How often do you get paid?

@JenInTN (27514)
United States
February 6, 2010 9:05pm CST
I get paid every two weeks. Now this has it's ups and downs but there are some people that get paid once a week, every two weeks, or monthly. How often is it for you?
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
9 Feb 10
Great JeninTN! I get paid on monthly basis. I haven't got paid from mylot for a few months now. But may be, a few cents from others sites.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
10 Feb 10
OMG! I confused myself. No, I was just talking about my online earning. I have a job of a secretary to the director of cardiology in a hospital and that pays me on monthly basis.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Feb 10
Does that include your offline job? One a month? I know that there are a lot of places that pay that way but I have never really had a once a month paying job. Thanks for responding.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Do you find it easy to spread your money out through out the month? I have always been paid either weekly or bi-weekly. It would be hard for me to get used to getting paid once a month. I think you must be a budget master mimpi.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
7 Feb 10
I get paid only once a month. That is with my full-time job and my part-time job. I don't like it but that is the way it is. I never have liked to get paid once a month! I have been at my full-time job over 8 years and I still hate gettig paid once a month. It is hard to have enough spare money around to last between checks. It bites.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
I bet it does bite. It's hard to spread that money out all month. Some months are a little longer than others too and that makes it even worse. Thanks for the response.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Feb 10
There are a lot of those nasty loan sharks out there just waiting for someone that needs a bit of help. I can think of one right off the top of my head..check advance...huge type of loan shark. Their interest is so unfair that they are not even allowed by law to give a loan to anyone in the military.
@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
7 Feb 10
I get my retirement once a month - on the first - I get my pay check for my little job on the first and fifteenth. I used to HATE only getting payed once a month - I like having that little bit more in the middle of the month
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@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
7 Feb 10
oh one hand, it meant that all the bills got paid on the first, on the other hand, it meant budgeting so we had food the last week...
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
I think it's harder being paid less times in the month too. I know it's a lump sum but it's hard to stretch it out. Thanks for reponding.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
7 Feb 10
wHEN I WORKED I WORKED FOR MYSELF SO GUESS U COULD SAY I GOT PAID ONCE A WEEK. nOW THAT I'M OLD & WORN OUT & CAN'T WORK ANYMORE I GET MY S/S check once a month. It's the pits only drawing once a month what u sometimes made in a week. Thank heavens i had managed to save some. everybody should start saving when they are about 2 years old, lol.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
7 Feb 10
Contribute as much as u can , Jen,heaven forbid it happening to u but one day i waorked all day & never got to go back. TAKE CARE.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
LOL..your right about the savings. I don't think I'll ever be able to truely save enough to retire. I have a 401k but my contributions aren't enough. Thanks for the response Jo.
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@djonghs (560)
• Indonesia
12 Feb 10
Hi Jen, I only get paid once a month, since it is a permanent job that I have started 13 years ago.....and it is common to get paid in such period, unless you are a contract worker or a partimer. BR.b
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
12 Feb 10
I had heard that in some areas it is common to get paid by the month. Here there are various times that companies pay. I have been at the company I work for for 11 years. We all get paid every two weeks there. Thanks for the response.
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
7 Feb 10
hi JenInTN! Where? I mean what site did you get paid every two weeks? Or is it your real job?hihi! Anyway, I get paid every 2 weeks as well, it is from my offline work (real work). I hope I could have more means of income. Mylot has been helpful too and other sites I'm in. I sometimes earn online once a month or sometimes after two months depending on my activity.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
Yes..I was talking about an offline job. I thought after I posted I should have specified that. Do you like being paid every two weeks with your offline job? Would you rather be pais more often of say once a month? Take care and thanks for responding.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
That's good that you get a transportation allowance. I bet that comes in handy. Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
7 Feb 10
hi.. oh i see...lolz I knew you were referring to offline job... I'm sorry. Yeah, I prefer getting paid every two weeks. My work pays every 15th and end of the month. I'm also getting a weekly transportation allowance which I get every first day of each week.
