Hours you work?

[lust overlord]

For a lot of people it would mean being in a position to buy your own home.

Time spent with loved ones is incredibly important but for a working family on minimum wage and already struggling to make ends meet, sitting at home enjoying family time isnt an option they can afford.

Successive governments are to blame for lack of affordable housing.
My kids can't afford to buy their own homes and rental costs are eye wateringly high.
Two have flown the nest.
My youngest son, age 23,mimimum wage,is still at home,and probably will be for years.

 

[blueinsa]

Successive governments are to blame for lack of affordable housing.
My kids can't afford to buy their own homes and rental costs are eye wateringly high.
Two have flown the nest.
My youngest son, age 23,mimimum wage,is still at home,and probably will be for years.

Agree and its the single biggest issue facing our nation.

Low wages have to be addressed and work has to pay.

 

[RACHACE]

Some interesting replies so far and at times for many, it does seem like a race to the bottom.

Todays bills, mortgages, food costs, fuel, clothing, kids etc end up very expensive at the end of the month. When you see or read things on average wages being around 27k a year I really wonder how people get by.

However, my circumstances where I work long hours for the extra cash to make things financially easier does take it's toll and make you question whether it's worth it. But there aren't seemingly many professions for your average joe to take up that pays well and doesn't impact on your social/family life.

The only two of my mates who seem to have it pretty cushy are one that's an IT expert for a company he's been at for 20 years now and another who got a 1st at uni and is an accountant now.

 

[pee dubya]

I work 25 hours a week, plus about 6 in travel time, over 4 days. (through choice)

My income is low, but i find it's enough for me as a single man, my expenses are also very low.

I've done the opposite, having 50-60 hour weeks over 6 days, and had no time to enjoy any extra income.

Having 3 days off a week is amazing, i play loads of sport, teach myself skills, socialise more etc.

No doubt eventually i'll have to move back to more hours, but my work/life balance at the moment is fantastic.

 

[squirtyflower]

I've gone from a highly paid job with long hours and three hours a day travel time, albeit with good holidays and pension, to 21 hours a week. The pay is good but obviously no where near as much as it was. Fortunately I don't have children around to fork out for anymore and that has meant the money's enough and I have more time to do the things I want, such as following City in Europe.

 

[BlueHammer85]

9-5 Monday to Friday office based but pretty much 24/7 - I work in shipping so it doesn’t stop. Currently operating 35 ships. Constantly checking emails for latest updates from the ships and various other issues and passing them to the correct parties, get calls most nights and sometimes in the very early hours. Time zones means people in the U.S and Brazil are in the office whilst I’m in bed.
Despite all this. I love my job.

 

[Sir peace frog]

I used to work in sales in an office ,the money was twice as much as I get now with the commission ,the hours were better in the office the conditions were better in an office,but it did my fucking head in, changed to a completely different environment ,I now work at Manchester airport on the ramp servicing aircraft,the company I first joined at the airport was to put it lightly a fucking disgrace, used and abused for 12 years ,I've just moved to another company, they invest in the staff only take on contracts that pay proper money so they can have the staff per aircraft they require,8.5 hours a day 6 days on 3 off, but the important thing is I'm happier in myself and that to me the most important thing. also I live 5 minutes away from the airport so for me a win win,also the lads/ladies you find at the airport are good lads,down to earth solid blokes/ladies.

 

[manctheknife]

Usually about 45..?dependant on work load which I control...so if I have to pull the odd all nighters it's usually my fault. Architecture is a lot more forgiving than it used to be...hours and pay wise.
Oh that's office and site hours....not much travel on top...blackley to manchester and back...15mins bus.

 

[Pleatfooted]

37.5 hours, 10 mins there and back, no weekends, not the best pay in the world but I've never been a money head as I long as I can get by I'm not arsed

 

[Ant]

I start at 730 finish at 4pm an hour for lunch and earn a good pay... i love my job and my work colleagues.... way better than being self employed 60-70 plus hours a week ! And months away from home.....oh and my commute is 8 mins to work and 8 mins home ... i even take a packup lunch ...