What would you consider a GOOD wage?

New_and_Improved_Me

AP007 wrote: »

'there ceilings'???

As in most jobs have a pay scale, and once you have reached the top point in the pay, it hard to go above that unless you get a promotion - No matter how good you are oin your job.

cazziebo

New_and_Improved_Me wrote: »

That is the point though, isn't it.

If after say 15-20 years of work your stuck in a job that has a ceiling of say 35K and our nearing 45, then you need to look at other options.

And yes it is hard to break there ceilings.

i agree it's horses for courses. My DH earns that and he thinks he's well paid. I earn twice as much and have earned a lot more in the past. however, DH owns another property, and has a six figure sum in the bank, and gives generously to his family. I'm usually skint!

The biggest thing I've learned from this board is that it's about what you spend, not what you earn that determines your wealth. Until recently I was a single parent and my salary had to cover three of us. DH was single, lived frugally, and budgets rigorously.

It's a huge mistake to measure success by the number on the pay cheque.

Denning.

£35k in a 9-5 job outside London would be a good salary. In London you're talking more £55-60k.

Most my friends are doing age+ this should continue to at least mid thirties.

liney

New_and_Improved_Me wrote: »

As in most jobs have a pay scale, and once you have reached the top point in the pay, it hard to go above that unless you get a promotion - No matter how good you are oin your job.

You are speaking of 'their ceilings,' not 'there ceilings.'

Those kind of mistakes at work can contribute to lowering the ceiling considerably.;)

New_and_Improved_Me

liney wrote: »

You are speaking of 'their ceilings,' not 'there ceilings.'

Those kind of mistakes at work can contribute to lowering the ceiling considerably.;)

What scaling? - I was talking about skiing. :rotfl:

Tiddlywinks

New_and_Improved_Me wrote: »

That is the point though, isn't it.

If after say 15-20 years of work your stuck in a job that has a ceiling of say 35K and our nearing 45, then you need to look at other options.

And yes it is hard to break there ceilings.

***Bites tongue regarding receiving career advice from someone who makes so many grammatical errors...***

My answer?

You cannot put a price on contentment - and that is not really about the size of your salary.

You keep on chasing the money but don't make assumptions about others based on your own limited values.

New_and_Improved_Me

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

***Bites tongue regarding receiving career advice from someone who makes so many grammatical errors...***

My answer?

You cannot put a price on contentment - and that is not really about the size of your salary.

You keep on chasing the money but don't make assumptions about others based on your own limited values.

That is the point though, isn't it.

If after say 15-20 years of work you are stuck in a job that has a ceiling of say 35K and you are nearing 45, then you need to look at other options.

And yes it is hard to break their ceilings.

How about now :rotfl::rotfl:

New_and_Improved_Me

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

***Bites tongue regarding receiving career advice from someone who makes so many grammatical errors...***

My answer?

You cannot put a price on contentment - and that is not really about the size of your salary.

You keep on chasing the money but don't make assumptions about others based on your own limited values.

Joking aside -

Money is not everything, but it helps with EVERYTHING.

Podge52

New_and_Improved_Me wrote: »

That is the point though, isn't it.

If after say 15-20 years of work you are stuck in a job that has a ceiling of say 35K and you are nearing 45, then you need to look at other options.

And yes it is hard to break their ceilings.

How about now :rotfl::rotfl:

You could have used "you're" instead of "you are" but :T

New_and_Improved_Me

Podge52 wrote: »

You could have used "you're" instead of "you are" but :T

YES Miss...:(