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Amnesia10
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JJW009
I haven't seen my friends in so long
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I'd like to know what they consider "acceptable" because 14K pa is a fair bit more than I'm spending  _________________jonbwfc's law: "In any forum thread someone will, no matter what the subject, mention Firefly." When you're feeling too silly for x404, youRwired.net
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belchingmatt
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It would be interesting to see how they break it down.
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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forquare1
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I would say around £7,000 would do.
Then again, when I was working and earning £15,000 per annum everything was much more comfortable, I was able to put some money away to save and do pretty much anything I wanted...
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jonlumb
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It's roughly what I'm on. It's certainly sufficient, although a little tight when saving for wedding expenditures!
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jonbwfc
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Bear in mind it does actually cost you money to work - transport costs, uniform wear & tear etc. What you could survive on if you didn't have a job is less than what it takes to survive when you do.
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forquare1
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Ordinarily yes, however I know one person who works in a hotel here in Aber, he gets a room, three meals a day, a uniform provided, and still gets a decent wage. He's only an entry level employee too!
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Amnesia10
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Yes but bear in mind that if you don't work you will need heating on in the winter. And energy has shot up in price. I would assume that the figure includes housing and is after tax. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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belchingmatt
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It did say gross income, so presumably before tax.
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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ProfessorF
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I was living in Maidenhead, commuting to Gt. Portland Street and earning less than that.
I struggled hugely to make ends meet, and relied a lot on the good will of my housemates.
TBH, I'd have thought it would've been nearer £15k.
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Amnesia10
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 I should have double checked. Though I suppose at that level it will mean that they qualify for benefits such as working tax credit.
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JJW009
I haven't seen my friends in so long
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Were you paying rent from that? It's not at all clear to me if the £14K was supposed to include that, since it says "budget excluding rent and childcare". I think I live quite comfortably. Without including the mortgage, my annual outgoings are roughly: Council tax: £1200 Travel: £1000 Energy: £600 Water: £400 Internet: £200 Phone: £100 Food: £1200 Clothing: £50 Holidays: £250 Toys: £250 Drugs: £1000 Prostitutes: £1000 Total: £7250 That's for a 3 bedroom house with one person. Many of those costs would stay the same if I was married with 3 children. If I was on £14K and that didn't include rent, I'd probably have to cut back on the drugs and whores. _________________jonbwfc's law: "In any forum thread someone will, no matter what the subject, mention Firefly." When you're feeling too silly for x404, youRwired.net
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ProfessorF
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eddie543
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Well that explains the location then
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Amnesia10
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No you could put the wife on the game and get the kids jobs down the mines.  _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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