You probably did
but you've just not appreciated that although the average wage is something shit like 22K, or possibly worse, that "average" is massively skewed upwards by a few people earning millions.

The median wage would be much lower, which is pretty depressing.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:19, 2 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

I think the average is around £27-28K
But, as you say, this is a bollocks figure skewed upwards (by Stunned).
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:22, Reply)

£26500 at last count.

(PsychoChomp, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:25, Reply)

that was less than my graduate starting salary
how shit are these people that they are worse thana grad with no experience?
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:26, Reply)

You're just the best

(PsychoChomp, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:30, Reply)

nah, loads of people earn more than me
I'm just saying some people are shit, let them be shit, don't pay them extra for being shit
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:32, Reply)

It's not about paying people extra for being shit.
It's about people having enough money to live on.
Y'know for food and a roof over their heads, that sort of thing.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:39, Reply)

So you would suggest there should be massive investment in education?
Perhaps try to increase the numbers attending university?
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:34, Reply)

nah, some people are shit to the core
no point throwing good money after bad is there
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:38, Reply)

I was about to link you back to the "Let them die" post up there, but I see you have already acknowledged this.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:40, Reply)

The only easy mistake to make is you need to put it as after tax.

(PsychoChomp, Tue 8 Jan 2013, 15:25, Reply)