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Elfbert

Welder for an art fabrication firm in London.

Earn about 28k - we're paid by the minute, so it depends if I do o/t. Contracted to 40hrs per week, bonuses at random. Standard hols.

But very relaxed firm, flexi-time hours, incredibly friendly and the work is always interesting. I absolutely love me job. I would like to earn more, but I wouldn't give up this job to do so, so there we go!

dgtazzman

Coming up to 33 years old.

Chief officer on board of commercial merchant ships for a Dutch shipping company.

Current wages around 46k per annum, exempt from income tax as I'm out of the country 7 months a year. Also have a company pension scheme to which my employer matches my contributions, so should end up with a healthy pension, I hope. Wages scale up around 4% per year. All food and board while I'm away also for employers account, of course, as all travel expenses and additional educational courses, medicals, etc.

Drawbacks, away from home 3 months at a time. I have to pay national insurance in the Netherlands, where the contributions are higher than in the UK, though the cover is better. Also have to pay for private health insurance as it is a requirement for people working for Dutch companies, costs around £90 a month, which is basically wasted money as I fall under National Health, but that's the law. I also get to see far less of the world than people imagine, it isn't the adventurous, romantic life people think it is, it is 3 months of long hours and stress, generally working at a minimum 10 hours a day, 7 days a week and 10 hours is a good day.

John_Pierpoint

Is chief officer the Captain's right hand man ?

Chikita

34 years old, working in Business Development for Oil/Gas related business. 35K per year + all bells and whistles (private pension, BUPA, life insurance, gym membership and retail vouchers). Still struggling, cause the Partner is on NMW and with tons of debt ((

dgtazzman

John_Pierpoint wrote: »

Is chief officer the Captain's right hand man ?

You could say the captain is the general manager, CEO, whatever you want to call it for comparison. Under him you have the chief engineer, in charge of the engine room department (keeping the engine running, maintaining all the technical equipment, keeping the lights on, water running etc.) and the chief officer, in charge of the deck department, in charge of cargo care/loading/unloading/planning, navigating the ship, maintaining the outside of the ship (painting, maintenance that takes a little less technical knowhow etc.), so it's up to debate if I'm the captain's right hand or left hand

Do love my job, doubt I'd enjoy spending 40 hours a week in a standard office environment nearly as much, but it does take a certain type of person, many people can't cope with the lifestyle.

carousels

I've just started an 'entry level' job in the financial industry. Starting pay is £16,500 and oh, I'm 24. Perks are preferential rates on loans, credit cards, ect. 25 days holiday and a few bank holidays. Pension scheme (which I need to read up on!) Hoping to study while I work and get some relevant qualifications to get a better job within the same company.

Previously, I'd worked in retail for minimum wage. And even though I'd been there for over three years, I never got a raise or a loyalty bonus or anything. No perks, no sick pay. Absolute $h!tty company to work for. So glad to be out of there.

dave4545454

motorguy wrote: »

I dont even know why you're allowed to post on this thread - its designed to be inspirational for people to see what they can strive for - its not for unemployable trolls who boast of claiming benefits to pay off their mortgage.

You have no right to critisise someone in full time work when you are unemployed yourself.

I have every right to post in this thread, I have a very good job and make a huge difference to a lot of people's lives.

motorguy

dave4545454 wrote: »

You have no right to critisise someone in full time work when you are unemployed yourself.

I have every right to post in this thread, I have a very good job and make a huge difference to a lot of people's lives.

My posts on this forum go back 10 years. I am very frank and open about my life. Find ANY evidence that i am unemployed, or ever have been for that matter.

Of course, searching your thread history and you find someone who brags about making a lifestyle choice to claim the dole instead of paid employment.

motorguy

dave4545454 wrote: »

You have no right to critisise someone in full time work when you are unemployed yourself.

I have every right to post in this thread, I have a very good job and make a huge difference to a lot of people's lives.

Not only claiming the dole as a lifestyle choice, but hiding financial assets to ensure you can continue to claim? Nice.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3222528

Post #1299

Moneyspider "Once your income / savings reach a certain level you are not entitled to receive benefits. To claim benefits while you are over these thresholds would fraudulent."

Dave "that's if you keep your money in a bank, i only have 5k in my bank account."

:eek:

So a dole scrounger and a benefits cheat too.

LunaNytshade

25, £6.50 an hour, unable to get a graduate position, and dying inside.