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
9 Feb 10
wherei work we get paid at the end of the month which would be really hard if i were the only bread winner because probably by the middle of the month, i would be running out of money (after paying for bills and groceries and whatnot!)
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Feb 10
I couldn't imagine trying to be the budget wizard it would require to only get paid once a month. I have a hard enough time with the every two week thing. Thanks for the response.
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
11 Feb 10
Hi Jen. I'm just a stay at home mom so I don't get paid as my job doesn't pay diddly-squat. LOL My husband on the other hand gets paid every 2 weeks. No matter when someone gets paid, whether daily, weekly, every 2 weeks, or monthly, it has it's ups and downs. But if we get accustomed to how we get paid then there shouldn't be any real issues with it. Happy mylotting!
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
11 Feb 10
Your right that it really depends on what you are used to. I guess if all I had ever known was getting paid once a month, I wouldn't think it was a big deal. There never seems to be enough to go around so it really doesn't matter how often..lol..Thanks for the response.
@thuhuong (823)
• United States
7 Feb 10
I get paid weekly but before that I was getting paid bi-weekly! It's great because I don't have to wait long to adjust my budget. For some reason, having a weekly check also has it's advantages. I'm constantly thinking of ways to pull in more. There are also other side jobs like tutoring which I do on the weekends so at the end of the month, it's nice to have a little extra cash to spend for myself or pay for more bills. Either way, no matter how much you get paid, it's never enough. :)
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
You are so right. I think that sometimes the more that we make, the more that we spend. I have a few side jobs that I do on occasion but I've been working 6 days a week so I haven't had time for much else. My son gets paid every week and it seems like everytime I turn around he is getting a check..lol. Thanks for responding and for the friend request too. See you around.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
8 Feb 10
My husband’s salary is our main source of income as mine is scattered all over the place! He used to be paid fortnightly and changed to monthly which took some getting used to! I hated it, although we managed to adjust our budget it was such a long time between pays! He’s changed jobs now and he’s back on fortnightly salary which is great, much easier to manage. I am pretty good at budgeting but I definitely prefer fortnightly to monthly.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Feb 10
I can imagine how hard it must be to get paid monthly. It's forever between checks. I'm glad to hear he;s getting paid differently now. Thanks for sharing.
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
9 Feb 10
I just get paid once a month, myself. I wish it was more often. I don't love money or anything but I like what it will do. I think we could all use a little extra. Kathy.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Feb 10
I know what you mean. It would be nice to have a little extra from time to time. Take care and thanks for the response.
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@shan0822 (433)
• United States
7 Feb 10
woo, you seems work more good than me! I just recive less than $2 here, I almost work here a week! do you have any secret, how much post you will post or respose to others. I think I almost put all my time here, but I still not fast enough!
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
I wasn't talking about here. I was referring to an offline job. I should have been more specific in my post. Thanks for responding.
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• United States
8 Feb 10
I am not employed right now, but I hope to be soon. I still am putting myself in a position that I like for when I move out of my mothers house.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Feb 10
Good luck. It's tough to get started sometimes but I'm glad your mom is helping you out with that. Thanks for the response.
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@kymomof3 (155)
• United States
7 Feb 10
I get two paychecks a month,one on the 15th and one on the last day of the month. If those days land on a Sat.or Sun. I get it the Fri. before.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Feb 10
Thanks for sharing. I get paid every other Thursday. There are no set dates for me. Sometimes that gives me three checks in a month and I like that.
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• United States
7 Feb 10
I get paid every two weeks. I don't mind getting paid every two weeks. In fact I actually sort of prefer it. I like having that set schedule to get paid by. I find it easier actually. I know that some people I talk to despise it but I like getting one large lump sum every two weeks instead of one small sum every week.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
Over time I have found that it can be easier to keep up with bills and such when your paid every two weeks. Getting paid every week requires putting a certain amount of money back and being bothered with maybe needing to "dip" into it. I have found that the every two week pay check..just pay the bills all at once and dipping is not allowed..lol..Thanks for responding.
