How much do you earn

[strangerontheinternet]

Have previously come across a similar thread on another forum and it was so interesting! Basically people commented with their job, age and how much they earn. I hate my job/industry and feel it doesn't pay well like I was led to believe but also feel I have no idea what's out there career/job wise and how much various jobs would earn so what I could do.

I'm 27, a solicitor in Scotland and earn £35k

The average UK salary

In 2019, the UK's median earnings went up by 2.9 per cent, meaning that the average person took home about £585 per week, which works out at around £30,420 a year.5 Sept 2020

Director global tech business £160k. 8 years ago I earned £24k and was on the bottom rung of the civil service.

How did you achieve this? I think that part of the story is way more helpful then the current amount.

41, earn £25k, local journalist.

I’m good at my job (multiple award winning) have 20 years of experience and have a degree and a PG Dip but the wages in my industry are a complete joke. Looking at some of these PR salaries, I think it’s time to take a jump tbh.

Google tells me 33K, in HSE, I'm 38.

This is abroad, though, I converted the local currency into pounds.

I'd be fucking retired by now if I'd have got into webcamming

Moneys not everything my.friend !!!! I wonder how many of these people would like to get out of these jobs ? The long commute/ hours , stress etc but can’t afford to take a drop ? I wouldnt say I enjoy going to work but the job I do is pretty laid back . A lot of these jobs to me seem pretty dull 😀

@Pippin2028

I think mumsnet really does represent the higher earners in society or those with partners or husbands /wives I don't know anyone in real life who is earning so highly. This basically comes across as a smug bragging thread for us mere mortals.

I’m in the “average” bracket and some of these big numbers certainly put me off sharing mine!

However, my job is flexible, laid-back, fairly secure and I love my colleagues. So that makes it more than worthwhile for me.

Freelance writer. 90k last year, about 75k the year before

@marbellamarc

Director global tech business £160k. 8 years ago I earned £24k and was on the bottom rung of the civil service.

How did you achieve this? I think that part of the story is way more helpful then the current amount.

Took redundancy moved to London, got a pay rise in a similar-ish role for £40k, blagged a promotion and stayed 12 months. Then got a job in consulting for 18 months (worked like a dog, pretty bad boss wanted to interview me at anytime between 5pm and midnight on a Friday) earned £60kish. Next job was consultant for 3 years on £85k (best job ever, great boss). Moved to an NGO for a year on 105k (worst job ever, worst boss ever). Temped as Director for 12 months on £125k in a niche role (spent a fair bit on therapy after the previous job). Now in current job Director £160k, also working like a dog - £30k of that is contractual bonus so pretty much guaranteed. Missed out on a role at £180k and £250k in interviews.

Advice is always think what doors does this job open, plan 1-2 roles ahead. Pick an industry with a high salary ceiling. Take a role with as much autonomy as possible - its more fun and you get more recognition when you deliver as no one else can take credit. If you have a great boss who pushes you forward and encourages you then they are worth staying for, if they are rubbish do 12 months and leave.

Carer, full-time, £64 a week

@HippoOnMyRoofEatingCake

Freelance writer. 90k last year, about 75k the year before

How do you get into freelance writing? Do you write for newspapers or online, or a blog? Or books?!

What do you mean by consulting, if you don't mind me asking? Is that like being a locum?

Sen parent £67.25 per week, Carer's Allowance. For 24/7 round the clock care.

29. Public sector HR in London. £41k (since December, was on 34k until then) Very happy working from home on some interesting projects.

@ginandwineandbaileys

Sen parent £67.25 per week, Carer's Allowance. For 24/7 round the clock care.

That's awful! Can you claim anything else? I am looking into claiming carers allowance as I also have an SEN child.

@Aircontrail

What do you mean by consulting, if you don't mind me asking? Is that like being a locum?

Providing financial and strategic advice to companies/investors/governments. Makes it sound grander that it was, it was a lot of research, analysis and powerpoint.

@ginandwineandbaileys

Sen parent £67.25 per week, Carer's Allowance. For 24/7 round the clock care.

Ooh I said 64, m actually £3 a week richer 😂

@Aircontrail or depends on other income. You can only claim carers of you don't work or only work a few hours / earn below X, obv the child's gets DLA and depending on other income, high rate DLA triggers a higher level of Tax credits

How do you get into freelance writing? Do you write for newspapers or online, or a blog? Or books?!

I'm not really sure how most people get into it. Personally I very accidentally fell into it through a profession that involved occasionally writing. When I realised how much I liked that part of my job, I just started writing more and offering to write more (initially for colleagues and acquaintances) until I learned how to schmooze and managed to build a career in a very specific niche.

Magazines, journals, occasionally newspapers but not really.

Paralegal. Age 42. US, $87k so approx. £65k.

I work in Tesco! 😂 10 minutes from my house.
On above min wage & bring home just shy of £1000 a month. That’s without overtime and for 24.5 hrs.

Secondary headteacher £90k

28, management consultant, £115k + bonus
Started on £35k but it ramped up fast.

Pays well, but they get the hours for it....certainly not something I can be happy doing forever

Sorry -age 45

Wow, some very impressive salaries!

I get 20k in Marketing and I’m 23

I already worry I’m stuck in a role with little to no progression. Trying to find a different job but struggling to find anything that pays more than what I get now

The avg salary in my city is 28k (Midlands)

38, carer to autistic 6 year old, not sure how much carers allowance is per year but it's 68 pounds something a week