is 13.5k a good salary?

Any

coffee_prince wrote: »

It would be something similar, but its not working for such a prestigious institution as that

Right, well, if you are not going to tell us what the job is or what would you like to do that's fine. But unless it is the job I mentioned I seriously doubt there is nothing but counting cash in that job. You are just looking for excuses.

I will let other people make estimated guesses and go and talk to someone who is actually interested. And not just moaning.

bye bye

paulwf

Just thought I'd add more info to my previous reply.

The key is to rent a room in a family house rather than share a house. That way everything is usually included such as heating, electricity, wifi, loo roll, washing up liquid etc..all those little things add up. You also don't have to pay out if the boiler breaks or hoover blows up, this is what is sucking up all my spare cash at the moment!

After tax on £13,500 you will get around £216 a week. Depending on area you can expect to pay around £100 a week for a room with all major bills covered. Budget say £40 a week for food and you have £76 a week for entertainment, clothes and anything else. Although you can't go mad that is comfortable with at least a week or a few weekends away for holiday.

Oh, I'm also assuming in that calculation that you choose a place near where you work so you don't need a car which can be a money pit...use a bike to get around town.

coffee_prince

Any wrote: »

Right, well, if you are not going to tell us what the job is or what would you like to do that's fine. But unless it is the job I mentioned I seriously doubt there is nothing but counting cash in that job. You are just looking for excuses.

I will let other people make estimated guesses and go and talk to someone who is actually interested. And not just moaning.

bye bye

You don't have to be so rude, I sent you a pm just to clarify things

Kavanne

I dropped out of uni after my first year and honestly I did not even entertain the idea of any job paying less than 15k. 18 months later I am on nearly £19k which is comfortable at the moment, and I am even supporting my student boyfriend on that.

coffee_prince

Thats cool, gives me some hope ^

Kavanne

coffee_prince wrote: »

Thats cool, gives me some hope ^

But you need to bear in mind
1) I am not scared of work
2) until June I hated my job (changed roles within the company, love my new one)
3) You need to apply for LOADS of jobs and can't just stick all your eggs in one basket.

jessicamb

When I left uni I took a basic job (non graduate) and then worked my way on from there - building experience as I went along and switching jobs/companies when required to get along. In my case

6 years ago: £12,500 salary straight from uni, admin job
5 years ago: £15,000 salary slightly better job but dull, start studying prof quals
4 years ago: £22 - £25,000 much more interesting job, same industry but more advanced
2 years ago: £30-£35k, finish qual, v interesting job again same functional area but in a niche
now: £40k and potential to go higher

So you can start off low but you have to bear in mind what you want to get out of each job and once you have exhausted what you are going to get from it then move on. Obviously that needs you to be ambitious and proactive and actively manage your career as it wont come to you on a plate.

woody01

venus_in_furs wrote: »

Hahaha, or maybe you are just veeeeeeeeery lucky!!!

I am both.
Lucky to have it but worth what i am paid.

patchwork_cat

Sorry , but you still haven't said what your degree is. To help make the descision bin men around here are currently on £16K!

If your job was going to provide you with training and your prospects in 2 years are £25 K then fine, if not no it is sh*t pay. Minimum wage is £12k for over 22 for 40 hour week.

Ofcourse you can look for another job whilst working - don't you get leave?

k1mmie

Have a few things to add.

I worked in recruitment for a while and graduates are having to take low paid jobs all the time as a way of getting onto the work ladder. It is not the same as years ago whereby because you came out of uni with a degree you automatically got a higher salary than those who didn't or jumped up the ladder for managerial positions.

I am afraid it is a case at the moment of taking what is offered and moving your way up.

Also on this wage you would be entitled to benefit top ups. Assitance with your council tax, working tax credits etc.. So maybe this may seem low paid and a boring job, but it will get you experience. Now it means more to an employer to have work/life experience than a degree!