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How much do you earn?
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How much do you earn?
�0 - 1200 pa
9%
 9%  [ 7 ]
�1201 - 4500 pa
6%
 6%  [ 5 ]
4501 - 10,000 pa
11%
 11%  [ 9 ]
10,001 - 15,000 pa
7%
 7%  [ 6 ]
15,001 - 25,000 pa
20%
 20%  [ 16 ]
25,001 - 35,000 pa
19%
 19%  [ 15 ]
35, 001 - 50,000 pa
3%
 3%  [ 3 ]
50,001 - 75,000 pa
12%
 12%  [ 10 ]
75,001 - 100,000 pa
5%
 5%  [ 4 ]
100,000+ pa
2%
 2%  [ 2 ]
Total Votes : 77

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Rob R



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 31902
Location: York
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 12:59 pm    Post subject: How much do you earn? Reply with quote
    

As an interesting addition to the 'do you like your job' poll, I wondered how the demographics stack up for earnings on this site. It has been said by certain 'contributors' to the forum that the impression we give is of a middle-earning smug set of people who are able to afford luxuries in life & 'pretend' we are helping the planet. I (like many others) believe we are much more diverse than that, so lets see if it's true.

No need to disclose your salary if you don't wish to, just vote for the band you fit into (your personal earnings or household income, depending on your status) and we can discuss the trends

Penny Outskirts



Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Posts: 23385
Location: Planet, not on the....
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

That's a really interesting poll Rob. I've put our family income down, as we both work in the business.


Our move to Downsizing was originally out of neccesity, (much lower income) which has become a pleasure, and a natural way of life.

What worries me is would we go back to our old consuming ways if the money increases? Hope not, but it's very seductive out there....

Pilsbury



Joined: 13 Dec 2004
Posts: 5645
Location: East london/Essex
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Intresting to see if the job satisfaction and pay polls match up.
I really beleive that i would rather enjoy my low paid job than hate my well paid one although to be honest i have never had a high paid job so its a bit academic really

jema
Downsizer Moderator


Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 28235
Location: escaped from Swindon
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 3:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think downsizer has equipt us to manage far better on a reduced income should that happen

But having spent our share of time in a low income/high mortgage situation I know that financial worries can be very stressful and not make for a happy life.

2steps



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Posts: 5349
Location: Surrey
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I put our family income, which is about �13,000 a year

Treacodactyl
Downsizer Moderator


Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 25795
Location: Jumping on the bandwagon of opportunism
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 4:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think what's much more important than what you earn is what you do with the money. Some may earn a reasonable amount but if it's mostly saved in order to buy somewhere in order to grow most of their own food and fuel and to help others then that's not all bad.

Andy B



Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Posts: 3920
Location: Brum
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 4:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

2steps wrote:
I put our family income, which is about �13,000 a year


Should it be family income or personal income ?

jema
Downsizer Moderator


Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 28235
Location: escaped from Swindon
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'd say household income makes most sense.

It did not effect my answer either way.

wellington womble



Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 15051
Location: East Midlands
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I just put mine, as we don't know what himself's will be. One good reason to downsize the outgoings, which isn't wasy, as the biggest chunk of it is mortgage.

R�is�n



Joined: 30 Jul 2005
Posts: 578

PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'm on a scholarship, which gives me min. wage *just*. Can't afford anything

Cathryn



Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I put in family because any income goes into that pot - and everyone has a call on it This site has actually made me consider saving - which sounds terrible after all this time but with usually a low income and children it has never seemed possible or worth it. Probably not possible now but the seed's there...

moongoddess



Joined: 24 Jan 2006
Posts: 673

PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 8:17 pm    Post subject: Re: How much do you earn? Reply with quote
    

Rob R wrote:
It has been said by certain 'contributors' to the forum that the impression we give is of a middle-earning smug set of people who are able to afford luxuries in life & 'pretend' we are helping the planet.


Interesting. There is so much more I yearn to do to make a positive impact on the planet, such as solar panels, wind power, having more land to grow more, yet I am unable to do this at present, because I haven't got *enough* income to implement these changes!

If my income suddenly increased, I would do more, not less to help the environment. I'd buy a 'cleaner' car, buy all organic food etc. I have no desire to have all the 'trappings' that supposedly go with middle class life.

mg x

Bernie66



Joined: 14 Jan 2005
Posts: 13967
Location: Eastoft
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 9:18 pm    Post subject: Re: How much do you earn? Reply with quote
    

moongoddess wrote:
Rob R wrote:
It has been said by certain 'contributors' to the forum that the impression we give is of a middle-earning smug set of people who are able to afford luxuries in life & 'pretend' we are helping the planet.


Interesting. There is so much more I yearn to do to make a positive impact on the planet, such as solar panels, wind power, having more land to grow more, yet I am unable to do this at present, because I haven't got *enough* income to implement these changes!

If my income suddenly increased, I would do more, not less to help the environment. I'd buy a 'cleaner' car, buy all organic food etc. I have no desire to have all the 'trappings' that supposedly go with middle class life.

mg x


Same here, there's alot i would do to make my life more environmentally "better" if there were no finantial constraints. That is other than packing in work and growing all my own veg and food!

jamsam



Joined: 21 Oct 2005
Posts: 2560
Location: erm....i dont know, its dark.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 06 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

well im quite happy to disclose i have an income of �0 and savings of �0 and a mortgage of �0 and a car that has so far cost me 3 times what i paid for it...16 months ago....im not bitter....im a terry's choclate orange....i need a (rich)man to dig me out of my hole...any one know zac goldsmiths address???????

ken69



Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 316
Location: Norfolk
PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 06 9:06 am    Post subject: finance Reply with quote
    

This site and moneysavingsexpert.com have enabled me to live well within my income and saving even more as a percentage every year.
The idea of cutting costs without cutting back is fascinating.

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