Don't pay enough for me to get out of bed for...

**fizbin** · 24th September 2008, 13:46

i went from 55K down to $12ph when my arms gave out after Baking i know how hard people have to work for that sort of money. most people on that money have 2 jobs.

**Tank** · 24th September 2008, 13:48

Originally Posted by fizbin

i went from 55K down to $12ph when my arms gave out after Baking i know how hard people have to work for that sort of money. most people on that money have 2 jobs.

Meh - I wouldnt get out of bed for 55k

p/t

**sunhuntin** · 24th September 2008, 13:59

if i lived up that way, id apply. the POS job im meant to be doing is only $13, with 4 of us currently on the verge of being fired and replaced by fijians. 2 of us got laid off on monday cos theyve over hired, and another 2 are likely laid off by now as well. so much for supporting the local community with jobs. hell, id be happy to find a decent job, with no lay offs every week for $12phr.

**fizbin** · 24th September 2008, 14:05

Originally Posted by Tank

Meh - I wouldnt get out of bed for 55k

p/t

**paulmac:Me** · 24th September 2008, 14:06

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

fired and replaced by fijians. 2 of us got laid on monday cos theyve hired, and another 2 are likely laid next week for $12phr.

jeez I love being able to qoute !!!! lol

**sunhuntin** · 24th September 2008, 14:09

Originally Posted by paulmac

jeez I love being able to qoute !!!! lol

fixed it up. lol. brain gets ahead of finger now and then.

**Mully** · 24th September 2008, 14:37

Almost certainly Forbes & Davies.

No good for Skiddy though. He's looking round Mt Wellington (no transport). Plus he doesn't have a licence.

**fizbin** · 24th September 2008, 14:44

Originally Posted by Mully

Almost certainly Forbes & Davies.

No good for Skiddy though. He's looking round Mt Wellington (no transport). Plus he doesn't have a licence.

What can he do? i could have somthing going here

**Okey Dokey** · 24th September 2008, 14:59

For what it is worth (sorry bad pun) vet nurses get paid about the same, $14 per hour. And generally, they have studied at polytech first 1-2 years. Just for comparison's sake.

**crazybigal** · 24th September 2008, 15:07

hmm clean up cat poo and vomit for $14prh or stick bike parts on a shelf and play with all the goodies! no brainer!!

Originally Posted by Okey Dokey

For what it is worth (sorry bad pun) vet nurses get paid about the same, $14 per hour. And generally, they have studied at polytech first 1-2 years. Just for comparison's sake.

**glice** · 24th September 2008, 15:07

posties just got a raise. I'm up to 15.82 plus extras.
but Id do that job. I've done worse for less pay. and a job is much better than no job.

**madbikeboy** · 24th September 2008, 15:10

I was reflecting on this thread, and I was going to make jokes about it, but then I got to thinking.

Without getting all introspective or whatever, it strikes me that there are some on this site who are fortunate enough that we've got enough bucks to have enough freedom to do stuff without too much worry and hassle. If the dog needs to go to the vet, I don't need to think about the bill, and I can afford to keep a couple of bikes plus a serious amount of pies.

My point is, that here in this country, there are a lot of people who are living above, or below the breadline by a margin. Now, I have no time whatsoever for dole bludging fuckwits (and if that's you, get off your lazy arse), but it strikes me that there are a significant number of people that earn $14 per hour and work hard for it.

I worked for everything I have, and so I respect the guys who are working at Subway to pay for their rent, and the guys at the servo, and the people who bust their asses to give me speeding tickets...

**1vanvan1** · 24th September 2008, 15:10

Originally Posted by fizbin

Thought some of you might be interested in this. i personally wouldn't get out of bed for $14prh but then I am paid a tad more

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Jo...htm?key=224947

I'm looking for a job!!! I am going to give them a call!!!! Sounds good!

**Sparrowhawk** · 24th September 2008, 15:23

Originally Posted by madbikeboy

My point is, that here in this country, there are a lot of people who are living above, or below the breadline by a margin. Now, I have no time whatsoever for dole bludging fuckwits (and if that's you, get off your lazy arse), but it strikes me that there are a significant number of people that earn $14 per hour and work hard for it.

Good call. My wife earns $12/ph, and works hard for it. I'm on more than double, but I don't work any harder than she does.

But from what I've seen, working in finance, it doesn't matter what you earn. It's what you do with it. I've seen people on 6 figure salaries struggling, & people on $25k who are saving a good part of the wages each week, and living comfortably.