Income brackets: what is prception of low/middle high

SingleSue

Cleaver wrote: »

Where do you live Sue if you don't mind me asking?

I live in Suffolk

kayla99

Just read the last few posts and thought I had to add my bit.

I'm an NHS Nurse, the ones the Government said are paid well enough:rotfl: :rotfl:

I'm 34, I earn £28k a year, my OH can't work due to an accident and I've 3 kids.

I live in the real world and it isn't a nice one on my salary, I know after paying our mortgage, I would be better off on benefits.

SO........LOW, MIDDLE OR HIGH ? ? ? ? ?

.....Student Loan deductions of £100 a month, whether I can afford it or not ! !

Cleaver

kayla99 wrote: »

Just read the last few posts and thought I had to add my bit.

I'm an NHS Nurse, the ones the Government said are paid well enough:rotfl: :rotfl:

I'm 34, I earn £28k a year, my OH can't work due to an accident and I've 3 kids.

I live in the real world and it isn't a nice one on my salary, I know after paying our mortgage, I would be better off on benefits.

SO........LOW, MIDDLE OF HIGH ? ? ? ? ?

Well, I guess that's the point - it's very difficult to judge due to all the personal circumstances. If you lived on your own, with no kids, in a fairly cheap area then 28k would probably see you fine. However, as you've outlined, it would be very challenging looking after your partner and 3 kids.

I know I'm in a minority of one, but I think nurses in the UK get paid a decent wage. If I ever dare raise this in public my wife kicks my shins very hard and gives me the death stare.

fc123

iKennett wrote: »

Mr iKennett
Age = 21
Wage = 26700

Mrs (to-be) iKennett
Age = 22
Wage = 26700

Mr ikennet ; age 22 @ £26,700pa
Mrs ikennet; age 22 stay at home mum with baby and toddler (cos you started young:D )
You would feel differently.

It all depends on age and how many have to live off the salary.

moggylover

SingleSue wrote: »

Lol by that and with my age it would be 28k for a low earner, 29k-48k for a mid and 49k for a high earner.

Right now I would love half of the low earner income.

I don't think I like that way of doing it: by that one I come out as my age - 30K :eek: :rotfl:

kayla99

Cleaver wrote: »

Well, I guess that's the point - it's very difficult to judge due to all the personal circumstances. If you lived on your own, with no kids, in a fairly cheap area then 28k would probably see you fine. However, as you've outlined, it would be very challenging looking after your partner and 3 kids.

I know I'm in a minority of one, but I think nurses in the UK get paid a decent wage. If I ever dare raise this in public my wife kicks my shins very hard and gives me the death stare.

Can i kick your shins as well ???:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I'm a mental health nurse, in a large city. It's not the pay I do it for......28k ? ? Risking getting assaulted everyday, verbal abuse, I do the job for the satisfaction, I love my work. Just a shame the pay doesn't pay the bills:rolleyes:

Swans1912

fc123 wrote: »

Mr ikennet ; age 22 @ £26,700pa
Mrs ikennet; age 22 stay at home mum with baby and toddler (cos you started young:D )
You would feel differently.

It all depends on age and how many have to live off the salary.

I 100% agree with you. Right now things are fine, we have started to recover from the cost of buying everything from a spoon to a bed and sofa! Things are settling down and mortgage overpayments will soon follow.

I'm 'trying' to bunker down but the OH is not always 100% committed - both lived our teen years in time of boom! We don't have any plans to extend the family, wedding first, however I'm sure in time it will come!

Like mentioned in this thread, it depends on circumstance AND how people have managed their money in the past! Someone earning a fair amount now may of gone OTT on the cars, home & holiday and is now starting to hurt!

moggylover

Cleaver wrote: »

Well, I guess that's the point - it's very difficult to judge due to all the personal circumstances. If you lived on your own, with no kids, in a fairly cheap area then 28k would probably see you fine. However, as you've outlined, it would be very challenging looking after your partner and 3 kids.

I know I'm in a minority of one, but I think nurses in the UK get paid a decent wage. If I ever dare raise this in public my wife kicks my shins very hard and gives me the death stare.

Your sweet wife and Kayla may be happy to kick your shins: I would aim for something a little more tender!!! I can think of no other sector that deserves more recognition and better pay than on the floor nursing staff!

fc123

SingleSue wrote: »

I quite like my no earner phrase, not sure if anyone else had used it before but I made it up as it sounded better than saying I claim benefits.

I didn't know it was the phrase you used...I used it automatically.
I wonder if I picked it up in S London?!

BTW, I don't remember reading how old your kids are...but working F/T, juggling school hols etc plus their disabilities may end up as just too much.
I read in your sig about the degree....sounds like a really good idea, if you can fit it in.

One day they will be big and all that time will come back.....all for you.:D

The big mistake OH family member made was refusing all help from New Deal etc as, with 4 kids, work wasn't 'worth it' (her phrase) but, now, 2 have left home and she isn't really qualified to do anything well paid at all.
Once the other 2 leave, her income will be so low, I don't know how she will cope.
Not working, studying or doing anything at all for 20 years has left her in a bad position financially.

Plus you do your mod work, website, sporting hobby, degree...all adds up to a good CV when the time is right.
Wishing you well..;)

Cat695

kayla99 wrote: »

Can i kick your shins as well ???:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I'm a mental health nurse, in a large city. It's not the pay I do it for......28k ? ? Risking getting assaulted everyday, verbal abuse, I do the job for the satisfaction, I love my work. Just a shame the pay doesn't pay the bills:rolleyes:

I hate the way nurses are treated....if only there wasn't so many managers in the NHS then maybe you guys could actually get a decent pay rise