Is EUR. 25 000 per annum a good salary?

VEN

Daisy M wrote: »

The op is not Irish. I am shocked that people think a single person would struggle to survive on this money, there are families living on less and managing to pay mortgages.

that's why they've been offered it, they saw he/she coming :pac:

nah joking aside, its a good wage for young single person starting off or with little experience in the area.

believe me, they're offering just 2-3k above that for people WITH experience in many places here, not to mention paycuts, cuts that you and i shall never see returned again, ever.

prinz

I'll let you know when I start earning that much. I've only recently gotten to the dizzying heights of €24k... and yes, manage to survive in Dublin just fine, not flush with cash but enough to get by. I can't afford to run a car though, that went, after that it's been all about being clever with cash.

Pedant

It's alright for a single person or someone who doesn't have children, but if you have a family I say it's not enough.

Daisy M

Full time on minimum wage would be approx 15k a year. So if this is a young person just out of college or who only has a couple of years experience then I would consider this to be good salary.

Do you guys really think a couple of years in college should give a better starting salary than this? To me the difference of 10k is huge.

blacklilly

Daisy M wrote: »

Full time on minimum wage would be approx 15k a year. So if this is a young person just out of college or who only has a couple of years experience then I would consider this to be good salary.

Do you guys really think a couple of years in college should give a better starting salary than this? To me the difference of 10k is huge.

Full time on minimum wage is just short of 18k gross p.a.
I spent 4 years in college, educating myself. I technically missed out on 72k gross if I decided not to go to college and got myself a minimum wage job so I think I do deserve a better salary.
I am qualified for the work I do and I add value to the company I work for

woodoo

Sykk wrote: »

Yes it's an excellent salary considering what people in other countries get for a months work.

Yes it is a good salary to start on. Its just a pity that in this arseways country some people would be better off on the dole than to take a job paying 25,000. And whats worse is Joan Burton doesn't seem inclined to do anything about it.

Africa

Money fight!!!!

25k is grand! Renting isnt too bad in Dublin. You'll probably get a couple of raises out of them over 2 years as well bring you up to 28k. From there you can try for senior roles, dont know how staff turnover is there though. I hate taxes though, any bonuses I get get nuked by the government.

Jay D

Captain Chaos wrote: »

There are people who are unemployed on the social, with rent allowance, child benefit and medical card who get about the same if not more. I'm on around that after tax and it's not enough to live on if you live in Dublin. I struggle to make ends meet on that, with no social life or any holidays and it's very hard.

If you were Michael Jackson inclined on spending you'd be struggling alright. I survived no problem on 25k. Even meaning going out a few times a week, even saving and even driving a car. Oh and it should be noted not residing with my parents if anyone is wondering.

MsQuinn

It's plenty to earn if you're a singleton with no mortgage.

In 1993 I got £124 per week. Got paid on Friday. Rent was £30. Had the rest to have a good time. Skint by Tuesday. Happy times!!

Young ones are so spoit these days.

Sea Filly

prinz wrote: »

I'll let you know when I start earning that much. I've only recently gotten to the dizzying heights of €24k... and yes, manage to survive in Dublin just fine, not flush with cash but enough to get by. I can't afford to run a car though, that went, after that it's been all about being clever with cash.

Yeah, I'm degree-educated (a good degree in a traditional, hard science discipline) and I earn 20K per annum. I would LOVE to earn 25K, my cup would runneth over! Luckily, I really enjoy my job, which is important to me.

nunn351

It'll take you away from the rut of €188 on the dole , and hopefully some overtime opportunity too

XxMCRxBabyxX

I'm on that as a student intern for the year and it's done me fine. Even provided me with enough savings to finance my final year if I can find a job.

And that's including renting a room on the expensive part of Dublin, using public transport to Wicklow regularly, socialising, going out for dinner, etc.

sheesh

I would take the job. Work in a US multinational looks good on a CV. Cut back the drinking and you will be fine financially. It is a good opportunity OP.

horgan_p

Depends on what you're doing really.Nice easy going job ? 25k is grand - as long as it covers the bills.

