Jessica Derkis started her career earning $8 per hour ($16,640 annual salary) as the YMCAâs marketing manager. Over 10 years, sheâs changed employers five times to ultimately earn $72,000 per year at her most recent marketing position. This is approximately a 330% increase over a 10 year career. Derkisâ most recent transition resulted in a 50% increase to her salary.
A waterfall flows freely into Hamilton Pool, which is surrounded by a collapsed grotto. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. The pool is located about 23 miles (37 km) west of Austin, Texas off Highway 71. Since the 1960s, Hamilton Pool has been a popular summer swimming spot for Austin visitors and residents.
Above: A small-ish pool by Piscine Desjoyaux, via Plumetis Magazine. A small pool doesn't have to be any less refreshing. This cast concrete plunge pool is by Australian Plunge Pools. This pool, spotted on Coastal Living, buts right up to the side of the house, and is actually located in a side yard.