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Fascinating thing is I am a permy government employee. I don't really get paid that much, but I'm sure it is more than some and for that I am grateful. We are probably better off than many because we own our house, and that is more luck than anything.
At any rate, the interesting thing is I've worked with a lot of contractors. They early lots more than me... maybe twice, but they don't really seem to be all that much ahead. Often they live from pay to pay. I guess it's all about expectations.
Who makes a grand a week? thats good coin,
A grand a week is pretty common here. I don't think it buys what a UK grand does.Quote:
Originally Posted by landyfromanuthaland
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Originally Posted by landyfromanuthaland
An average working person.
$1450.....................net:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by landyfromanuthaland
give it a go nige, you've nothing to lose as you've still got all your tools to do the odd hobble or go back to it if it isn't working out.Quote:
Originally Posted by DirtyDawg
i've just taken a job doing something i've always to do. though it's probably 3 to 4 times lower the wage and nearly twice the hours, but i can't wait to start.
whilst were adjusting to the difference in money coming in, i'll do hobbles though i've been working my ass off to put some away ready and if it doesn't work then i'll just go back to what i'm doing now
Hi Dawg
I was once a Supervisor for a ceiling company.
In the end I chucked it in because of the out of hours phone calls.
How many times you rang your supervisor at 5am,or 9pm???? Not only all your subbies will be onto you but customers too!!!!!
It really gets to you in the end,almost like being on call 24hrs a day.It really thins down the value of that pay package!!!!!
Back to laying bricks for you sonny:D:D:D:D
Must admit I really enjoyed it for the first 12 months.
Andrew
I make around $1700 pw Nett doing 5 on 5 off shifts..Quote:
Originally Posted by landyfromanuthaland
My wife does an 18week rotational roster, she pays more than that in TAX per week :eek:
But she buys cool toys!
Can you live on 65 K per year ?
I guess it comes down to what you are used to living on and whether you own your house or how much you need to pay it off.
The car, phone etc are a good saving, and at least you know its a regular consistent income that you have.
Worst case, if you find its not enough $, you go back to what you were doing before.
As a supervisor, you get to choose subcontractors. As I have a mini loader (Dingo) I'm happy to come and do some some site cleanups etc.
All the best,
Greg
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Originally Posted by tombraider
what does she do? what kind of hours?
thats supporting about 8 centrelink 'clients' :)