How much do you earn? [Archive] - BudoSeek! Martial Arts Community Forums

Ron Rompen

01-26-2003, 15:02

Ok, so now that you've got us telling you how much we make, what kind of work do you do? From what I've heard, 23K is an EXTREMELY good salary in GB.

Before you ask, I'm a quality engineer for a Tier II automotive supplier (metal stampings), 10 yrs experience + college diploma + certification by a governing body (HA!)

Posiview

01-26-2003, 16:05

Ok, so now that you've got us telling you how much we make, what kind of work do you do? From what I've heard, 23K is an EXTREMELY good salary in GB.

I wasn't aware that 23K was THAT good for the UK. Most of my friends earn more than I do. I work in debt recovery and am educated to post graduate level.

As an aside, I 'fell into' my line of work and, coming to think of it I also fell into education (I returned to higher education at 30 years old).

Andy sheader

Jeff Burger

01-27-2003, 05:54

People often ask if Im independantly wealthy, cause I work part time at a hospital (usually just 2 days a week sometimes 3)and dont take pay from our kids class.
I live in a very nice part of Boston notorious for being exspensive (North End).
And I take off for 8 to 10 weeks for training every summer.
And still have lots of free time for training or doing projects.

My schedule
Hospital - Friday and Sunday either 8 or 12 shifts
The school Monday through Thursday 2 - 9
Wednesday Senior's Tai Chi at YMCA
Saturday - teach wushu and grappling at someones else school 10-2 sometimes 4

I dont make alot ....but its more how about how you dont waste it.
I dont play the keeping up with th Joneses game in fashion or material possesions. The Joneses cant play with me...different game and way out of their league.

So didnt mention money...but money is supposed to equal life style....and thats not totally accurate.
My tax return would probably put me in the low end of middle class...but I have people who are seriuosly millionaires asking me if Im independantly wealthy...
Depends on what you call wealth...Id say...yes Iam.

Jeff

jabonn

01-28-2003, 09:55

I with Jeff on this one. Its not how much you make, its how much you spend.

Jeff Burger

01-28-2003, 21:10

I think a better question would be
How well do you live?

And what that means to you.

If its having a nice house, car and all the latest fashion and stuff Im pretty poor.
But I know some miserable rich people, so I know its not the answer.

But if living well means being grateful for health (in all its forms physical, mental, spiritual), family, friends, being able to help, doing what you love, working towards your dreams, learning, experiencing, growing, being ok with the mistakes that come from figuring it all out, being loving and loved.
Then Im loaded.

Jeff

bloodymonkey117

02-07-2005, 05:06

eh, i make money when i need it. I'm a house pet, so it works out well for my martial arts. Do whatcha gotta do to achieve your goal. :bandit:

David Craik

02-07-2005, 05:19

I'm a pauper. :D

Cliff Hargrave

02-07-2005, 07:03

In case anyone was wondering, as of this morning (02/07/05):

1 British Pound = $1.8723 USD

TonyU

02-07-2005, 08:29

I'm slightly under six figures.
Is that acceptable?
In this state that's poverty level.

Cliff Hargrave

02-07-2005, 08:43

I'm slightly under six figures.
Is that acceptable?
In this state that's poverty level.

Where I live you would be doing just fine.

Dennis Monk

02-07-2005, 08:54

I am comfortably in the 7 figure range.
2 of them are behind the decimal point, but I'm still comfortable.

sean_stonehart

02-07-2005, 08:56

Where I live you'd be better than average...

Abbax8

02-07-2005, 09:44

The amount of income my wife and and I make is significantly less than the outgo caused by our kids DEMANDING they eat on a regular basis, continue to outgrow their clothes and use our home as a LIGHTHOUSE on dark and gloomy nights for any ships that may be passing us on the road :mad:. As far as the things that matter, I'm Loaded.

Peace

Dennis

lotsabettas

02-08-2005, 12:17

i get nothing my wife works whilst I do the house husband thing :D

Dennis Monk

02-08-2005, 12:37

i get nothing my wife works whilst I do the house husband thing :D
Want to trade?

Spartan

02-08-2005, 12:48

Out of interest, how much do you earn a year?

I get £23,000.

The link may help

http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi

Andy Sheader
I thought it was rude to ask people how much they make and even worse was to tell people how much you make. But college kids never care about this. :D

I am not saying you are being rude, as you are simply interested in knowing about the pay level.

Mandeigh Wells

02-14-2005, 15:28

23k is a bloody huge amount in the UK particularly in Scotland...we have the lowest wages and the highest house prices by comparrison....... :(

average wage in Scotland from 8 - 25k

RickMatz

02-14-2005, 19:44

I'm working on my second million. I gave up on my first. :(

jakmak52

02-14-2005, 21:30

50.00 USD per hour :D
Spend 60.00 USD per hour :D

Patrick Hayes

07-08-2005, 16:25

I'm pretty happy right now because my new wages just allowed me to buy my first house. I never would have been able to make so much as a down payment when I lived in California. :)

nosh276

07-08-2005, 16:35

Where I live you would be doing just fine.

