Is Your New Job Paying You Enough?
By Laceylinks
@Laceylinks (43)
United States
November 21, 2011 8:51am CST
I got laid off last year, and after about 3 lousy jobs, I went to work at one that promised future advancement and a better lifestyle. The only problem is, I have to "work my way" to that better place in the company. Until I reach the level I want to be at, paying the bills is a struggle. Does anyone else find themselves in this situation? What do you do to get by?
4 responses
@darapmonsta (653)
• India
21 Nov 11
Money is the only thing which motivates people to change or stay up with the job. I have never been to any job. So I don't know about it. But I know if you are paying your employees more than enough to keep up with their every basic needs then they will never leave you out. Money is the only reason why people change their jobs.
Thinking about that level you are talking about, I think it is just about planning. If you plan from now and save money you will get good returns in those days.
@Laceylinks (43)
• United States
23 Nov 11
You are absolutely right, and even though you've never had a job you totally understand the psycholgy behind being an employer who truly provides for an employee's needs. Even a little less than enough can make all the difference.
@Laceylinks (43)
• United States
21 Nov 11
I think there are lots of people out there who need more money. There are lots of ways to make a little but not many ways to make a lot. Maybe spreading out and doing a bit here and there helps it add up.
@sonaimajumdar (950)
• India
21 Nov 11
Right now , I am a student. So i have no jobs. Still, in my part time i earn through FOREX trading and some online writing works. So I am just satisfied.
@Laceylinks (43)
• United States
21 Nov 11
It's good that you are making ends meet without a formal "job". My daughter is also a student and has a job (part time) but I am the main support and am still working to get my income back up to pre-layoff levels. It's hard work!
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
22 Nov 11
It really sucks, but most companies are like that. Because, if they didn't hire you, they would've hired someone that maybe is just starting in the workforce and they can pay them lower wages. I don't like this, but it seems to be the way things work.
I just got a job at Victoria's Secret and I get minimum wage. I work 5 days a week at least and when I see my paycheck after two weeks, it's extremely disappointing and there's not much I'm able to do with it.
I guess in order to make more, just stick it out with the current job and hope for some sort of raise eventually.
