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Which would you prefer: to be paid weekly or to be paid monthly, if so why?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
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(Original post by quasa)
Which would you prefer: to be paid weekly or to be paid monthly, if so why?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
Which would you prefer: to be paid weekly or to be paid monthly, if so why?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
Its easier enough to work out all your expenditure for the month to and arrange for all bills to come of just after the pay date .
Most places don't do weekly pay nowadays as it's mostly all monthly pay with either every 4 weeks or a specific date every month. If the date falls on a weekend you paid the Friday before hand.
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(Original post by Tracey1995)
Get paid on same date every month as I have been for long time monthly pay.
Its easier enough to work out all your expenditure for the month to and arrange for all bills to come of just after the pay date .
Most places don't do weekly pay nowadays as it's mostly all monthly pay with either every 4 weeks or a specific date every month. If the date falls on a weekend you paid the Friday before hand.
Get paid on same date every month as I have been for long time monthly pay.
Its easier enough to work out all your expenditure for the month to and arrange for all bills to come of just after the pay date .
Most places don't do weekly pay nowadays as it's mostly all monthly pay with either every 4 weeks or a specific date every month. If the date falls on a weekend you paid the Friday before hand.
Technically speaking, monthly pay grounds you in the sense of having patience for the month to end whereas the weekly pay, you spend more as you know you will get paid the next Friday so it’s just waiting a matter of a week.
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I prefer weekly pay.
Two of my jobs are on zero hours contracts.
That way I always stay within my weekly cash budget for essentials and my monthly bills are paid towards the end of the month without any hassle.
Two of my jobs are on zero hours contracts.
That way I always stay within my weekly cash budget for essentials and my monthly bills are paid towards the end of the month without any hassle.
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I currently get paid weekly. It’s far too much hassle for me right now in terms of how much I get paid as it fluctuates every week.
Technically speaking, monthly pay grounds you in the sense of having patience for the month to end whereas the weekly pay, you spend more as you know you will get paid the next Friday so it’s just waiting a matter of a week.
I currently get paid weekly. It’s far too much hassle for me right now in terms of how much I get paid as it fluctuates every week.
Technically speaking, monthly pay grounds you in the sense of having patience for the month to end whereas the weekly pay, you spend more as you know you will get paid the next Friday so it’s just waiting a matter of a week.
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(Original post by londonmyst)
I prefer weekly pay.
Two of my jobs are on zero hours contracts.
That way I always stay within my weekly cash budget for essentials and my monthly bills are paid towards the end of the month without any hassle.
I prefer weekly pay.
Two of my jobs are on zero hours contracts.
That way I always stay within my weekly cash budget for essentials and my monthly bills are paid towards the end of the month without any hassle.
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(Original post by quasa)
Which would you prefer: to be paid weekly or to be paid monthly, if so why?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
Which would you prefer: to be paid weekly or to be paid monthly, if so why?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
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(Original post by quasa)
i find the converse for me re: monthly and weekly pay. Ive been paid monthly in the past but was always complacent with finances, running into overdrafts etc, whereas weekly I find keeps me on my toes more and aware of spending habits / more mindful of wasting money.
i find the converse for me re: monthly and weekly pay. Ive been paid monthly in the past but was always complacent with finances, running into overdrafts etc, whereas weekly I find keeps me on my toes more and aware of spending habits / more mindful of wasting money.
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(Original post by Thecrazydoughnut)
I currently get paid weekly. It’s far too much hassle for me right now in terms of how much I get paid as it fluctuates every week.
Technically speaking, monthly pay grounds you in the sense of having patience for the month to end whereas the weekly pay, you spend more as you know you will get paid the next Friday so it’s just waiting a matter of a week.
I currently get paid weekly. It’s far too much hassle for me right now in terms of how much I get paid as it fluctuates every week.
Technically speaking, monthly pay grounds you in the sense of having patience for the month to end whereas the weekly pay, you spend more as you know you will get paid the next Friday so it’s just waiting a matter of a week.
I get paid last Thursday of every month with my health board unless they say differently
Plus I am paid every 4 weeks with my part-time job.
I can manage monthly pay without a problem but I know its difficult for some people who can't budget due to it .
