How much do you want to be paid?

cryspetstalerson

I am a stay at home mom, and although I feel I should get some sort of payment lol, I am going to tell what I think my husband should be making.
We moved to a new city, where we knew no one. He was told after 3 months he would get a raise. It has been almost a year, no raise. He ran the store for a few months on his own. He worked weeks with no days off, and does more than anyone else there. He has covered for so many people, come in on his days off, and been promised time off again and again, only to get nothing. They have promised raises and promotions if he did what they wanted just to get him to stay and still nothing.. He has done above and beyond what anyone else in the company has done. He make 50 cents more than the customer service rep, and he is an assistant manager... I believe he deserves not only a big *kitten* raise, but also a big *kitten* bonus!!

honeysprinkles

I get paid almost $8 an hour to be a cashier. It's fair enough, but I'd like to make more since I have a few years of experience. $9/hr. would be nice!

I'm going to school to get my bachelor's in early childhood education, and I do think teachers should be paid more...but only if they're the kind of teacher that is actually there for their students and does the job right!

DawnMarieMomofTwo

i am sickly under paid at my job and havent gotten a raise in over 5 years im worth alot more than i currently make and have been told this by managment, however i work in the mortgage industry so im very lucky to have a job! i also work from home so its a great perk. but i only make $10 an hr when most people that do the same or less as me make anywhere from 13-16 an hr!

KareninCanada

How much do you think you deserve to be paid at your job right now? Are you satisfied with your job and salary currently?

I'm self-employed as a freelancer... and yes, I would say I am satisfied with my job and with my salary. Likely because I decide on my hours and what I will charge, and if people don't want to work with that, they can find someone else. Autonomy is good.



RoanneRed - been there, done that... we had an office supply store for 13 years and I think for the first five it paid its own way but not much more. Right up until we closed it, every dollar was tight (although by that time it was managing to pay three full-time salaries). Can I give you a little friendly advice? Do pay yourself something. I know "they" say to pour every dollar back into the business for XX years, but you need to take care of the heart & soul behind the business. I don't know whether (like us) you do any dipping into the til for a coffee here and there, or a bill that needs to be paid (surprising what it adds up to) - but even if you don't, put yourself on at least a little paycheck. It's a nice morale boost. Best of luck to you - it was fun, but I don't think I'd do it again. He's in the army now, and even averaging in a few trips, I think I see more of him now than I did when we had the store.

macylane4

I'm paid great when I can close a deal!!!!! So pay is fine...lack of clients...not fine!!!

xSophia19

£100 an hour will do me pretty fine, thankyou very much.

DonnaRe2012

Unemployed, bout a year and a half now. :sad: Before that I was paid my worth.

jolenebrink

At least $10k/year more. It's frustrating when you work in an industry (banking) that encourages you to have a college degree, and own a home, and SAVE, but fails to pay you enough to pay your student loans, your mortgage, and childcare... and have anything left to spare.

rachcamp88

A lot more! I'm employed as 'bar staff' but on a daily basis my role includes bar, waitressing, dish washing, cooking and receptionist duties. I work in a small hotel where the owners are the managers. I regularly fix their mistakes, place orders, sort out the weekly staff rota and cover practically everyones shifts when they need it. I'm the only member of staff in the entire place with any relevant training yet get paid the exact same as others that dont pull their weight or know what they are doing half the time.

ReneeOfTheFae

I get enough to pay all of my bills with enough left over for a little entertainment budget and monthly savings. To be honest, I think that I make more than most in my position (barn manger for a small, family owned and run local farm.) My job requires a lot from me, but I adore it and wouldn't have it any other way. I'm outside everyday (regardless of weather), constantly moving, always learning new skills and frequently lifting forty-pound buckets of water and fifty-pound bags of grain/feed. (All of this without having to pay to join a gym!) My organizational, managerial and delegating skills have been fine-tuned, too. My responsibilities seem endless, sometimes, but my bosses are truly grateful to me as an employee and show me through their positive reinforcements, bonuses and raises. Not to mention that they sent me to a clinic last year to learn how to diagnose dystocia in alpacas, go in, fix the problem and deliver crias (baby alpacas)! So, they may give me a lot of responsibility, but they back it up with bonuses, raises and positive and constructive feedback, as well as learning opportunities.
Best job I've ever had, and the pay is nearly equal to the highest hourly wage I've ever made!

Missrachelf

A deserve a raise!!! I teach in the inner city and every moment of my times goes out to the students. I'm tired of people complaining I don't deserve more or I get paid too much. I have to get degrees to keep my job, I should get paid more. Imagine working and you put on an excellent presentation you spent hours on, while your presenting: someone throws up, punches their neighbor, calls you "snow white", steals from you, curses at you and to top it off, can't recall much of what you just saID. WELCOME TO MY WORLD.

