CooInTheZoo Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hey guys, i'd like some advice. I work just down the road, in the local pub, and ive been there allmost a year. Mainly washing up and odd jobs, but last week i was promoted to Waiter and ive been waiting for the past week. I expected a pay rise, i mean £3.50 really isnt anything to brag about when i have mates working for £7 an hour elsewhere. But i didnt get any pay rise, and im working like a dog for that pub. Should i ask for a pay rise? Theres someone else in the exact same position as me there... but he's 14 years old. Its rediculous. another thing is, im planning on getting my lip repierced in two weeks, but they wont let me be a waiter anymore i dont think. To be honest i dont really want a job that judges me on my appearance, and this job is so convienient, its a 3 min walk away from my front door, and i live in this tiny shitty little village where there isnt anywhere else i can go. This piercing thing is really important to me for loads of reasons. Should i ask for a pay rise? Or leave it. Should i get my lip done and screw my job? Help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 "If you give me a pay rise I wont get my lip pierced" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenlong Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I don't think it'll matter to them, cos if he does get his lip pierced they'd probably just put him back at where he was. I honestly have no idea what i'd do in your position. I mean if i didn't really like it all that much i'd probably just try and find a job elsewhere, not really sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooInTheZoo Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Yeah i will probably be back in the Kitchen, well hidden, doing odd jobs and washing up again which would suck. I do like waiting!! I just do not want to be judged by my appearance, you know? If some guy or girl with a lip piercing served you your fish and chips would really be that bothered?? meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario114 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 i mean £3.50 really isnt anything to brag about when i have mates working for £7 an hour elsewhere. How old are you, because that is a crap pay, I worked in the holidays a couple of years back (16 years old), and I was getting £4.50 plus tips for washing up. If you over 18 then they have to pay you over a certain amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Ask for a raise and if they give you one then be thankful for what you've got and don't worry about a piercing because it's just a piercing and shouldn't be the be-all and end-all of life. If they don't give you a raise then do something else. If you're on minimum wage you don't have a right to anything higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtle Squad Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I've never worked for £3.50 hour and never would. The extra £1 i get makes a lot of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 There isn't even a minimum wage for under 16s is there? Well £3 is the minimum wage for 16 & 17 so you're lucky you're not on that, I was for ages but I did ask for a pay rise when I was moved and I got one. You might as well try it, mine went from £3 to £4.25. You've got nothing to lose by asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninty 182 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 There isn't even a minimum wage for under 16s is there? Well £3 is the minimum wage for 16 & 17 so you're lucky you're not on that, I was for ages but I did ask for a pay rise when I was moved and I got one. You might as well try it, mine went from £3 to £4.25. You've got nothing to lose by asking. Yeah simply say your now working twice as hard and that you think you should get paid more than you used to. You don't have to go in aggresively shouting "Gimme a payrise or I'll quit". I'm sure if you just bring it up they'll at least consider it. However as for them not letting you have a piercing, I don't think you should quit as the convenience of having a job close by is invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyletherobot Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 you should travel to work and get a job at the same place as your mates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fields Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Seriously, just get another job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arragaun Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Just out of interest, what is the minimum wage for an individual of 18 years of age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 It's £4.25 due to go up to £4.45 in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario114 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 It's £4.25 due to go up to £4.45 in October. ty, I was wondering the same thing. It's quite good actually (well I leave at home, so have next to no expenses). I need to start looking for a job myself, I will probaly just work in the city (though it will cost me £10 a week in bus faires) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 You don't need to live at home, you could get a mortgage of about £35360. That would get you one of these. The neighbours look ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arragaun Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 It's £4.25 due to go up to £4.45 in October. So how much is deducted in tax from that four quart quid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Tax isn't too bad on low wages because you get your first £5000ish tax free. A tax calculator says: Wage Summary Per Year Per Month Per Week 2006 Net Wage £7,843.34 £653.61 £150.83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Working 37.5 hours a week on £4.25 I earn £690.62 a month, after tax and NIC it's £631.33. I'm not sure what NIC means (NI Table), anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 National Insurance Contribution/s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Ah right thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 national insurance contributions edit: dang too late. i guess i should make a real comment then... hmmm. quit your job, get a real one and dont pierce your lip, they dont look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Ah right thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooInTheZoo Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 I put it too him, he said he is gonna think about it over the next few days. Its looking good guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Best of luck, Coo. It's a shame this isn't Animal Crossing: You could just plant a bag of £10000 quid and come back in a few days to find it with several bags of 10k growing. Oh well, life's unfair. GCSE's for the win for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfox Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 My wage is pretty shitty - only £4 an hour. It was a great wage when i was 13 though :P Im due to work fulltime over the summer - anything below £5.50 im not going to consider.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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