No, I am not even going to apologise for not blogging that much lately. Even if my hours are decent again and the money coming in even more so, especially compared to Northern Ireland.
Over the last few days I have actually been grappling with that money. Not literally of course, but figuratively as I am trying to figure out what I am owed. Apparently I would be paid automatically, but I didn't realise that and declared my hours. Which means that sometimes I have been paid too much (apparently last week) and sometimes not enough (no weekend bonuses for example).
It meant having to go through everything, demanding work sheets over the work I have done and trying to get it all sorted. Then I tried to get some mileage money as well and was told that 'I might be entitled to some more than I claimed'.
Apart from the paying job, I also had the non-paying job and I found it was too much. Yes, after only four weeks at the shelter I gave it up. I wasn't available on the Tuesdays, but I still needed to make five days at work. Which meant six days a week and sometimes even seven! It was too much for me. At some point I will likely do something like it again, but not right now when I need the money more.
However, the money is okay, I get about what I thought I would and I have started paying off the debts I have. Which makes me feel good. It's not much, it will take a long time, but it's a start. And apparently, that's where you begin!
So, right now it's checking time: hours against pay against what I have on paper. It's going to be fun...
Photos from our recent trip to the zoo
Figuring out hours and money--BLEH!!! I love the picture of the monkey. I know it is a specific kind of monkey and people who know about monkeys know what kind it is, but all I know is that it is a monkey and it is very cute.
ReplyDeleteIt may be bleh, but getting paid the right amount would be nice!
DeleteThe monkey is a squirrel monkey, although in the Netherlands we call it a skull monkey. And they are very cute indeed.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteAll the settling-in stuff to be gone through again; but once you get the rhythm it will be fine. Sounds like things are really going okay - even if it meant having to give up the shelter work for now.
I was talking you up in a response to Forsythia's comment on my blog post today. Soffee is winning a heart or two! YAM xx
I think it's more a case of the company settling in this time round. They have just changed their way of working and it can cause a few hiccups.
DeleteIt seems like you are beginning to find a rhythm.
ReplyDeleteHope every things works out.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
We hope things continue to improve.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that! Sounds very confusing to me.
ReplyDeleteYay to paying off debts! I just finished doing that last year and it felt amazing! Annster's Domain
ReplyDeleteI paid off a very large debt years ago and that felt really good. This time around it's family and even though they do want their money back, it can be a little less strict. I don't need to have it paid off by a certain date, although I shouldn't wait twenty years either...
DeleteGood luck with sorting your pay out. Nice to know you are paying off your debts. You will be back on your feet in no time.
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit my own doing by not realising the company declared the hours for me. But I will have to keep on top of it regardless I think. Always handy to know what you get paid.
DeleteOh, my. Keeping up with time sheets, hours worked, etc is a hassle.
ReplyDeleteIt is, but well worth it if your pay reflects the work you put in!
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