Pay vs hours worked each week?

[Sparky Bills]

Just wondering whats the average amount of hours people work each week Vs what they get paid.

Im not expecting people to put what they actually earn up here, just an average figure.

[Sully60]

Interesting question Martin, can't say too much for what the other replies will be but I can bet most would be on more per week than you.

Perils of the industry we love.:rolleyes:

[Sparky Bills]

Interesting question Martin, can't say too much for what the other replies will be but I can bet most would be on more per week than you.

Perils of the industry we love.:rolleyes:



Oh no doubt.
Just working through a few options is all.

[Sully60]

Oh no doubt.
Just working through a few options is all.

Good on you.

You have the power to make change!

[Nasty]

I am paid on salary .. so the hours I work are not as relevant as I don't get paid if I do more than 40. My contract expects me to work 40 .. and I average between 38 and 45 hours per week. Dollars - well above average (that is cos i work IT).

[marty]

for the 2007 year i worked the standard 2080 hours, plus about 400 hours overtime. some guys in the hangar have done nearly 600.

36 days annual leave, 10 days sick leave (and I took it ALL), average about $37 an hour.


PLUS, when I'm not working, I'm flying - dropping parachutes. nice pocket money :)

[DingoZ]

Work a 6 On 4 off roster....
Made up of 2 Days - 2 Lates - 2 Nights then 4 days off and the cycle starts again
9.5 hour shifts
$$ = good

[Ripperjon]

I get $9 for each parachute i pack.

If i go hard i can get them done in 6 minutes each.

It's more physical than you'd think.

I've managed 9 in one hour once but it's completely variable. For example, if i end up working today i might only pack 10 or less.

My biggest month was January. I went hard out and packed 757 parachutes in a month:Punk:

I'm on call 7 days a week though. But, i'd probably be at the DZ waiting to jump anyway if i had a day off.

[Sparky Bills]

I get $9 for each parachute i pack.

If i go hard i can get them done in 6 minutes each.

It's more physical than you'd think.

I've managed 9 in one hour once but it's completely variable. For example, if i end up working today i might only pack 10 or less.

My biggest month was January. I went hard out and packed 757 parachutes in a month:Punk:

I'm on call 7 days a week though. But, i'd probably be at the DZ waiting to jump anyway if i had a day off.


Depending on the hangover too aye...:niceone:

[Ripperjon]

yep.

All pack jobs = 2 minutes today


haha. Just kidding.

[Sparky Bills]

I work on average 45-50hours a week, and in the 35-40k a year bracket.

Ive beem running the parts dept for the past 4 years and they still wont up me to parts/accessories manager. I asked for more money and was told they will think about it. That was 3 going on 4 weeks ago.
Hense why im interested in what other industries are like.

[Str8 Jacket]

I work on average 45-50hours a week, and in the 35-40k a year bracket.

Ive beem running the parts dept for the past 4 years and they still wont up me to parts/accessories manager. I asked for more money and was told they will think about it. That was 3 going on 4 weeks ago.
Hense why im interested in what other industries are like.

Quite frankly, that sucks big time!!!
Start looking for something better..... You never know how they will respond when you resignation is right in front of them.....

[Fatjim]

I work on average 45-50hours a week, and in the 35-40k a year bracket.

Ive beem running the parts dept for the past 4 years and they still wont up me to parts/accessories manager. I asked for more money and was told they will think about it. That was 3 going on 4 weeks ago.
Hense why im interested in what other industries are like.

Why don't you apply for the parts job thats going at the moment at Motomart. With your experience they'd jump at the chance to hire you and you can negotiate a better pay rate.


Kinda a p/t.

[riffer]

If I got paid for the hours I worked I would earn just under six figures.

But I'm on salary so a quarter of my work I give away free to the man.

[Lias]

37.5 hours a week

[bungbung]

40hrs wk/39 days leave. hourly rate in 40-50 band

[phantom]

Work in IT Monday to Wednesday, then help out with Sarah's gardening business the rest of the time. Gardening pays better and a shit load less stress

[The Pastor]

i work 40hrs a week, not often overtime, but if there is i get paid for it.

437$ a week in the hand.

[Stirts]

Have a wee lookie on the innernet, I would post a linkie but I can't be arsed!

Places like AC Neilson, Seek, and some recruitment agencies do remuneration surveys....you'll soon find out the national average salary for your jobbie!

