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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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I don't think it is right that a 16/17 year old should be paid less for doing the same job as an over 18! Why should the pay be different if I do the same work (if not more) as an over 18? I think this is something the government should sort out!!!

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah, but I guess that an over 18 will have more important things to spend money on than a student does (in general, there are exceptions).

    It's probably just the law. Something to do with the minimum wage?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Does it really matter whether or not a 16 or 17 year old has less important things to spend money on than an over 18? They do the same job so therefor should get the same wage.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I guess the only limiting factors should be experiece & qualifications (in that order)

    J9
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by j9j9:
    I guess the only limiting factors should be experiece & qualifications (in that order)

    J9


    LOL experience in stacking shelves? Not exactly brain surgery. I can understand what your saying but should that apply to a job stacking shelves? I've been working for booker for 2 years and the new starters that are 18 who do nothing and have no experience are on more than me
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Broken Heart:

    LOL experience in stacking shelves? Not exactly brain surgery. I can understand what your saying but should that apply to a job stacking shelves? I've been working for booker for 2 years and the new starters that are 18 who do nothing and have no experience are on more than me

    In that case, equal pay for an equal job, maybe you have a campaign here

    j9

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    someone else can campaign! can't be arsed cause I'm 18 in feb anyway he he
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Broken Heart:
    someone else can campaign! can't be arsed cause I'm 18 in feb anyway he he


    r u going to buy me a drink when you get your payrise then? (j/k) <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/wink.gif"&gt;

    J9
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'll buy everyone a drink who gets mega poster status by my birthday <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I think everyone should get the same pay! I get paid £2 less than everyone else at my job and do exactly the same thing. When they moan that they're tired and and stuff and moan about their job, I always feel like saying well you can moan all you want, I'm doing this for 2 quid less than you LoL
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    How much does every1 get paid then?
    Im 17 and i get paid £4.00 an hour for workin in a chippie. <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Im 16 and get paid £4 an hour for a job Im not supposed to be doing.
    I get more sometimes depending on if I do a night shift.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by lurvlylucy:
    How much does every1 get paid then?
    Im 17 and i get paid £4.00 an hour for workin in a chippie. <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;

    I'm 17 and get paid £3.29 an hour for working in a cash & carry! It's an exhausting job too!!!! Especially if your on beers, catering or softdrinks!!! My wage goes up to about £4.20 when I'm 18.


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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by RachaelHolmes:
    I'm on about £8.33 and hour but it's a salary so difficult to work out. When I started this job 3 years ago I was on £2.77 an hour. Daft things is that I probably did more work back then than I do now!!!
    Hi Rachael

    I work for a games company and of all the people I know - they are salaried too. Thats the nature of the industry though isnt it..I would have thought that you would be doing more work now then you did at the beginning..what languages do you programme in?



    [This message has been edited by tinker (edited 29-11-2000).]
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by RachaelHolmes:
    I program in a little known language called magic.
    and I do a hell of a lot less work now compared to when I started because I can get away with it now.
    Do you own the company and pay your own wage then rachael?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Broken Heart:
    I'll buy everyone a drink who gets mega poster status by my birthday <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;

    Errrr I changed my mind cause there are too many!!!!


    I had an IQ test. The results came back negative
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    Girl-From-MarsGirl-From-Mars Posts: 2,822 Boards Guru
    god what you doing digging up posts as old as this? lol
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