salaries

NBA players
1. tracy mcgrady $23,239,561
2. kobe bryant $23,034,375
3. jermain o'neal $22,995,000

NFL players
1. QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh $27,701,920
2. DE Jared Allen, Minnesota $21,119,256
3. WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona $17,103,480

MLB players
1. Alex Rodriguez $33,000,000
2. Manny Ramirez $23,854,494
3. Derek Jeter $21,600,000

Celebrities
1. Oprah Winfrey $275 million
2. Tiger Woods $115 million
3. Angelina Jolie $14 million
4. Beyoncé Knowles $80 million
5. David Beckham $50 million
6. Johnny Depp $72 milion
7. Jay-Z $82 million
8. The Police $115 million
9. JK Rowling $300 million
10. Brad Pitt $20 million


salary of the president of the united states:$400,000
salary of a surgeon:$228,839
salary of a pediatrian: $132,953
salary of a lawyer: $102,470
salary of a dentist: $136,960
salary of a teacher: $54,460

this is a money motivated society.

after looking at these numbers, you cant tell me that you wonder why the youth is only interested in becoming NBA,NFL,MLB players, or any other kind of a celebrity. they get paid more than the PRESIDENT of the united states. the occupations that require brain effort dont get paid more. no wonder kids aren't focused on school. they want money that requires good looks and skills, nothing about books, intellect or expanding their mind. smh.... these salaries are truly a shame, not to say that these players and celebrities don't work hard, just making a valid point as to why the youth doesnt care for education.