Should the person who earns more pay more for joint holiday friends not partners

[Libbykitty]

Just that really.

2 friends going on holiday, should the person who earns more pay more say 75 ler cent of holiday cost, neither person wealthy, but one is part time and the other is full time so earns more.

Welcome thoughts as I am unsure.

Absolutely not. I holiday with a friend who is muchhhh richer then I am, we split everything fairly - she makes allowances for my budget in her expectations and I make sure to come with enough money.

She saves the week on a private island for the richer friends 😂

Ignore, I can't read.

The fact the OP hasn’t been back suggests she is the CF.

50/50 regardless of earnings

Come on OP, don’t leave us hanging

To be fair she did only post 21 minutes before your response.

My first thought was no and the lower earnee should not suggest it. However it can cost almost as much for 1 person to go on a holiday solo as for two people, certainly on a package holiday. In thiscase if the higher earner was going to go alone anyway but fancied company it might make sense for them to offer this arrangement to their friend.

No. They are not responsible for paying for their friends portion in any way shape or form. If the friend can’t afford to pay 50% they should come up with a holiday they can all
afford equally.

No way.

In a relationship where finances are joint then splits other than 50/50 may be appropriate, for anyone else then everyone pays there own way. Budget should be suitable for the lower earner.

No. Cut your coat according to the cloth so if you can’t afford a holiday, don’t go!

No. Not even a shred of doubt about this.

Apportionment of costs by earning % is only appropriate when you’re looking household income.

but - the higher earner needs to work to the lower earner’s budget and they should go on a holiday they can both afford.

Absolutely not.

There should never be an obligation on anyone to pay more just by virtue of earning more in this kind of relationship. Different if it’s a couple and living together.

I suppose there might be a difference if the trip was solely for the benefit of the higher earner and the lower earner was being encouraged to go as a support etc.

Are you the cheeky fucker from the £170 birthday meal thread?

Definitely not as a rule. But if you have spare cash and want to treat your friend, say they wouldn't be able to go otherwise, then that's up to you.

No

Absolutely 100% NOT. Both parties should agree to a holiday that they both can afford.

Of course not. That would be crazy.

A friendship is completely different to a romantic relationship.

No what world are you from?

No, I think the only time a friend would pay more would be if they wanted to go to a specific place with their friend and offered to pay as friend couldn’t afford it. Otherwise it’s choosing somewhere which fits the budget of both and each pay 50/50.

nice try 🤣

No

No. If the person who earns less can't afford to go then they don't go. They could suggest a cheaper holiday but higher earner could refuse this and go on the expensive trip with someone else. It would be different if it were partners.

No.

If someone choose to work part time they will have less money. And may not be able to afford a holiday.

Working full time is also a choice. But who’d do it with the expectation they’d have to sub all their friends?