• United States
7 Feb 10
Being with the business that my wife and I own we get paid every month when we send out invoices to our customers. This makes it easier for us than sending out invoices once a week and having all that money come in at the beginning of the month works for us.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
Gotta get that out of the way first before you pay yourself. I have never been paid on a monthly basis. I know it sounds silly but it actually took a little getting used to being paid bi weekly. I was used to weekly. So what kind if business do you and your wife have? Has the economy effected it?
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
7 Feb 10
Jenin, that's just so cool.. For me, it would have to be in mylot and writing site Associated Content. I've been paid monthly on AC, though not that much. But it's fun to write whenever I want. And mylot earnings too. All will be motivated towards me saving up more. And both AC and mylot only has a monthly payout, so yeah. Awesome that you are paid twice a weeks sometimes.
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
7 Feb 10
Ahhhh, it's alright, LOL.. So even so, I must say you are cool to be getting wages twice a week or so. On AC, it's great that you participate, because you can try to write for upfront payments. Means that you can write for the calls for content, or you can create your own article (any subject). But you have to make it 350-400 minimum words. Even if your upfront is not accepted, you will still be able to earn the page view earnings, which is $1.50 for 1000 views. And it will rise to the highest $2.00 as your clout level rises. Just ask away if you have any questions yeah. Good luck with that too.
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
7 Feb 10
How's your Helium success so far?
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
Well..I was talking about an offline job. I should have been more specific in my post..sorry. I have just recently started being active on AC. I have only submitted one article so far from the assignment desk. Can you just post your own stuff on there or are you limited to the assignment desk? I am just getting started...lol..I am a member of Helium though.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
7 Feb 10
In my last office job, I was paid every two weeks. When I was a sub-contractor, it varied by the company I was working with. Some companies paid every week while others paid every two weeks or twice a month. When I was paid every week, it was nice to never run out of money by the end of the pay period but I also had to go to the bank more often. (Direct deposit wasn't around back then.) My last sub-contracting job, legal transcription from home, paid every two weeks but I also had direct-deposit. I would have preferred to get paid every week with them since I never had to go to the bank to deposit the checks. Now that I'm on Disability, I get a check once a month. I'm definitely not happy with that but, after waiting 7 years to get it, I won't complain. LOL
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
It has been a fight for you to get your compensation. It's high time you had it too. Weekly pay certainly hads it's advantages but trips to the bank can be a pain. Thanks for the input.
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@millertime (1394)
• United States
7 Feb 10
Well, my regular job pays me every two weeks. I remember years ago, I used to get a check every week. The company I worked for back then changed over to bi-weekly to save money on payroll costs and I hated the idea. I liked getting a check every Friday. It was easier budget and pay bills that came due at different times during the month but we didn't have anything to say about it. The company changed and that was that. I got used to it and every place I've worked since has always paid every two weeks. I still think every week is better but most large companies don't do that anymore. One thing I thought was kinda weird though. The same company that changed over to every two weeks for the workers had a slightly different pay plan for management people. They got paid twice a month. I know, it sounds the same but it's not. Every two weeks gives you 26 paychecks per year. If you get paid twice a month, you only get 24 paychecks per year. Not much of a difference really and I always thought it was odd that they went to the trouble to have two pay plans that were only slightly different. It made more logical sense to have one pay plan company wide but for whatever reason they didn't. Oh well, I guess I'll never figure out how upper management thinks!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
That is strange. I'll have to see if they do it that way where I work at. They went to direct deposit only a few years ago and I hated it. I felt like I shouldn't have to have a bank account to get paid but there was nothing we could say about that either. They have also implemented an online payroll system now. We don't get any check stubs anymore. If we need one, we have to go online and print it. I'm not real crazy about that right now either. Thanks for responding.
@happy2512 (1266)
• Philippines
7 Feb 10
Good for you that you get paid every two weeks. So sad for me because I don't have much time to spend here in myLot because I am very busy with my work still adjusting to manage time from work, my son, my family. I wish I can get paid soon.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
7 Feb 10
Well...I was talking about your work out of myLot. I am pretty covered up too. How often do you get paid where you work at?
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