poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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08-02-2006, 05:36 PM
Proper Bo

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Minimum wage in the UK is about £5.20 or about $9.40. I belive it is about to go up to £5.60 so that will take it to about the $10.00 mark. However, minimum wage is pants - as I am sure it is in the US.

it's £4 odd, not £5+
08-02-2006, 05:37 PM
Proper Bo

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Workers aged between 18 and 21 years can expect to be paid no less than £4.25 per hour.
Workers who are aged 22 years or older, can expect to be paid no less than £5.05 per hour.

ghey:no:
08-02-2006, 05:40 PM
GepperRankins

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Busyman

There are 4.5 litres to a UK gallon (which is bigger than a US gallon) so your 4 might be close.

Minimum wage in the UK is about £5.20 or about $9.40. I belive it is about to go up to £5.60 so that will take it to about the $10.00 mark. However, minimum wage is pants - as I am sure it is in the US.

I think those with a good wage in the US have a better standard of living than we do but we have far fewer who have to work two jobs to pay the bills. The US generally has a bigger gap between rich and poor.

there's also a perfect negative corrolation between age and cost like.

21 and over minimum wage = £5.20 / insurance for some car = fair ammount

under 21 minimum wage = £3.90-£4.20 / insurance = £75 billion

my monetery counting skills are out of date or something
08-02-2006, 05:59 PM
Biggles

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by GepperRankins

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Busyman

There are 4.5 litres to a UK gallon (which is bigger than a US gallon) so your 4 might be close.

Minimum wage in the UK is about £5.20 or about $9.40. I belive it is about to go up to £5.60 so that will take it to about the $10.00 mark. However, minimum wage is pants - as I am sure it is in the US.

I think those with a good wage in the US have a better standard of living than we do but we have far fewer who have to work two jobs to pay the bills. The US generally has a bigger gap between rich and poor.

there's also a perfect negative corrolation between age and cost like.

21 and over minimum wage = £5.20 / insurance for some car = fair ammount

under 21 minimum wage = £3.90-£4.20 / insurance = £75 billion

my monetery counting skills are out of date or something

Tell me about it. No 1 son is 18 and has just got his provisional I have put him on my insurance and I nearly fell over when they told it was £200 for six months remaining on this year's cover. Did they quote me happy? Did they buggery.

Bo - You are right it is £5.05 and is going up to £5.35 in Oct.
08-02-2006, 06:01 PM
manker

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

Two hundred quid for half a year is as cheap as feckery for someone under 18 who hasn't passed their test :huh:
08-02-2006, 06:01 PM
Proper Bo

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by Biggles

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Originally Posted by GepperRankins

there's also a perfect negative corrolation between age and cost like.

21 and over minimum wage = £5.20 / insurance for some car = fair ammount

under 21 minimum wage = £3.90-£4.20 / insurance = £75 billion

my monetery counting skills are out of date or something

Tell me about it. No 1 son is 18 and has just got his provisional I have put him on my insurance and I nearly fell over when they told it was £200 for six months remaining on this year's cover. Did they quote me happy? Did they buggery.

Try £2000 for an 8 year old mondeo:pinch:
08-02-2006, 06:03 PM
GepperRankins

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by manker

Two hundred quid for half a year is as cheap as feckery for someone under 18 who hasn't passed their test :huh:

that's rediculously cheap really. is it made out a marshmallow and kept in the pentagon at night?
08-02-2006, 06:06 PM
Biggles

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by manker

Two hundred quid for half a year is as cheap as feckery for someone under 18 who hasn't passed their test :huh:

Ok the girl did tell me I should be happy :ermm:

I am an old git with comprehensive insurance and a zillion years no claims so I suppose I get a good deal. I think 18 years olds with provisionals are cheaper than those with a full licence because they are supervised and do not clock up huge numbers of miles.

£2000 for a 8 year old Mondeo. :ph34r: I would sooner walk.
08-02-2006, 06:06 PM
manker

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by GepperRankins

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Originally Posted by manker

Two hundred quid for half a year is as cheap as feckery for someone under 18 who hasn't passed their test :huh:

that's rediculously cheap really. is it made out a marshmallow and kept in the pentagon at night?

:glag:

===

It is a lot cheaper if you get put on your Mam or Dad's insurance. If he got his own insurance out on Big Les' Austin Maxi, it might well cost double that.
08-02-2006, 06:08 PM
manker

Re: poll for the british only, and maybe some other europeans

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Originally Posted by Biggles

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Originally Posted by manker

Two hundred quid for half a year is as cheap as feckery for someone under 18 who hasn't passed their test :huh:

Ok the girl did tell me I should be happy :ermm:

I am an old git with comprehensive insurance and a zillion years no claims so I suppose I get a good deal. I think 18 years olds with provisionals are cheaper than those with a full licence because they are supervised and do not clock up huge numbers of miles.I would sooner walk.

I didn't realise that it was cheaper if you hadn't passed yet, thought it might be even more expensive.

I suppose it does make sense tho'.

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