Ps. Thanks for listening :-)


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sciarico

I own my own construction company. After overhead, I make about $50.00 an hour. I have a double bachelors in Computer Engineering and Electronics Engineering, but I remodel kitchens and bathrooms. It pays the bills for now. What I really want to do is move to Nome Alaska and dredge for gold...those guys make bank! On average, 3-10k per day!

amysj303

I think I make a decent salary for what I do, but I am discouraged that I make a lot less with my law degree than many of my friends with a four-year degree. But I have good benefits and my job is not stressful, and I can afford my life well enough, so I am happy.

chicklidell

I agree with a previous poster...I've tripled my wage from being in a private setting..working for fitness centers to working as head of the nutrition department in a hospital..with that came a more expensive car..more expensive trips...a nicer house...just makes me spend more...lol

Scott613

I want my paychecks to look like phone numbers!

jplucheck

Are you satisfied with your job and salary currently?

Short answer - no

I've slowed down how fast I work now, I figure why keep working fast and taking on more and more of a workload when I've never received a raise? Not worth it. I've decided to keep my productivity level the same as my wages - if my boss decides to up my wages then I will up my productivity.

Absolutely feel the same, my moto is "u pay for what u get"

cobracars

How much do you think you deserve to be paid at your job right now? Are you satisfied with your job and salary currently?

I am a business broker.
I sell businesses like a real estate agent sells homes.
I get exactly what I deserve and would never have it any other way.
The ONLY way I work is 100% commission.
I have not worried about job security for a second - even in the worst of times.

LOVE IT!

Times two!
I'm a home improvement sales consultant (roofing, gutters, insulation, windows)
I also get paid only on what I sell, job is straight commission, no draw, no expenses.
If I sell, the company gets money and I get paid.
If I don't sell, I haven't cost the company anything and I don't get paid.
The ultimate in job security and freedom for the last 7 years. 2011 was my highest salary yet.

jfluchere

I just need an extra 50k a year. That's all.

MaximalLife

How much do you think you deserve to be paid at your job right now? Are you satisfied with your job and salary currently?

I am a business broker.
I sell businesses like a real estate agent sells homes.
I get exactly what I deserve and would never have it any other way.
The ONLY way I work is 100% commission.
I have not worried about job security for a second - even in the worst of times.

LOVE IT!

Times two!
I'm a home improvement sales consultant (roofing, gutters, insulation, windows)
I also get paid only on what I sell, job is straight commission, no draw, no expenses.
If I sell, the company gets money and I get paid.
If I don't sell, I haven't cost the company anything and I don't get paid.
The ultimate in job security and freedom for the last 7 years. 2011 was my highest salary yet.

2011 was my very best year as well, and the sweetest part?

I only work about 15 hours per week...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

jplucheck

The thing about jobs is, even when you are in a really well paid job, its never enough. people always want more. a few years ago i had a job on which i was making a lot of money, about twice what i am now. i was still skint come pay day. you just buy more expensive **** you dont need. I think the secret is to learn to be happy with what you have, because when it comes to money, too much is still not enough.

There's a lot more to life than money

Good point, I'm going to be trying to live a little like that soon - I'm getting paid pretty good (for me anyways), but soon I'm leaving this temp job to live in the mtns, getting paid less, in a more expensive area to live, and paying double rent for the house I have leased right now. But I'm still stoked to be living somewhere new, with a new job, and new people to meet. I'll be just making enough money to cover rent and food....and I'm excited!!

I made the move from Denver about 3 years ago and would never want to leave Summit, even though it is more expense the rewards of being out of the city and in the mountains have made me so much happier about life, perfect balance between work and play!

alex215

cobracars

By the way, if you think you deserve to be paid more please make sure to prrof-read you're posts.

Learning2LoveMe

By the way, if you think you deserve to be paid more please make sure to prrof-read you're posts.

I can't help it.... this post made me laugh too hard. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I almost spit fruit punch all over my computer :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Edit: If you don't find the irony humorous there is something wrong with you

manderson27

After six months unemployed I am ecstatic to be working, money reasonable, colleagues and boss great as well, sadly it is a fixed term 6 month contract but I am hopeful that I am doing the job well enough that they will roll the contract on.

It was so hard to hear people moan about their jobs. I would think to myself if you hate it so much then p*ss off and let someone else have a go that would appreciate having a job that would pay the bills. I know it isn't that simple but when you are desperate for a job you can't help thinking that way.

HannahMarieMcDougald

1000000000000000000000000005000000000000000000.00

bcampbell54

Far more than I'm worth.
Because. ..
Well, just because.

Ireshgurl

I don't get paid enought to deal with the bullshyt that goes on at my job. At the moment I'm looking for a better oppurtunity and when I find it, I am soo quitting. My salary is soo not as important as my sanity and stress level, but in reality I would like to be making what I was making in Cali. $12 an hour. Now just to find the job that will pay me that much.

lifeismoto

I get paid to preform and do well so I am very happy and thankful for what I get!

dukes418

I do okay. No point placing a number on what I would like to make because it would always increase with inflation.

sarahness

I think i should deserve to get paid atleast $20 an hour. My job is non stop stress all day, and when you go home i constantly think about what I have to do the next day. We are expected to have things done ASAP but are severely understaffed for the amount of work we are expected to do. Right now I dont even get paid anywhere near $20!!!!! Lets just say I made less than $30,000 last year. Way less.