[Sully60]

....you'll soon find out the national average salary for your jobbie!

Does that mean I can bet paid for taking a dump?

[Stirts]

Does that mean I can bet paid for taking a dump?

Are you a shit freak and don't go poo poos at work?

[Sully60]

Are you a shit freak and don't go poo poos at work?

Yeah, of course I do.

But I wanted to know if I could get paid by volume (seeing as I'm full of it.)

[Stirts]

Yeah, of course I do.

But I wanted to know if I could get paid by volume (seeing as I'm full of it.)

You must not underestimate yourself, it's not just about volume Mr Sully60, you are also adding value to your workplace ambiance (sp)...and you just can't put a price on that!

*I too am full of utter poo*

[Maha]

Im very well paid for the hours I work, but then again, im very talented in what do.... Pay Rate?..... Apple for Apples.

[Stirts]

AC Neilsen only give info if you register by the looks.....:moon:


But here are a few now that I can be arsed.....
http://www.hays-hps.co.nz/salary/default.aspx

http://www.nzsalarysurvey.co.nz/position_descriptions.htm

Now I can't be arsed anymore :bleh:

[vifferman]

I am paid on salary .. so the hours I work are not as relevant as I don't get paid if I do more than 40. My contract expects me to work 40 .. and I average between 38 and 45 hours per week.
Yeah, me too, except I average between 3.8 and 4.5 hours actual work per week. Makes my hourly rate even higher.
Either that, or it means I'm effectively paid to browse KB. :confused:

[Toaster]

Just wondering whats the average amount of hours people work each week Vs what they get paid.

Im not expecting people to put what they actually earn up here, just an average figure.

Define "average figure". The 'average' compared to the 'actual' sound pretty damn similar to me.

I cram 6 days into 5, I wish it was 4. I spend less than I earn and it's more than you get... how's that for an average answer?

[Sully60]

Im very well paid for the hours I work, but then again, im very talented in what do.... Pay Rate?..... Apple for Apples.

????

So does that mean you're so good at selling apples you get paid with apples?:lol:

[Str8 Jacket]

Im on a 40 hour week salary. Sometimes I only work 5 hours a week sometimes I can work 80+. I get paid a decentish wage but my job sux! Sometimes I think it may be nicer to get paid less and enjoy my job. At the end of the day I only work to live!

[NOMIS]

I work on average 45-50hours a week, and in the 35-40k a year bracket.

Ive beem running the parts dept for the past 4 years and they still wont up me to parts/accessories manager. I asked for more money and was told they will think about it. That was 3 going on 4 weeks ago.
Hense why im interested in what other industries are like.

stink man im in the above 40k - 45K + incentives pa and do 36 hours a week not including 1hour lunch everyday im 20 years old

[Toaster]

Sometimes I think it may be nicer to get paid less and enjoy my job. At the end of the day I only work to live!

I've been thinking the same thing... but the hard bit is making a living doing something you love vs doing something the pays enough to allow you to live.

[Str8 Jacket]

I've been thinking the same thing... but the hard bit is making a living doing something you love vs doing something the pays enough to allow you to live.

Yaha! Dont get me wrong, I aint afraid of hard work but Im also not really cut out to be a cut throat business person raking in the $$. I would be quite happy to live a simple quiet life with a few bikes to play with and no debt. The rest of it is just to pay the bills, right?!

[Toaster]

Yaha! Dont get me wrong, I aint afraid of hard work but Im also not really cut out to be a cut throat business person raking in the $$. I would be quite happy to live a simple quiet life with a few bikes to play with and no debt. The rest of it is just to pay the bills, right?!

Agreed! I wouldn't have left my former job if it could have paid the bills. The Mrs said I had to sell the bike if I stayed in that job... so I left.

[Coldrider]

Such is the life we have created for ourselves, caught between comsumerism & capitalism. If I divided my hours worked over and above my salary, I would change jobs, so I don't.
Now if bridgestone paid me as a motorcycle tyre wear-a-outer , and paid me by the K's, I'd do it, TUI, it's your round.

[Sparky Bills]

Yeah well theres a few options out there, but all will require me to move from where I am now.

[HTFU]

Just wondering whats the average amount of hours people work each week Vs what they get paid.

Im not expecting people to put what they actually earn up here, just an average figure.

