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05-29-2023, 07:06 PM
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People either assume rail workers are loaded or poor
There’s no inbetween srs.
Whenever Ive gotten into arguments with the general public they either assume I’m mega rich or work for peanuts.
For example had a few angry passengers say ‘you lot cancelling trains and want a pay rise when you’re on 50k+ a year, fking joke’
Or ‘I’m not paying for that service you’re on way more money than me yet still strike’
On the flip side had a few say ‘you’re gonna refuse me travel when your on 8 quid an hour ‘I earn way more than you m8’ etc.
The reality is I make okayish/slightly above average money for where I live.
although at my company we all wear same uniform so people assume I’m a train driver making £60k a year, I can make close with overtime but not on there basic.
Although I plan to become a train driver eventually tbh.
Whenever Ive gotten into arguments with the general public they either assume I’m mega rich or work for peanuts.
For example had a few angry passengers say ‘you lot cancelling trains and want a pay rise when you’re on 50k+ a year, fking joke’
Or ‘I’m not paying for that service you’re on way more money than me yet still strike’
On the flip side had a few say ‘you’re gonna refuse me travel when your on 8 quid an hour ‘I earn way more than you m8’ etc.
The reality is I make okayish/slightly above average money for where I live.
although at my company we all wear same uniform so people assume I’m a train driver making £60k a year, I can make close with overtime but not on there basic.
Although I plan to become a train driver eventually tbh.
05-29-2023, 07:07 PM
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they a lower than broke tradies
05-29-2023, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted By alphaalbertan8⏩
In the UK it’s considered a ‘golden job’ to many.they a lower than broke tradies
Mainly because we have very strong unions and great pension schemes/benefits with massive bonus rates for overtime and weekends plus free train travel whenever I want.
05-29-2023, 07:13 PM
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As a mechanic I totally understand. People know how much auto repair charges and think I must be making a killing, but then when they see my house and car they are like "how can you afford that being a mechanic".
05-29-2023, 07:16 PM
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You’ve left out another group of people- those that don’t consider them at all.
05-29-2023, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted By AWSbruh⏩
Maybe if I lived in Miami or NYC or LA etc.Lol, no one thinks you’re loaded buddy. Everyone thinks that you’re poor
You can’t compare the North of England to these places.
Making 60k-70k where I live is the equivalent of 200k+ in most of the US.
05-29-2023, 07:19 PM
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Holy chit dude let it go already
05-29-2023, 07:36 PM
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05-29-2023, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted By AshWar⏩
Except I’m not 30 and don’t look 30 so can get away with it tbh.You live with your mom at 30. No one thinks you’re loaded
05-29-2023, 08:40 PM
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05-29-2023, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted By Vascularmanlet⏩
No it's not lolMaybe if I lived in Miami or NYC or LA etc.
You can’t compare the North of England to these places.
Making 60k-70k where I live is the equivalent of 200k+ in most of the US.
You can’t compare the North of England to these places.
Making 60k-70k where I live is the equivalent of 200k+ in most of the US.
https://livingcost.org/cost/united-kingdom/eng/leeds
Where I live is 15% higher COL than Leeds. And where I live is right around national average so your COL is at least close to like, a majority of the U.S.
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05-29-2023, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted By AWSbruh⏩
Yet I can still afford to smash 8/10 big booty Brazilians AND save half my wage each month AND still have lots of disposable income left over after bills.Don’t you make less than 40k. I would rope if I was making that lmao
Don’t you make threads about how you get cucked massively by taxes and struggle on 200k? Maybe move to Blackpool or something.
05-29-2023, 09:07 PM
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Why are all your threads cope
Work on your low self esteem dude
Work on your low self esteem dude
05-29-2023, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted By Vascularmanlet⏩
Lol, England is the king of taxes. Literally half you wage goes to the government. Not sure if srsYet I can still afford to smash 8/10 big booty Brazilians AND save half my wage each month AND still have lots of disposable income left over after bills.
Don’t you make threads about how you get cucked massively by taxes and struggle on 200k? Maybe move to Blackpool or something.
Don’t you make threads about how you get cucked massively by taxes and struggle on 200k? Maybe move to Blackpool or something.
05-29-2023, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted By Vascularmanlet⏩
Dude I know you know this but it's absolute cringe to flex how much money you can save when you live with your mum. you have disposable income after bills? maybe cause your mom pays your mortgage, utilities, and groceries?Yet I can still afford to smash 8/10 big booty Brazilians AND save half my wage each month AND still have lots of disposable income left over after bills.
Don’t you make threads about how you get cucked massively by taxes and struggle on 200k? Maybe move to Blackpool or something.
Don’t you make threads about how you get cucked massively by taxes and struggle on 200k? Maybe move to Blackpool or something.
Btw you never responded about the COL where you live. Just an FYI it's nothing like having 200K+ in most of the US. Having $200K where I live would be the equivalent of you making $175K.
