Just to show the poor pay is not only in foxpro here is another ad from jobserve.co.uk

Plus this is contract so no sick pay, no holiday pay, no pension etc

WA Consultants require a number of Web Developers with experience of Java, JavaScript, JSP and ASP to develop new software and maintain existing software of clients Website. Please note this role will be paying around 11 per hour (Ltd) and is based in Devon. Local candidates or people willing to relocate for 12 months contract only.
Type: Contract Location: Devon Country: England Start: ASAP Salary/Rate: 11 Ltd Posted: 04/11/2003 09:41:15 Reference: JSBJWEBJ



Nick Mason

>ok, 33k-tax = 24.7k. here in el paso that’s just about 6k over the poverty level. you are in the UK - is it comfortable to live with, or do you just bearly make it?
>
>>I make that 33,544.50 actually. Plus your could reckon on losing approx .25 of that in deductions.
>>
>>Nick Mason
>>
>>>I don't know if i am missing something here but, 40,000 US dollar for a beginner (junior, no degree) ain't all that bad. or what did i not see here?
>>>
>>>
>>>>Houston;
>>>>
>>>>Add the following!
>>>>
>>>>Experienced at sweeping floors, emptying garbage cans and cleaning urinals a must! Must have PhD in computer science with 20 years experience and not be over 10 years old. Willing to pay company to work and accept no salary or time off.
>>>>
>>>>I have seen some ads almost that bad! :)
>>>>
>>>>Tom
>>>>
>>>>>From www.JobServe.Co.UK

     Type: Contract/Permanent
>>>>> Position: Visual Foxpro Developer
>>>>>   Skills: We urgently require a _junior_ Visual Foxpro Developer. We are looking
>>>>>           for a _Consultant_ who has the ability to grow and shape the IT
>>>>>           department. Technically you  should be proficient with Visual Foxpro
>>>>>           and ideally have exposure to Internet technologies and Networks (XP
>>>>>           NT,2000). This can move very quickly for the right person and also
>>>>>           offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop within a company.
>>>>>           Additional responsibilities will be available for a person who has
>>>>>           all of the above skills.
>>>>> Location: Birmingham
>>>>>    Start: Immediate
>>>>> Duration: 3-6 months +
>>>>>     Rate: c20k
>>>>>   Agency: Computer People Midlands (Contract)
>>>>>  Contact: Matt Spencer-Jones
>>>>>      Tel: +44 (0)121 643 8501
>>>>>      Fax: +44 (0)121 632 5996
>>>>>    Email: mailto:mattspencer-jones@computerpeople.co.uk
>>>>>Reference: JS/MJ/VFP7
>>>>>     Link: http://www.jobserve.com/EJ.asp?M=3DM01&J=3DJ858B10CB6266160F