Fair Wage for my skill set?

Jonny Rocket · May 17, 2017

Alright guys, I just wanted to know what you would pay me if I were working for you. Been working 4-5 years doing general electrics. House bashing, fire alarm systems, data cables, antennas, etc. Can safely say I can rewire a house on my own; ringmains, lighting, kitchens, outside lighting, SWA if that's the case, consumer units. Fairly competent if someone asked me to do a fire alarm panel. Intercoms. I can have a go at cameras but need more experience in data cables. Nothing to coax and TV's really. Performance in work I'd say I was enthusiastic, more so than the boss that can be lazy and an arsehole at times. I'm in my 3rd year of college and I will do my 18th edition when it comes out and my AM2 along with completing my portfolio. Not driving yet as I have never needed to. Got most of my own tools within reason. Haha. Just wanted to know what you think I would be worth, had to write an essay because I know it's hard to know someone's value without seeing them work but I've been as honest as I can. Thanks lads

Jonny Rocket · May 17, 2017

Yeah I think someone has convinced him to give me 60 because wage is going up soon... Whenever he wants I dunno.

The Ghost · May 17, 2017

Jonny Rocket said:
Not driving yet as I have never needed to.

Wrong. You do need to, make it your next and most important objective. As @LankyWill noted (which I missed) it is a p.i.t.a to have to sort out improvers/workers transport, especially as you are grown up. That would downgrade my wage structure above for a start.

Jonny Rocket · May 17, 2017

I'm 25 so minimum wage isn't 3 pound an hour at all. I'm an apprentice but I get an adults wage, legally.

Jonny Rocket · May 17, 2017

I agree mate. It's really difficult at the moment but it's gonna be my next investment. Get my driving sorted and all. He has never minded picking me up and we usually work together so it's never been an issue. But it has hindered me in a way.

LankyWill · May 17, 2017

£90 seems way too much, I may sound like a tight barsteward. I was on £24 a day doing 12 hour shifts when I was an apprentice. I had to drive myself to the yard in the morning, and sort my 33 year old bosses life out. I felt like his psychiatrist in the end, but eventually when I passed my am2 I moved straight up to £120 a day. Then I was working as his subby doing fixes myself for him. I wouldn't bite the hand that feeds you if your not far off qualifying.

Leesparkykent · May 17, 2017

davesparks said:
He's a third year apprentice so minimum wage is a lot less, around the £3 mark I think

No There is a NMW for a 1st year apprentice which is currently £3.50 an hour. Any apprentice who has completed their 1st year and aged 19 and over is entitled to NMW for their age. 18-20 age bracket is £5.60, 21-24 is £7.05 and 25+ is £7.50.

Toneyz · May 17, 2017

I think if you could drive it would open up your opportunities' is there any reason may I ask you can't drive. Are you happy working for this guy but just the money you're not happy with.

Jonny Rocket · May 17, 2017

Amen @LankyWill! Aha. Glad to hear you also been through difficult time with the boss! Aha. @anthonybragg I'm disappointed with the money I'm getting because I know if I went with someone else I could get a bit more, but it's not worth leaving for. Me and my boss don't see eye to eye all the time. I take my time, he rushes, I'm laid back, he's a stress head, he won't help me but I'm a gofer, he will watch me struggle and give me ----, but if he is struggling it's my fault for some reason. He doesn't teach me, I teach myself. If I make a mistake I'm a liability, if he makes a mistake it's my fault. You know, that kind of guy...

Jonny Rocket · May 17, 2017

And I can't drive because everything has always been within reach, I need my provisional

D00DY_T00DY · May 17, 2017

telectrix said:
£90 /day seems more realistic than £50. your boss is taking the proverbial. £50 for 8 hours is below minimum wage, so he's breaking the law.

Nope. My minimum wage Is 5.60 and as a fellow 3rd year I feel your pain. Try running a car on this wage

Bring on July next year.

Jonny Rocket · May 18, 2017

Exactly mate! Couldn't agree more. Can't wait until next year. As long as I smash my portfolio out now I will be sweet

D00DY_T00DY · May 18, 2017

Jonny Rocket said:
Exactly mate! Couldn't agree more. Can't wait until next year. As long as I smash my portfolio out now I will be sweet

Lots of photos little motivation to write it all up

What percentage you on? I don't wanna say it's shocking lol

Jonny Rocket · May 18, 2017

Haha! Tell me about it bro. I've only just completed my first write up now, starting another next week! Can't be as bad as me bro. Ahaha

D00DY_T00DY · May 18, 2017

Jonny Rocket said:
Haha! Tell me about it bro. I've only just completed my first write up now, starting another next week! Can't be as bad as me bro. Ahaha

Handful of write ups and two on site visits

better take an hour out to get it sorted.
Boss won't let training provider come for a visit says it takes too long ..

Jonny Rocket · May 18, 2017

Haha! Crap init mate. They want you to do better and be better at your work, but in the same respect they haven't got time for you to help you take pics or have an inspection. Feel awkward having to ask! Haha. Wish I was with someone that was a bit more easy going