Originally Posted By AWSbruh⏩
Damn, forgot about that. $200K where I live probably would equate to >$200K salary where you live considering you'd pay 40% in taxes.Lol, England is the king of taxes. Literally half you wage goes to the government. Not sure if srs
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05-29-2023, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted By Jacobcapra⏩
Tax rate in England is 40 percent after 30k lmaooooooo. Thank god I live in the USADude I know you know this but it's absolute cringe to flex how much money you can save when you live with your mum. you have disposable income after bills? maybe cause your mom pays your mortgage, utilities, and groceries?
Btw you never responded about the COL where you live. Just an FYI it's nothing like having 200K+ in most of the US. Having $200K where I live would be the equivalent of you making $175K.
Damn, forgot about that. $200K where I live probably would equate to >$200K salary where you live considering you'd pay 40% in taxes.
Btw you never responded about the COL where you live. Just an FYI it's nothing like having 200K+ in most of the US. Having $200K where I live would be the equivalent of you making $175K.
Damn, forgot about that. $200K where I live probably would equate to >$200K salary where you live considering you'd pay 40% in taxes.
05-29-2023, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted By Vascularmanlet⏩
You can't afford anything if you still live with your momYet I can still afford to smash 8/10 big booty Brazilians AND save half my wage each month AND still have lots of disposable income left over after bills.
Don’t you make threads about how you get cucked massively by taxes and struggle on 200k? Maybe move to Blackpool or something.
Don’t you make threads about how you get cucked massively by taxes and struggle on 200k? Maybe move to Blackpool or something.
Im not even hating its just facts
05-29-2023, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted By Vascularmanlet⏩
They know you're a ticket checker.There’s no inbetween srs.
Whenever Ive gotten into arguments with the general public they either assume I’m mega rich or work for peanuts.
For example had a few angry passengers say ‘you lot cancelling trains and want a pay rise when you’re on 50k+ a year, fking joke’
Or ‘I’m not paying for that service you’re on way more money than me yet still strike’
On the flip side had a few say ‘you’re gonna refuse me travel when your on 8 quid an hour ‘I earn way more than you m8’ etc.
The reality is I make okayish/slightly above average money for where I live.
although at my company we all wear same uniform so people assume I’m a train driver making £60k a year, I can make close with overtime but not on there basic.
Although I plan to become a train driver eventually tbh.
Whenever Ive gotten into arguments with the general public they either assume I’m mega rich or work for peanuts.
For example had a few angry passengers say ‘you lot cancelling trains and want a pay rise when you’re on 50k+ a year, fking joke’
Or ‘I’m not paying for that service you’re on way more money than me yet still strike’
On the flip side had a few say ‘you’re gonna refuse me travel when your on 8 quid an hour ‘I earn way more than you m8’ etc.
The reality is I make okayish/slightly above average money for where I live.
although at my company we all wear same uniform so people assume I’m a train driver making £60k a year, I can make close with overtime but not on there basic.
Although I plan to become a train driver eventually tbh.
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Brutal backfire
05-29-2023, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted By AWSbruh⏩
Lol, England is the king of taxes. Literally half you wage goes to the government. Not sure if srs
Originally Posted By AWSbruh⏩
I Think it's 50K GBP but still, damn.Tax rate in England is 40 percent after 30k lmaooooooo. Thank god I live in the USA
Like, at 100K you're paying The same amount in taxes as someone making 140K in the US. At 150K in the UK you pay the same taxes as someone making 214K in the US.
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05-29-2023, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted By AWSbruh⏩
Make my income through sports betting, for which in the UK there are zero taxes to pay. Same thing in Australia and I'm pretty sure across various European countries. U.S I believe is 25% taxed on winnings. Outside of gambling, America also taxes their citizens no matter where they live in the world, so I wouldn't brag about that. Meanwhile moggers in Monaco and UAE don't even pay personal income tax.Tax rate in England is 40 percent after 30k lmaooooooo. Thank god I live in the USA
05-29-2023, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted By Rylol⏩
BrutalMake my income through sports betting, for which in the UK there are zero taxes to pay. Same thing in Australia and I'm pretty sure across various European countries. U.S I believe is 25% taxed on winnings. Outside of gambling, America also taxes their citizens no matter where they live in the world, so I wouldn't brag about that. Meanwhile moggers in Monaco and UAE don't even pay personal income tax.
Higher rate in England & Northern Ireland 40% £37,701 to £125,140
Lmaooooo
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never gave it much thought but always assumed they were on the average or slightly lower side
as you said they probably do have the strongest union there is, fukkers always on strike and the entire country is pissed off lol
buddy of mine worked in their central workplace, that job has all those benefits as well and you don't have to deal with fukking NPC's on the trains (also I think better pay but not sure)
as you said they probably do have the strongest union there is, fukkers always on strike and the entire country is pissed off lol
buddy of mine worked in their central workplace, that job has all those benefits as well and you don't have to deal with fukking NPC's on the trains (also I think better pay but not sure)
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I assume every rail worker is pounding prime hoors.
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