Now ... when it came to my own kids,Originally Posted by Arthur Little
Hmm... I started work straight from school on March 1st 1961, my Mum's 45th birthday. Yes, 54 years ago
! Yet I still remember my first salary - £250 per annum (paid monthly) - as a junior clerk in the Foreign Department at General Accident, Fire & Liife Assurance Corporation's Head Office in Perth.
Can't seem to recall how much of this princely amount I handed over to my parents, though.... um ... well, my daughter, after taking her 'Highers' (the Scottish equivalent to "A" Levels) studied for 4 years at Glasgow University and, due to my being the sole breadwinner, she received a student grant which barely paid for her tuition fees and shared accommodation. Whereas, my son, who's two years younger, was on a YTS placement.
Later on, however, he got a decent job and, continuing to live at home, paid for his keep. Again ...... I forget how much he contributed to the household.
But I do know we were satisfied it was adequate.
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