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Wage Watchers: How much does a student at a staffing firm earn?

17:32 27/04/2015
We asked Lesley, 24, from Hoogstraten how much she earns and how she spends it

What do you do and how much do you earn?
Last summer, I worked at a temp agency in a student job. I was an administrative assistant and it was my job to support the permanent staff with filing, planning and scheduling, answering phones and emails. I also was allowed to look for suitable candidates to fill vacancies. My pay was €1,500 after taxes.

Did you like your job?
It was perfect for a student job. As a permanent position, it wouldn’t be for me. But that might be because it’s very slow during the summertime, so the days could be very long.

What did you think of the pay?
Pretty good. Since you don’t have to pay much social security as a student, I made an average rate.

How many hours a week did you work?
I worked 40 hours per week.

Do you save money?
I always try to save part of my salary, but I spend the larger portion on holidays. So it’s really holiday work in the most literal sense!

What is your biggest cost?
City trips, going out to eat, clothes, partying... I’m a real bon vivant.

What do you hate spending money on?
Expensive phones really don’t speak to me. In comparison to what I earn as a student, I find an iPhone, for instance, way too expensive. I’d much rather spend that money on travel.

What do you like spending money on?
Traveling, eating and clothes.

What would you do if you won the lottery?
No question, I’d travel around the world.

Written by The Bulletin