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(Original post by br1sm1th)
Weekly is better because sometimes you get a 5 week month if you get paid on the last Friday of the month. Also Christmas to the end of Jan is always nearly a 6 week month as you get it early. If you good at budgeting I suppose it doesn't matter.
Weekly is better because sometimes you get a 5 week month if you get paid on the last Friday of the month. Also Christmas to the end of Jan is always nearly a 6 week month as you get it early. If you good at budgeting I suppose it doesn't matter.
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(Original post by Tracey1995)
Never knew NHS staff still getting paid weekly as I thought that everyone was on monthly pay with them .
I get paid last Thursday of every month with my health board unless they say differently
Plus I am paid every 4 weeks with my part-time job.
I can manage monthly pay without a problem but I know its difficult for some people who can't budget due to it .
Never knew NHS staff still getting paid weekly as I thought that everyone was on monthly pay with them .
I get paid last Thursday of every month with my health board unless they say differently
Plus I am paid every 4 weeks with my part-time job.
I can manage monthly pay without a problem but I know its difficult for some people who can't budget due to it .
I understand where you’re coming from, I fathom it’s like one size don’t fit all scenario. Some like it for its benefit others find it a tedious task to constantly manage their pay monthly.
Each to their own though. 😊
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(Original post by Thecrazydoughnut)
Ever since I’ve been working for the NHS I’ve never got paid monthly. Only weekly.
I understand where you’re coming from, I fathom it’s like one size don’t fit all scenario. Some like it for its benefit others find it a tedious task to constantly manage their pay monthly.
Each to their own though. 😊
Ever since I’ve been working for the NHS I’ve never got paid monthly. Only weekly.
I understand where you’re coming from, I fathom it’s like one size don’t fit all scenario. Some like it for its benefit others find it a tedious task to constantly manage their pay monthly.
Each to their own though. 😊
Yes we all got our own way on working with our money and if you use to it then obviously no problems with things .
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Monthly payments work out better for me personally I am able to maintain my budget more efficiently that way, but there are some downfalls. e.g christmas pay comes in early so you have to budget for 5-6 weeks minimum.
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(Original post by Tracey1995)
Never knew NHS staff still getting paid weekly as I thought that everyone was on monthly pay with them .
I get paid last Thursday of every month with my health board unless they say differently
Plus I am paid every 4 weeks with my part-time job.
I can manage monthly pay without a problem but I know its difficult for some people who can't budget due to it .
Never knew NHS staff still getting paid weekly as I thought that everyone was on monthly pay with them .
I get paid last Thursday of every month with my health board unless they say differently
Plus I am paid every 4 weeks with my part-time job.
I can manage monthly pay without a problem but I know its difficult for some people who can't budget due to it .
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(Original post by quasa)
Which would you prefer: to be paid weekly or to be paid monthly, if so why?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
Which would you prefer: to be paid weekly or to be paid monthly, if so why?
also does anyone know of any benefits to 1 over the other?
But for those who feel the need to spend half a paycheque in one go then perhaps weekly.
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(Original post by quasa)
Bank staff and locums can get paid weekly. Not sure for Perm staff tbh but when I was in hospital, it was monthly for fulltime and part time staff (might be Trust or ccg specific however but again, it would be something to further investigate as I haven't a clue)
Bank staff and locums can get paid weekly. Not sure for Perm staff tbh but when I was in hospital, it was monthly for fulltime and part time staff (might be Trust or ccg specific however but again, it would be something to further investigate as I haven't a clue)
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(Original post by Thecrazydoughnut)
Bank and locum gets paid weekly. Agency and perm staff members are monthly. Alongside porters and catering staff at the hospital.
Bank and locum gets paid weekly. Agency and perm staff members are monthly. Alongside porters and catering staff at the hospital.
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Makes no difference to me. Ive only ever been paid once a month. Just because its pay-day doesn’t mean spend day to me, i try to spend fairly linearly all month.
But for those who feel the need to spend half a paycheque in one go then perhaps weekly.
Makes no difference to me. Ive only ever been paid once a month. Just because its pay-day doesn’t mean spend day to me, i try to spend fairly linearly all month.
But for those who feel the need to spend half a paycheque in one go then perhaps weekly.
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I went for weekly pay (was a part time job though which was more ideal). Turned out to be a good thing in the end though as I was owed less money compared to my coworkers (who were paid monthly) when it turned out the manager had to make the company insolvent.
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