by Jean Tate on October 13, 2009. Betelgeuse is the ninth brightest star in the sky, and the second brightest in the constellation of Orion (itâs the red one, on the opposite side of the Belt from Rigel, which is the blue one, and the brightest).Betelgeuse.Image credit: Hubble.y Jean Tate on October 13, 2009. Betelgeuse is the ninth brightest star in the sky, and the second brightest in the constellation of Orion (itâs the red one, on the opposite side of the Belt from Rigel, which is the blue one, and the brightest).
Reasons to Love Hourly Pay (Mostly) If you have an hourly position, you already know the answer. As an hourly employee, you are paid for all (or most) of the hours you work. If the employer wants more of your time, it has to pay you more. Legal overtime is time and a half; some employers may pay double time for holidays, but that isn't mandatory unless it's part of a contract that covers your job.
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