[speaker001:] Hey, Michael. Remember me? I'm Becky. We used to work at Lemans together.
[speaker002:] Oh, sure. How are you? Long time no see. How are things at Lemans?
[speaker001:] It's about the same. I've been thinking of making a change myself. Do you mind if I ask you a few things about your job at the university?
[speaker002:] No, not at all. Go ahead.
[speaker001:] Well, I was wondering what the salaries are like? I mean... are they much lower than the corporate world?
[speaker002:] Well, I can't speak for all universities, but my salary is a definitely lower than at Lemans. I just don't think the salaries are comparable when you leave a major corporation.
[speaker001:] Yeah, that's what I thought. But, I've heard that the perks are better. I was wondering if that was really true.
[speaker002:] I'd have to say yes and no on that. I don't get a big end-of-the-year bonus like I did at Lemans but I get to take classes for free if I want to. I've always wanted to get a graduate degree so I'm taking classes now to do that.
[speaker001:] Oh, that's great. It sounds like you're really happy with your move.
[speaker002:] Yeah, I guess I am. Working at a university is really suits me.