To ask how much you earn

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How much do you earn per anum before tax? What is your current position/job/career? Do you enjoy it?

Research scientist, 8 years since PhD. 43K

I used to be a nanny with my own babysitting business too. I was earning around £20k and was very happy with it. I've been unemployed for over a year now and dread to think what I've made this last 12 months. Maybe around £3k? I live with my parents and they're basically supporting me financially. I'm in a bit of a vicious circle now in that I don't feel I can accept any of the lower paid positions because I'm desperate to make up for what I haven't earned, so am aiming for higher net nanny jobs which of course have far more better educated and experienced candidates than me applying too!

£9k a year (22 hours a week), with the chance to do some extra paid sessions. Local government admin/office worker.

10 years ago I was bringing home twice the money for 2/3 of the hours - but a second baby and a career change put an end to that.

£85k + all hotel + commute costs paid by company. Commission based role and last year I earnt £160k including basic. Pension 15% and shares which is more than salary. I work long hours but flexi work. I determine my own hours and work location in a remote. I am in software sales. Technical background, Chemistry degree. My job entails being very numerate with a high degree of polish.

35k
Full time teacher in an SEN school. I love my job but don’t think the pay is great for the role. That said, the TAs do an amazing job for a pittance.

£100k pa (pro rata, 4/5) as international project manager in energy industry.
Bloody loved it - niche problem solving, business planning, solo global travel, so many fascinating challenges.
Times change though, I'm retired now - happy still, but in a different way.

That was my initial thought Palaver1 but I've not put anything here that the government doesn't already know and I don't care who else knows it. If I was on more money I might care more though.

@Espoleta yes I'm at a central London agency. I hope you can find a solution soon because it is so great when the location works for your job/home but you can find yourself slightly trapped if you wanted a change.

Found this thread really interesting, thank you to the OP for posting. Simply do not understand the whingers who say "none of your business" - no-one forces you to comment here, so if you feel it's personal, just don't write, that's it! Move on to another thread which you don't find so personal!
I do not understand the general level of secrecy in this country when it comes to salary, or for that matter what you paid for your house. For the latter especially as it's so easy to gauge on Zoopla etc... My house is not worth that much (for SE) and my salary neither (£33k pro rata) but i don;t feel it defines me, therefore have no issue talking about it.

23k pro rata. I’m term time do take home about £1k a month.

@Frosty66611 do you have any advice on how to get into Housing? I'd love to be a Housing Officer but it seems they're always looking for experience.

22k work 3 days a week in central London
Personal assistant
Enjoy it sometimes

You must be extremely privileged to not have to work at all....or have someone supporting you.

Most people work because they need to and some of us are fortunate enough to find careers we love....even more fortunate to be able to be paid well for that career.
It's interesting to hear from someone who has opted out of caterer development entirely. Especially as my entire career has been focussed around developing others peoples careers .

I don't work now but did-once-upon-a-bloody long time ago when I earned around £50k in fmcg marketing. I would love to work again as I'm bored shitless but cannot as my skills are now irrelevant and outdated; wouldn't know where to begin.

Sports trader, 15 hour week, £75k.
Work from home, it's faced paced number crunching but gives me a buzz.

Ex wife 100k one child . We both agreed I would look after our child . Part time work £12 000

and just to continue the rant, I think people's obsession with making out their salary etc. is no-one else's business, and chastising someone who asks, on an ANONYMOUS thread online, is somewhat symptomatic of a society in which so many people value others by what they earn, how big their house is, etc. It's rather sad...

Early retirement, £20k pa and tax free thanks to my very clever financial advisor. (Thankfully no mortgage to fund either).

Most people work because they need to

Right. Most people wouldn't find their careers so interesting if they suddenly had 10 million in the bank! Even if they are "interesting" careers, few are interesting enough to continue doing when you have no financial need!

Most people spend a lot more than they need to.

4 day week. 61k. Train driver. I love my job

Public sector, low level management grade, london, £43k

Yes I like it but I have only been in the industry a couple of years and am a bit bored as need more responsibility but waiting for the opportunity to come up.

I earn £25800. Teacher and I love it, despite the politics, cuts etc. I have a decent work/life balance at the minute and am very happy with that.

I have no financial need to work. We could easily live off my DH's salary. I flipping love my job. Although many people work because they need to I feel we shouldn't place salary as the most important aspect of a career. It is an important factor but it's important to understand that people choose careers for a wide range of complex reasons.

Train driver 61k part time! How much training?

26k (untaxed) as a nursery teacher in a private school in Kuwait. Will get more when I'm qualified at the end of the year. Hate the school with a passion but love the job