Having worked in public and private sector I have found with the private sector once you have been there a while and know your worth, ask for it if you are not getting it. You don't get if you don't ask.

I am currently doing three part-time jobs all of which I am more than happy with the pay rate. These give me an hourly rate something like $15 nett (30% tax and student loan) driving a small truck, $25 nett working in retail, and $33 nett doing relief teaching. All three jobs I couldn't do full-time for long but together part-time keeps things interesting. Cost of living in Oto not too bad either which helps.

Teaching full time I was only on $48000 and stuck to the pay-scale, shit teachers got paid more because they have been in the system longer. Relief you get your salary per day but best thing is you don't have to do the after school planning and marking, which trust me is considerable if you are doing your job justice and even for a PE teacher :whistle:.

Some of the jobs I know about through the places I do my driving job include, Gross - $15 spraypainting, $14 assembly of various pump parts in a factory, $14 Teacher aid (my other-half). These are all before tax so are in my opinion low paying for the work involved.

[Tank]

Salary for 40 hours. Sometimes do more - but get the flexability to take it back when needed.

Enjoy the job. Freedom to manage it how I like, paid pretty good for a kid with no school C :rolleyes:

C

[TOTO]

$20 000 000

for 15 minutes...

that will be next saturday at 8:00pm :niceone:

[Laava]

I usually work about 45hrs a week and have been since 1 week into feb. None of which I am going to be paid for as the building co I have been contracting for has gone belly up.
Big FUCK and other choice words! Found out today.

[limbimtimwim]

There comes a point where you can't do it all for love any more.

Time to move on.

Other organisations out there could use a person with your skillset in better paid places.

Might I suggest a part of the transport industry that sells vehicles with lots of axles?

[blue eyed savage]

49+ hours (more like 55) a week and under $35,000 a year salary only been working there since xmass
truck tire shop

[sAsLEX]

42k for as many hours as they want as I am on a salary with no overtime etc.

Average week is about 65-70 hours a week at present.

Oh I have a BE as well.

21 days leave and been in the company for over 6 years now.

[P38]

Fuck All and Heaps....:bleh:

or is that Heaps and Fuck All :buggerd:

[boomer]

i'm a contractor in IT&T, i work 3 days a week, when i want. Usually only 8 hours a day. i earn .. well... when i tried to get help for the mortgage from WINZ.. they laughed.. "ahhahahaha". i told them i wasn't laughing!!; Just because i went to school and paid my taxs doesn't mean i should be laughed at ..or was it cos i is white!?

I earn enough to spend it all and still have Nothing left .. which is 6.87 times teh average hourly rate for people in Christchurch in 1995.

i get no leave, sick or holiday :(

[Motu]

It's exactly a year since I gave up working 70hrs a week or more in my own business for little or no reward.Now I'm on my 3rd job in a year - took a $5 per hour drop in pay,a car and 50% fuel costs to work locally...pushbiking 2km to work.The pay is an insult to my skill and experience....but the job is almost a semi retirement position...I have my own space and my own work,and I'm not called on to do the difficult stuff,very stress free compared to what I've done for the last 25 years.It's very difficult to get into the worker mindset of ''It doesn't fucking matter''....but I must admit it's kinda good to just turn my back on the problems.

Looking back on 38 years of employment - there is a time and place for every experience,I don't regret all the stupid mistakes I've made....I've got enough stories to keep the lunchroom happy for many years.Career has never been a part of my life....but it's good to have the 20 years of being the boss well behind me,that's well and truly out of my system.

[Coyote]

Does that mean I can bet paid for taking a dump?
There's nothing better. Never spend your break going to the toilet, it's a waste (ba dum tish!)

My old job at countdown I was making $8.20 an hour before tax. Total and utter shit pay, but considering the amount of work I actually did I was doing pretty damn well.

Edit: It's funny how older people go on about these years being the best, most valuable years of my life. But employers don't think our time is worth a lot so we have to spend most of our time at work so we can actually go out and do something briefly.

[RantyDave]

I work on average 45-50hours a week, and in the 35-40k a year bracket.
Dude, that's fucking awful. Like, if this was your first job I could understand it but ... you've been there four years. Bummer.

Dave

[HTFU]

Dude, that's fucking awful. Like, if this was your first job I could understand it but ... you've been there four years. Bummer.