In Mobile, that's great. Last I heard, the poverty line here is at about 25,000 for a family of four.

I'm a full time student, so I don't make much at all. Plus, being on crutches really hindered my ability to get a job, that and it's hard to find jobs.

Posiview

07-09-2005, 02:43

NickR

09-13-2005, 10:44

I'm in the £20,001-£25,000 band and so is my wife.
Half our wages disapear to the essential bills and mortguage, then a quarter disapears on car, food and other essential living items.
We have a nice house, but its not excessive or bling.

Gene Williams

09-13-2005, 10:51

It isn't how much you earn, it is how much you get to keep. Find a good accountant and a good tax lawyer.

tkdcanada

09-13-2005, 12:13

Haha! Ain't that the truth! :D

TonyU

09-13-2005, 12:16

How much do you earn a year?
Not nearly enough to buy all the toys I want. But I make do. :D

sideslasher9

09-13-2005, 13:37

I with Jeff on this one. Its not how much you make, its how much you spend.
Having lots of money to spend is nice though...probably (how would i know i spend alllll my money on tuition and jkd classes)

MarcoPolo

09-13-2005, 14:05

Never really looked at it in pounds, but in pounds I would be in the 85K+ range.
But again, it's not what you make, it's what you spend. My wife doesn't work and
we have 3 children, 2 of which are in private (but not boarding) schools.

My friends don't "get it" that at that level i'm not interested in "stuff". Out of my circle of friends we definitely make the most but have the worst house and oldest cars. I guess it's about what is important to you. I prefer to invest in people over things. Although the results are more volitile (often with no return), the payback can be AWESOME! My educational background is B.S. and MBA with several industry "letters" after my name.

If you're asking this for "frame of reference" I would say pursue education! Don't take advice from people who aren't "doing it". (There are lot's of people who will tell you why it WON'T work.. hang out with the people who are MAKING it work.) and finally, it's not enough to play good offense (earning) you have to learn to play good defense (spend less than you make).. Go buy a Dave Ramsey book! ;)

Jango007

09-13-2005, 18:09

I have a strange feeling Gene Williams probably earns the most money out of everyone on this board so far who works.

Erik

09-13-2005, 18:55

Master's Degree in Software Engineering and I can only afford a 2-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment with no lawn, no balcony, no separated living and dining room and a kitchen small enough that only one person can stand in it at once, nevermind my own piece of dirt with a tent on it.

I'm presently rethinking my spending as I haven't been able to save much in the past year, which is annoying me.

BJJ + gear + driving = ca $200/mo.

Other hobby (building model planes, boats, figures, etc.) = $200/mo. or less.

Not cooking my own food = $600/mo. at least.

Friggin' communiting everywhere = $200/mo. and at least 90 min./day and I hate every second of it.

Odd thing is, though, that I make the bare minimum to be $0.01 over the poverty level in this area if I had a family of 4.

In terms of what counts, as per Dennis's post, like good friends and nice family, I'm a millionaire. :) Just wish I could spend more time with them.

Brian R. VanCise

09-14-2005, 09:09

Money comes in, money goes out! I do not worry
about finances at all, much to my wifes chagrin!
Simply put, when I need money it is usually there
and when I don't it is still usually there! In life it is
my opinion that it is all about the people you love
and know and if you are rich there, then you are
really rich! Just my two cents.

Brian R. VanCise

Eliz Seuferling

09-14-2005, 09:59

Eric,
Starting out is difficult. There never seems to be enough money for anything, let alone everything. You two will do fine, just be patient.

As for the "Joneses" - I think half of them are my family members. I am here to tell you, my little Nissan Sentra (12 years old and counting) has outlasted every one of their higher end automobiles. When it comes to parties and gatherings, every last one of them comes crowding into my nice, comfortable, incredibly average mix-and-match home. I have never completely figured that out. Some of my brothers have pretty palatial homes, yet they all want to come here. :rolleyes:

MarcoPolo

09-14-2005, 10:25

I've heard that our house feels more "homey".. I think that's a compliment! ;)
(Either that or that is a nice way of saying "controlled chaos")

As for the cars, I guess I get a sick charge out of someone's new BMW going into the shop while my 1998 Accord (120,000 miles) never misses a beat! ;)

I like the following philosophy on money.. Give / Save / Spend Wisely (in that order).

Show me where you spend your time / talent / and treasure, and i'll show you who you are and where your heart is.

bujingodai

09-14-2005, 11:11

I make just over $65,000 CDN as a district manager for a wholesale company. But it doesn't always pay the bills. At a certain tax bracket your taxed damn near 50% if notmore. I drive a taxi 3 nights a week to make ends meet

Erik

09-14-2005, 11:50

It's the spririt that fills that home that makes it so homey and comfortable. Palaces are, almost by definition, not warm and cozy and nurturing.

Yup, I like that kind of comfy place more than the fancy elegant ones, but it's really the people who make the difference more than the furniture.

Sounds like Elizabeth's and Marc's places are nice to be in! :)

Now, just to eat less and not eat out as much....