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Becoming a Lobbyist
I just finished watching "Thank You For Smoking."
Not a great movie, but I liked it and definitely saw a lot of myself in the main character. Now, I'm sure this movie glorified the life of a lobbyist, but it got me thinking that it would be a challenging, rewarding and fun job if you get in with the right group. I googled some different things about becoming a professional lobbyist and all I really ran across was the median salary ($92k) and some other mumbo jumbo that I didn't really understand. I wasn't really sure if I should post this here or in Politics, so I figured I'd post in both places, since OOT seems to have a more diverse crew. So, anyone have any insight or information about what it takes to become a professional lobbyist, and how to go about doing it? |
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Re: Becoming a Lobbyist
Become a senator and then retire.
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Re: Becoming a Lobbyist
They are usually Lawyers allthough it's not mandatory. My brother- in-law is one, as is his dad. I havent seen the movie so I cant comment on that. But I know they make a LOT more than 92K.They also get lots of hookups. He is a 2+2 lurker (rich fish) Ill tell him about this thread
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Re: Becoming a Lobbyist
so there's basically no way for someone from northern minnesota with no political connections, and no degree to become a lobbyist?
btw, nice avatar |
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Re: Becoming a Lobbyist
"Not a great movie, but I liked it and definitely saw a lot of myself in the main character."
wp |
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Re: Becoming a Lobbyist
The usual progression goes like this:
Get some internships/crappy jobs Go work on the Hill for a few years Make connections with lobbyists Get a job lobbying Profit |
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Re: Becoming a Lobbyist
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"Not a great movie, but I liked it and definitely saw a lot of myself in the main character." wp [/ QUOTE ] what do you mean? |
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