Dave

Agree.

And its not that easy to just go and find something better. Hence the migration to Aus. My Bro is a bricky over there and with tax and the cost of living taken into account he is much better off than what he was in NZ doing the same thing.

Me, I just find a way to work less and earn more. It is possible (although bloody hard in kiwi land), just got to keep looking and asking the question of possible employers.

[LilSel]

I work about 45hours a week... & omg... tax :crybaby:!!
just under $20/hr + company car/petrol card/phone

Sounds like your worth more than your getting...

[erik]

I work 8:30-5pm 5 days a week, so 42.5hrs/week including 2 15 min breaks and 30 min lunch. On a 40k sallary. Programming and operating a turret punch. I've been there a year now after getting out of uni with a BEngTech in mechanical engineering. I'm not using anything I've learned at uni which is a bit disappointing. I guess the job suits me well, but I'm starting to think if I should look for something else (particularly on mondays ;) ).

[sAsLEX]

I'm not using anything I've learned at uni which is a bit disappointing.

Don't be surprised at this. I did an Engineering Degree in Computer Systems and am now doing Project Management. Little of the technical stuff I learned at uni is applicable but things like time management and analytical skills that were learnt at uni are useful.

[LilSel]

In my previous job, I was on $17/hr... with a few benefits, but not many...
My main reason for leaving my job was that I wanted to know what I was worth 'out there'... I was shocked at what kinds package I was worth... from 40k salary-almost 70k(package)... If your not happy in your job... or dont feel 'valued' or 'paid enough'... go out n see what your worth!! you dont have to accept a job just cuz it pays more tho... do what you enjoy!!
I turned down a job that paid more cuz I would've got bored... I'd rather get paid less to enjoy a job than get paid heaps n hate it

[The Pastor]

In my previous job, I was on $17/hr... with a few benefits, but not many...
My main reason for leaving my job was that I wanted to know what I was worth 'out there'... I was shocked at what kinds package I was worth... from 40k salary-almost 70k(package)... If your not happy in your job... or dont feel 'valued' or 'paid enough'... go out n see what your worth!! you dont have to accept a job just cuz it pays more tho... do what you enjoy!!
I turned down a job that paid more cuz I would've got bored... I'd rather get paid less to enjoy a job than get paid heaps n hate it
Idiot, you get bored at work earning money so you can do somthing you love (riding).

Gosh its economics 101.....


p/t

[Slingshot]

37.5 hours a week

What bank do you work for?

[sinned]

Work, ride the bike, sleep. I work long hours and for half of that time I earn nothing, but anticipate a return from some of that effort in the future. For the other 50% of my working hours I charge very well, so I can afford to own a bike :Punk:

[Bren]

... do what you enjoy!!
I turned down a job that paid more cuz I would've got bored... I'd rather get paid less to enjoy a job than get paid heaps n hate it

Good advice....do what you enjoy, and thats exactly what I do...I'm a stores manager and spend most of my day driving a forlkift...I Love it!...
I dont get paid a lot....$36K last year, but I enjoy what I do...
My wife works as a librarian and is on closer to $50K... I dont mind that she earns more since she is more skilled than me....so I guess if we have a child I will become a stay at home dad and let her bring home the bacon!

[Kendog]

What bank do you work for?

I thought the same thing, cause I do the same hours and work for a bank.

[Slingshot]

I thought the same thing, cause I do the same hours and work for a bank.

Yeah, me too :)

[homer]

To put it simply for ya . heres a break down
ive had shit loads of jobs
i can do do almost what ever jobs are about to do
i get now $17 per hour
is it enough , no where near it
if i was getting about 25 per hour tomorrow fo rmy job , yeah id be happy

end of the day , i go with out nothing
i run a car , and a bike
i have 3 hps and monthly bills to go with it
as well as the cost of living .
so the pay goes from week to week .

If your wondering what i want to do "speaking for me and maybe for your self "
go to aussie
less work more money cheaper to live .
why wouldnt you go ......oh yeah trying to get the missus to go .... priceless

[RantyDave]

I work 8:30-5pm 5 days a week, so 42.5hrs/week including 2 15 min breaks and 30 min lunch. On a 40k sallary. Programming and operating a turret punch. I've been there a year now after getting out of uni with a BEngTech in mechanical engineering.
I was unemployed for AGES out of uni with a degree in Engineering. I think it was bordering on a year in total. Fucking awful.

