Recession-Proof Man: How long does it take Manny Ramirez to earn what you do?
Want to get depressed?
You already know that the backup shortstop on the Kansas City Royals makes more in a season than you will in your entire life.
But check out ESPN’s new salary comparison calculator to really put things in perspective.
Let’s say you make $60K in a year, certainly a respectable salary if you don’t have an MBA or a decent curveball.
After his first two at bats of the season, Los Angeles Dodger Manny Ramirez is already ahead of you.
Why $60,000 will barely buy you one-third of an RBI or one-tenth of a homer.
i mean, the guy does work really hard. maybe we should pay him more. or maybe he can just give one year of his salary to help out this economy, we’d be back on track