I wouldnt be putting up with much guff* for 25k though.







*guff = either grief from customers or pressure from managers.

B.A._Baracus

FlyingD wrote: »

Hi just been offered EUR 25.000,- Gross per annum.
Is this a decent salary?

Yes. Certainly yes.
If a person is on the minimum wage of €8.65 euro an hour. He/She will make €346 euro per week before tax. Thats €17,992 a year.

25k roughly works out at €470 a week before tax. If anyone thinks its not decent they need a reality check.

Jester252

The only way from the bottom is up

CrazyRabbit

As I have worked in a call centre for 12 years (many many different roles), I can say confidently that it is a decent wage for call centre work. Without multi-lingual skills, similar jobs can start at just 21k.

Also, you have to consider...it's Paypal which is a big company and hence there is room for advancement.

Take the job.

grizzly

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

As I have worked in a call centre for 12 years (many many different roles), I can say confidently that it is a decent wage for call centre work. Without multi-lingual skills, similar jobs can start at just 21k.

Also, you have to consider...it's Paypal which is a big company and hence there is room for advancement.

Take the job.

Good advice, also it's easier to get a job when you have a job.

Red_Wake

Sea Filly wrote: »

Yeah, I'm degree-educated (a good degree in a traditional, hard science discipline) and I earn 20K per annum. I would LOVE to earn 25K, my cup would runneth over! Luckily, I really enjoy my job, which is important to me.

How long you in the job?

Joeface

its only ok but well manageable.

Was on less than that for the last 4years after paycuts. All I can say is thank god last month , I was reinstated to my original salary.

Manage the small things. that's were you get caught out.
example .Get a good phone deal so that bill is cheap every month and fixed for your mobile, if you don't own a car or anything like that , its actually not that bad.

480 gross per week. know nothing about paypal but if they throw in Health insurance of some kind your laughing.. and as others have said . your starting its a big company you can progress if your choose.

coffee_cake

I guess it's ok to start on

Sleepy

Perfectly normal grad salary and a good company to get in with.

Find a house-share nearby work (within walking or cycling distance) and you'll live comfortably on that. In fact, if you're a single guy/girl with no kids, it shouldn't be that difficult to accumulate some savings on that salary.

kessler182

It's easily enough to get by on, especially if you're single. Not brilliant money of course but people are going into entry level jobs on 20-22k so you should be fine

Sea Filly

Red_Wake wrote: »

How long you in the job?

Three months. I'm not complaining, as I really like it and am learning lots, but just saying I would LOVE to be paid 25k per annum. I wouldn't know what to do with myself!

Red_Wake

Sea Filly wrote: »

Three months. I'm not complaining, as I really like it and am learning lots, but just saying I would LOVE to be paid 25k per annum. I wouldn't know what to do with myself!

What discipline of science out of curiousity?

I've noticed that most science positions seem to require experiencee - I can't see how a grad would get their foot in the door.

muppetkiller

The fact that this Question is being debated show's how messed up this county is.
It's a great starting salary the only reason it's being debated is how ridiculously high our welfare is by comparison. Take the Job. Experience is invaluable.

Sea Filly

Red_Wake wrote: »

What discipline of science out of curiousity?

I've noticed that most science positions seem to require experiencee - I can't see how a grad would get their foot in the door.

Genetics/Microbiology. I had some QC experience. I got paid more in my first graduate job than I do now. But I'm only starting off in research, a whole other kettle of fish. How did I get my foot in the door? Persistence!

TPD

I'm on 25k, 8 months into a graduate position. I imagine the same money would be quite a bit worse to get by on in Dublin.

Sea Filly

TPD wrote: »

I'm on 25k, 8 months into a graduate position. I imagine the same money would be quite a bit worse to get by on in Dublin.

No it wouldn't...

Caseywhale

It might be enough to get by on, but its still a **** wage, unless, as Roy Keane says, you are happy at the bottom.

Employers are making sure not to waste this recession, thats for sure