If you earn an hourly wage...
By taface412
@taface412 (3175)
United States
April 7, 2009 6:51pm CST
do you add up your hours before your payday?
I do this religiously, that way before I get my paycheck I roughly know how much I am going to bring home and in case their are any discrepencies about the hours I worked I already have my answers before I head to bookkeeping.
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6 responses
@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
8 Apr 09
I used to do that, there is nothing wrong with it. Keeps accounting honest.
@dfollin (24307)
• United States
8 Apr 09
When I got paid by the hour I kept track of my money and estimate how much my check would be.Now I get paid by the day and do the same thing.
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
8 Apr 09
I don't blame you, I'd do the same thing.
Thanks for responding.
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
12 Jul 09
I don't work very many hours so it's not hard to keep track of a 4hr shift, but it's nice if there's an exra 1/4 hour wages on there. Otherwise my pay doesn't really change too much until we hit busy season.
@jayb88 (43)
• United States
8 Apr 09
I also keep a very close eye on my money, and what I have coming into the house. I usually already have the expenses all mapped out and most my money is gone before it makes it to my bank lol. But I like planning out my pay so i know what I am short, or so I know what goals i need to set for the rest of the month pay wise. I also made a monthly budget that i found in a magazine. I found that we spend less on unnecessary items, and we have more in the savings account by the end of the month.
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
8 Apr 09
I do the same thing. I love knowing how I much I have even if it is gone by the next day pretty much in bills, groceries and gas. So it's bittersweet on paydays. I also like to pay attention so I know ahead of time if I need to pick up a shift to make a little extra to make ends meet.
Thanks for responding.
@Catfreeek (346)
• United States
8 Apr 09
I don't do it but I'm sure that I should. I know many people that add up their hours religiously and find many discrepancies.
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
8 Apr 09
You'd be surprised. An hour or two I don't make a thing so much, but I've had some issues when the time clock got messed up and I make sure it is straightened out.
Thanks for responding.
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
16 Jul 16
Yes I do it 2 since I only work 20 hours a week
My pay check after taxes are taken out is the same.