It's OK. You'll sort it out.

Dave

[Forest]

I work about 10 hours in a light week, and about 60 hours in a heavy week. Last year I earned around $220k NZD.

Even though I earn fairly well, I still feel poor. Living in Melbourne does that to you.

[Patch]

It is apparent after reading all your posts that most don't earn stiff all as an employee - so why do it?? :crazy:

[Coldrider]

It is apparent after reading all your posts that most don't earn stiff all as an employee - so why do it?? :crazy:
With the increase Chinese immigrant workers allowed under the Labour Govt free trade deal, NZers will be able to retire.

[Zoolander]

Good on ya for taking a stand Martin, you're a decent chap and a hard worker so if the bosses don't appreciate that then see what else is on offer.

Currently I have no idea what I earn per hour, based on most of the posts here my salary is definately lower than average. Hours can be a killer, pretty easy to pull a 60+ hour week, worked a 12.5 hour day on Sunday with 15min morning smoko and 40 minutes for lunch, just the nature of the job I guess. Longest day I've worked so far was from 8am to 11:30pm, pretty knackering when you're back to work next day at 8 again!

In saying that, I wouldn't change it, its a pretty special job and I'd rather be doing this then something I hated for a few more dollars in the bank!

Good luck with your search bud :niceone:

[Lias]

What bank do you work for?

Don't work for a bank.
IT Support for a tertiary institute.

[yungatart]

26.5 hours per week for 39 weeks.
If I didn't pay any tax and saved every red cent I earned I still wouldn't have the 16 k to send Zac to Belgium...

[FROSTY]

last 2 months average hours worked per day 16
pay so far--not a bloody dime. Gotta love bein self employed :devil2:

[Ghost_Bullet]

I'm not to sure what my hours worked are. Varied, on call 24hrs a day. Expected to complete an average of 40hrs per week... often more, but sometimes less.
Paywise is ok. My postion could be valued, dependant on experience, between 45 and 55k + house.

[Sparky Bills]

Good on ya for taking a stand Martin, you're a decent chap and a hard worker so if the bosses don't appreciate that then see what else is on offer.

Currently I have no idea what I earn per hour, based on most of the posts here my salary is definately lower than average. Hours can be a killer, pretty easy to pull a 60+ hour week, worked a 12.5 hour day on Sunday with 15min morning smoko and 40 minutes for lunch, just the nature of the job I guess. Longest day I've worked so far was from 8am to 11:30pm, pretty knackering when you're back to work next day at 8 again!

In saying that, I wouldn't change it, its a pretty special job and I'd rather be doing this then something I hated for a few more dollars in the bank!

Good luck with your search bud :niceone:

Cheers man. Geez you do some long hours...

[Skunk]

37.5 hrs per week + min 1 hour overtime per day.
Very much under $30/hr.
22 years experience, Trade Cert etc. It's not often I blow my own trumpet but I am very good at my job.
No morning or afternoon tea breaks. 30 min lunch.
No, it's not a bank.

[sAsLEX]

so why do it?? :crazy:

For queen and country my dear sir.

[Nasty]

I work on average 45-50hours a week, and in the 35-40k a year bracket......


Have you figured from what everyone is saying that you are not too bad off. Some of use are quite a lot older, with a huge amount of experience and getting around the same as you ... Personally, I always follow up on requests if I have not had a response for a while. Go to the Boss and say something like "I was wondering if you had made a decision re the discussion on such and such a date ...." you can only ask and the worst that can happen is they can say no.

[Sparky Bills]

[QUOTE=Sparky Bills;1509120]I work on average 45-50hours a week, and in the 35-40k a year bracket......QUOTE]


Have you figured from what everyone is saying that you are not too bad off. Some of use are quite a lot older, with a huge amount of experience and getting around the same as you ... Personally, I always follow up on requests if I have not had a response for a while. Go to the Boss and say something like "I was wondering if you had made a decision re the discussion on such and such a date ...." you can only ask and the worst that can happen is they can say no.


Yeah I did see that.
Will see how we go.

[Zoolander]

Cheers man. Geez you do some long hours...

Probably why I can never find enough time to go riding these days :crybaby:. Got a new arrival of the 4 legged kind at coming in at work tomorrow so it'll be another long day I expect.....