26th November 2011, 10:53 PM
a) 18-20k, b)25k c)30-35k d)40k+
Think the main aspect is to ensure some sort of progression after the first few years, when most of us probably tolerated low wages/short contracts, so people aren't forced out the industry. The key one in my view being what do we expect people to earn after 10 years, ie for many people probably when they're in late 20's/early 30's, looking to get a decent spouse/house/car/kids (order may change). At that point I think ?30k+ is perfectly reasonable provided you've shown some personal development beyond just being an out an out digger. For a pure site grunt I think something around 22-25k, even in fantasy world is going to be your limit.
and therein lies the problem. Not enough work and people willing to accept sub-standard wages. I'm sorry Loupiote, but if you know how to hold a trowel and move dirt from one place to another then please don't accept any digging jobs at 15k, its not good for any of us.
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Think the main aspect is to ensure some sort of progression after the first few years, when most of us probably tolerated low wages/short contracts, so people aren't forced out the industry. The key one in my view being what do we expect people to earn after 10 years, ie for many people probably when they're in late 20's/early 30's, looking to get a decent spouse/house/car/kids (order may change). At that point I think ?30k+ is perfectly reasonable provided you've shown some personal development beyond just being an out an out digger. For a pure site grunt I think something around 22-25k, even in fantasy world is going to be your limit.
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[INDENT] I'd be more than happy if I could start my career at 20000. Or 18000. Or even 15000, for that matter. I'd be happy if I could manage to nail a first job at all. With a bit of added training, because sadly I can't afford to go on four-week digs without getting paid a penny anymore, so my trowelling is getting a bit rusty.
and therein lies the problem. Not enough work and people willing to accept sub-standard wages. I'm sorry Loupiote, but if you know how to hold a trowel and move dirt from one place to another then please don't accept any digging jobs at 15k, its not good for any of us.
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