Managers salary

[karma22]

I want to work up to management level.

Do managers get a good salary?

What sort of responsibilities do they have? Is it too much responsibility in relation to the wage?

I always thought managers job was really hard but now I don't know if its as hard as I think it is.

[sara3]

hi karma :o)

there are many different types of manager.. what kind of management are you thinking of? and in what part of the country?

[craft1948]

Go for it karma................I was a 'manager' and despite the decent salary often wished I wasn't.......

[karma22]

hey sara :-) nice to see you!

ermm...I don't really know - at the moment I am in retail - just started - so if I have the opportunity to work up to management there then I will do.

I don't mind in which job area I become a manager (whether it be retail, or whatever else there is) as I don't really know what I want to do for the rest of my life but I've been thinking more along the lines of sod trying to work out what I actually want to be (i.e. nurse, receptionist, vet etc etc) and just work up to management in anything as it will be hopefully a transferable skill even if its in a job area I don't want to stay in if you see what I mean.

Am I making sense? I doubt it!

[karma22]

thats the thing craft - does the salary come up to scratch compared to the responsibility of the job or vice versa.

I think I'd like to try it.

Are you not a manager anymore then? Why did you wish you weren't sometimes?

[sara3]

maybe you need to consider what promotion opportunities are available in the careers you are considering. it's easy to get stuck in one grade.. or perhaps harder to climb the ladder in some.

just make sure you do something you enjoy. life's too short for being miserable for 40 hours a week!

good luck x

[sara3]

also, my grade would be considered middle management but I would never look for promotion but it just seems far too stressful for another £5k a year.

[karma22]

thanks sara. Too bloody right too! Thats why I left my last job and I haven't regretted it since! :-)

What job sector are you in (I mean like healthcare, retail, banking)

[sara3]

it's a legal position within the civil service. I don't love it but it has its moments, and a bit of freedom. the pay is okay, flexi time, not too far from home, and a parking space when I get there!

you have to weigh it all up.

[karma22]

sounds alright!

Parking space is definitely a perk!

x

[ilovetohelp13]

Managers earn at least £20k a year depending on the role and company. See http://bitly.com/10B8mz8 so you get a better idea.