
      @Seenalot 2 года назад

      @@casper1291 Clothing allowance? Free metro card? What profession gets 16 paid weeks off?

    • @casper1291
      @casper1291 2 года назад

      @@Seenalot What other NYC worker has to buy materials to actually do their job? Has to work outside the scope of their contracted hours without getting paid? Has to have pass 5-8 state exams and obtain a Masters degree to KEEP their position as a Teacher? Crowdfund for materials and supplies for their classroom? Allotted less than 10 take-off days a year? Can only use 6 days a year without punishment? Has to PAY back the city for substitute teachers when they’re out of sick time? Mandatory professional observations, by your Administration, for your entire teaching career?
      Excuse tf out of us for having less than 2 months to reboot and reenergize before managing upwards of 30 students a day.
      Arguments like yours is the reason so many educators are leaving the field. We are over worked, underpaid and under-appreciated.

  • @daphnemaegonzales
    @daphnemaegonzales 2 года назад +42

    More inspiring stories like this, people who started from nothing and rose up to success because of their hardwork not from their parents' pockets

  • @gaseifert0385
    @gaseifert0385 2 года назад +9

    That’s why I work for the state of California. The benefits are amazing and get a state pension also. I made about 90k a year from my previous job and got laid off when the company went bankrupt in 2015 to 40k with the state but now I am at 70k and with way better benefits and structure around me.

    • @donovanwilliams29
      @donovanwilliams29 2 года назад +1

      I wish Californians would stop saying that's why I work in cali
      Newsflash cali is 3 times more expensive to live in than New York City

    • @sabrina.natalie
      @sabrina.natalie Год назад

      @@donovanwilliams29- This person was just sharing their experience, and has a lot of pride in working for the state of California. There’s nothing wrong with that. Yes, the cost of living varies from coast to coast, but that doesn’t invalidate their experience. Don’t be rude.

  • @LIVING_THE_DREAM210
    @LIVING_THE_DREAM210 Год назад +2

    If I ever get called I'll leave the MTA in a heartbeat,we work the most out of any city or state job 8-12 hours behind the wheel dealing with the public and traffic,nothing but a headache.

  • @Janotes
    @Janotes 2 года назад +9

    Congratulations from
    The now retired Supervisor at the roadtest that day.
    Take all the promotions ASAP..
    Good Luck in your career. See you around the neighborhood.👍

    • @antoniocognato5023
      @antoniocognato5023 2 года назад

      Great job. I know a guy who just retired from Brooklyn depot. He was a supervisor. He's in his 40s. His pension is 6 figures! Or close to it

  • @jasonburns6411
    @jasonburns6411 2 года назад +19

    Difficult job. Thank you guys for the hard work!

  • @light80211
    @light80211 2 года назад +43

    Full respect to the workers who keep their city clean and presentable despite the pay.

    • @jathebest2835
      @jathebest2835 2 года назад

      Yeah the pay of the entry level looks so low.

    • @keypeng4164
      @keypeng4164 2 года назад +4

      they make good money. the "despite the pay" isn't needed. I know a DSNY worker who makes $200k a year

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад +4

      @@keypeng4164 exactly, That is an amazing salary for an unskilled Job, In London they only get 16k British pounds ,

    • @RHennerz
      @RHennerz 2 года назад

      @@Carltonwanks they average £36k

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад

      @@RHennerz no The maximum they get is 25k And that's after a few Years,I accidentally applied for the Job And they turned me down LoL

  • @transformationalpianolifec1643
    @transformationalpianolifec1643 2 года назад +1

    Thank you and all sanitation workers for taking care of us

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    Really like documentaries like these and kudos to these sanitation workers

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      Yes I'm a living testimony of Romero pieto his platform has also done a great thing for me.

    • @katlinmicheal8121
      @katlinmicheal8121 2 года назад +5

      I've seen so many review about this man called Romero pieto who is he ?

  • @darrellfambro2986
    @darrellfambro2986 2 года назад +5

    Good job young man ain't nothing wrong with working hard everyday

  • @mirabella2154
    @mirabella2154 2 года назад +151

    Wow, that was one of the most interesting episodes.👍
    Had no idea they had to pass all these tests.
    It's good they pay them a decent salary after 5 years, cause this must be one of the toughest jobs out there.

    • @Brokeloco
      @Brokeloco 2 года назад +1

      Yeas 5 years of Slavery for just a $4000 raise

    • @jayprimo
      @jayprimo 2 года назад +5

      Seriously? Throwing garbage in a truck is "one of the toughest jobs" out there? Physically demanding, at times, sure.....but c'mon.

    • @abhisheksamanta1
      @abhisheksamanta1 2 года назад +10

      @@jayprimo what’s your definition of ‘tough job’? Just to understand the perspective without any prejudice

    • @Trashman702
      @Trashman702 2 года назад +12

      @@jayprimo
      Come do it for a week and you’ll understand

    • @jayprimo
      @jayprimo 2 года назад +1

      @@abhisheksamanta1 Well "tough" is certainly a matter of perspective in itself. Mentally tough, or physically tough, for starters. Some jobs are both. Sanitation is certainly not one of them.
      High rise construction, now there's a tough gig, for one example. Both physically _and_ mentally.

  • @ryanalexander984
    @ryanalexander984 2 года назад +4

    Having a secure government job with a guaranteed retirement package is so great. Government jobs don’t usually pay very well but that safety net is a good feeling.

    • @Carltonwanks
      @Carltonwanks 2 года назад

      It's not secure, they can sack you any moment and claim you were under performing, Also they do random drug tests And monitor your Twitter/gram , Also there Are hundred's of applicants for these Jobs

  • @ce9916
    @ce9916 2 года назад +1

    This guy is the most chill and wholesome ever. They’re lucky to have him as an employee

  • @JC-Finance
    @JC-Finance 2 года назад +12

    I applaud this man because he’s doing something for his community and city that most people aren’t willing to do.

    • @TheMindofJae
      @TheMindofJae 2 года назад

      A lot of people are willing to do it, the waitlist is crazy

  • @franks9549
    @franks9549 2 года назад +5

    New York City Transit Subways says much respect to our brethern NYC Sanitation.
    We both have difficult jobs with many hazards. May we all reach retirement safely.