Sadly, the company in question got rid of all of its contractors about a year ago. Good times whilst they lasted but they're gone for now.
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Sadly, the company in question got rid of all of its contractors about a year ago. Good times whilst they lasted but they're gone for now.
Well, it depends what your definition of "proper money" is, which is what a part of this thread is all about.
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As previously stated it seems to very much depends on area and field, a lot of graduate schemes i've been looking at offer about 28k on average for me as a starting wage with some of the top ones being around 35k (i'm doing maths btw). However just started a year placement in london on 22k which i'm fairly comfortable with and the time commuting etc it doesn't leave me with a lot of free time which means i'm not spending money 
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In the context of "KPMG/Deloitte etc and have salaries of £30k+" it was appropriate. As you earn more your ability to work fixed hours reduces, saddly. I think proper money is when you start to move well into the 40% tax bracket if one wishes to be pedantic.
I suppose it depends on how hard you are willing to work and what responsibilities you have and how much work you have to take home and do out of hours (thus technically meaning your are working more hours)
With my job i literally go in, do my days work and come home. Nothing to worry about, nothing to take home or do outside of hours.
With my job i literally go in, do my days work and come home. Nothing to worry about, nothing to take home or do outside of hours.
In my contract (Deloitte) it says I'll usually work a 40 hour week, however they've contracted in that I may have to work extra to get the work done at no extra cost. I assume that's pretty much standard in most places.
BA (Hons) Management Studies 2.1
I first read that as 'my girlfriend works in a Aviary'
I remember your interview thread, well done to the both of you. My other half is now on more than me until I come off my grad scheme in Feb, and up until that point I'm trying to guilt her into buying the drinks . Not working well soo far
But spending money even as a well paid grad can be minimal, especially if you are hardcore saving £500-£800 pcm towards a house. I just want a nice car
Cheers, we're paying into the joint account based on a set percentage of our take home pay which we (I) feel is fairest
Our house is a 20 second walk from work so we save huge amounts of time and money on commuting costs (don't need a car or season ticket) and, more importantly, time.
First day for both of us tomorrow
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This is pretty much normal in most employment contracts, as is opting out of the European Working Time Directive....well unless you work for central or local government or heavily unionised companies of course. FACT is, you earn more you work longer in most cases and 37.5 hour weeks become an ambition rather than a reality.
This. In my job it's quite varied. I've had times when I have managed 38-40 hour weeks (at the moment for instance it isn't too bad at all), but at times it's been 50-55hours mon-friday and then hope you can get away without doing stuff at the weekends.
I regularly work 45+ hour weeks with perhaps 25-30 mins lunch-break (eaten at my desk). I'm contracted for 37.5, but I'm an early riser and would rather get into the office and on with stuff, rather than lounge about at home doing nothing productive.
Plus the fact that the commute is very civilised at about 6:45-7:00am, and rather hectic 5:45-8:00am.
Plus the fact that the commute is very civilised at about 6:45-7:00am, and rather hectic 5:45-8:00am.
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Ha now that sounds like a deal
Yep, didnt need to though. Oh I also get the maximum non contribution pension, free health + dental. On the other hand I am going to Afghanistan in November...
.Just don't go Rambo and start bayonet charging... the Military Cross isn't worth it! Keep safe
So the UOTC didn't markedly help your application, but would you recommend it?
Absolutely, helps fund your social life and really adds a huge amount to uni. Not for everyone though.
If your remotley interested its worth giving selection a quick go... . As for an MC...what a hero same age and rank as me cant imagine it!
Did you do an internship? camp america? gap year?
You need to stand out some how.
You should have done FAM
Im a 3rd year, and doing FAM, and I know a few people that have graduated, and are stuggeling to get grad jobs. They've cut down the intake for graduate training programs massively in every sector, and especially accounting/banking.
Management people probably have a harder time, as its a completely non-numerate degree, which is not really sought after. FAM is a BA as well, but its got the practical element, which employers like, but its still near impossible to get a grad job.
I guarantee no big four (KPMG, Deloitte, PWC, E&Y) offer a greater salary than £30,000 in audit/tax for graduates.
Go to Exeter Uni by chance ?