Wage watchers: How much does a sales co-ordinator earn?

We asked Robin, 25, from Antwerp how much she earns and how she spends it.

What do you do for work?
I’m a sales and office co-ordinator and also the personal assistant to the CEO at an SME in Antwerp. I earn €1,550 net per month.

Do you like your job?
A ton! The work is interesting. I have a good boss. Our small, close team complements each other. Plus it’s near my house. That’s really a luxury: I’m never in traffic as I have been in other jobs. So I really appreciate that.

What do you think of your salary?
I’m definitely satisfied. For me it’s perfectly in balance with the work I do.

How many hours do you work per week?
My work week is 38 hours.

Do you save money?
Yes, definitely. Every month I set something aside in my personal savings account, and my boyfriend and I also have a joint savings account. We both think saving is important, especially since eventually we want to buy a house.

What is your biggest cost?
Our car is our biggest expense. And we also love eating and drinking well, including in our groceries.

What do you hate spending money on?
We really enjoy good food and drink, but I prefer not to spend my money on expensive meats and luxury products. I’d also rather not buy expensive lingerie.

Where do you like your money to go?
I love shoes and clothes. If I think something is pretty, I won’t hesitate to buy it. Good perfumes, too!

What would you do if you won the lottery?
Let me think… A beautiful, spacious home and a motorbike, I think. I’d save the rest – if there was anything left over, of course.