[billy123]

Originally Posted by Cherie

3 grand a week for sitting on his arse while being fed and watered, not a bad earner for a nobody

They are working 24 hours a day as they are being filmed 24/7 so thats £17.85 an hour before tax, at the very basic rate of tax 20% taken.
He was earning at most:

£14.29 an hour. Less than double the minimum wage.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by bobnot

They are working 24 hours a day as they are being filmed 24/7 so thats £17.85 an hour before tax, at the very basic rate of tax 20% taken.
He was earning at most:

£14.29 an hour. Less than double the minimum wage.

Depends how much of his tax free allowance he used up I guess

[Garfie]

Originally Posted by bobnot

They are working 24 hours a day as they are being filmed 24/7 so thats £17.85 an hour before tax, at the very basic rate of tax 20% taken.
He was earning at most:

£14.29 an hour. Less than double the minimum wage.

Add on the fact that all his food is being paid for, free accommodation and entertainment. These need to be added to the amount you suggest. I'm sure most people on minimum wage, or on the same rate of pay you've worked out, would think he was very lucky to get paid that much for what he did.

However, even saying that, this is not work in the true sense of the word, and they are not working when asleep.

In fact, he's not worth minimum wage, let alone double it! This is in huge contrast to the people with real jobs who are struggling by on minimum wage

I certainly won't be sobbing into my tissue for him!