dave17
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been doing work experience for a graphic design company for the last few weeks - unpayed. now hes offered me a permanent job here. its just him on his own in the business, but has own office etc.
he can only offer me £5 hr at the mo, doing 37 hours a week. works out as £750 a month before tax 
i was getting payed more at JD Sports
but thing is, its the only thing i want to do, plus its 5min drive from home and i can go home at lunchtime.
just a lil bit dissapointed to be honest.
he said that he wants to pay me double what hes offered me, but the account has told him to hold back at first to see how things go. he expects to take alot more work on though.
the way i look at it is its £750 more than im gettin at the moment, would still preferred more tho 
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Icy
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take it as it comes 
its what u wana do and itl only get better right? well hopefully
wil getu more experience too
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TNM
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Dave stick with it.
As you say its £750 more than you were getting before
Stick with it get the experience and then see where it goes. If in 6 months its not going any where you have 6 months experience under your belt which makes your CV look better.
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dave17
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yeh thats the good thing, all the work im doing here, can be put in my portfolio ive already done a 25 page colour brochure 
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Dannie
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you might get a pay rise after a few months if they think your doing well. thats what i get
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CCA
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It may not seem like much but its a start and with any job there is a possibility of a pay rise, which the bloke has already said he wants to pay you double, so work really hard and it could happen quickly
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dave17
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he said hes got some new project lined up, thats gona rake it in, and as soon as the money starts coming in, hel up my pay, no doubt about it.
he said he was embarrased about offering me £5 hr, because im worth more than double that. his words not mine 
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dave17
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i jus think i wont tel my mates how much it is, theyl take the piss outa me their on like £18K
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Jamie Walby
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Gotta start somewhere!
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Marc
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Maybe if you could spell paid he'd give you more?
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--Dave--
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go for it Dave, money isn't everything and it sounds like you enjoy that type of work so I say
5 mins away from home as well... 
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Rebrabuk
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Sounds like a good opportunity to me. If the guy is currently working on his own, he's going to be very restricted in the amount of work he can take on. With another body there to help, he will be able to take on upto double the workload (therefore double revenue) and you'll soon be given your rise.
So close to home aswell will save you loads on travelling and food costs too.
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sassyminx
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whats the minimum wage these days? i honestly couldnt manage on less than £1300 a month, ive got too much to pay for
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Rebrabuk
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£4.70 or there abouts..
I'm only on £5.00 an hour too.. Take £700 away after tax etc each month.
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antscorsa
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take it mate, experience counts alot more than money in the design world, now u can have like 6 months experience meaing u got a better chance of getin another job
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Rebrabuk
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I spend more than i earn, but contract is up for renewal in October and i will be getting a pay rise. 
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Dannie
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i only started on £4.00 when i first started, but its gone up now the last year, now on £12.00 per hour
i agree with everyone, the experience is good :thuimbs:
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sassyminx
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quote:
Originally posted by Rebrabuk
£4.70 or there abouts..
I'm only on £5.00 an hour too.. Take £700 away after tax etc each month.
jeez thats a pittance
i can remember when i was 15 and my dad said to me " i wouldnt get outta bed for less than £10 an hour" and i thought bloody tight twat... and tbh, hes right lol - i was on £2 an hour on my saturday job, used to work 10-6 for £14 and then go babysittin from 9-12 and earn £20
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Rebrabuk
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Yes, a pittance. Have a heart and donate me some money you rich bitch.. 
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TNM
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quote:
Originally posted by Rebrabuk
£4.70 or there abouts..
I'm only on £5.00 an hour too.. Take £700 away after tax etc each month.
NMW is £4.85 for 22 and above.
The adult rate of the minimum wage (for workers aged 22 and over) should increase from its present hourly rate of £4.85 to £5.05 in October 2005, and to £5.35 in October 2006. The 2006 increase is subject to confirmation by the Commission in February 2006, to check that the economic conditions continue to make it appropriate.
The development rate (for workers aged 18-21 inclusive) should increase from the present hourly rate of £4.10 to £4.25 in October 2005 and £4.45 in October 2006.
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sassyminx
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quote:
Originally posted by Rebrabuk
Yes, a pittance. Have a heart and donate me some money you rich bitch..
haha i aint rich
you will be loaded soon marc, u wont need to pay insurance or petrol 
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sassyminx
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quote:
Originally posted by TNM
quote:
Originally posted by Rebrabuk
£4.70 or there abouts..
I'm only on £5.00 an hour too.. Take £700 away after tax etc each month.
NMW is £4.85 for 22 and above.
The adult rate of the minimum wage (for workers aged 22 and over) should increase from its present hourly rate of £4.85 to £5.05 in October 2005, and to £5.35 in October 2006. The 2006 increase is subject to confirmation by the Commission in February 2006, to check that the economic conditions continue to make it appropriate.
The development rate (for workers aged 18-21 inclusive) should increase from the present hourly rate of £4.10 to £4.25 in October 2005 and £4.45 in October 2006.
thats shit 
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Rebrabuk
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quote:
Originally posted by sassyminx
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Originally posted by Rebrabuk
Yes, a pittance. Have a heart and donate me some money you rich bitch..
haha i aint rich
you will be loaded soon marc, u wont need to pay insurance or petrol
I'll also be unemployed. Rich bitch with a bad sense of humour.
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by dave17
he can only offer me £5 hr at the mo, doing 37 hours a week. works out as £750 a month before tax
he said that he wants to pay me double what hes offered me, but the account has told him to hold back at first to see how things go. he expects to take alot more work on though.
definatly go for it.
Its not THAT as a start is it?
plus it may go up in the future.
But if you pull your wieght, work well, maybe get a year or two under the belt it'll look good on the CV for any future jobs (experience wise), and if you do work well, he'll give you an excellent reference.
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willay
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its crap pay but more then you are getting now, doooo it.
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