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Re:Apple iPhone X Demand Limited, Wall Street Analysts Say by lostlogin on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @12:12PM (#16009492)
It’s terrible because any difference between carrier prices is a large multiple of what the sticker/brochure says. Most plans here (New Zealand) are over 2 years, so any difference in price is 24x greater at the end of the contract. And no one here is paid per month, that’s seen as completely antiquated and they are paid per week or per fortnight.
Re:Apple iPhone X Demand Limited, Wall Street Analysts Say by orf on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @12:20PM (#16009537)
Really? Nobody is paid per month? Coming from the UK that is unexpected. Are jobs wages advertised per week? What are the real advantages? Surely it's a bit harder to pay for larger purchases as it requires more controlled saving and spending?
Re:Apple iPhone X Demand Limited, Wall Street Analysts Say by lostlogin on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @07:09PM (#16011882)
I’m sure someone is paid per month but I’ve never come across it. The advantage is fairly obvious - you get to have your money. How much interest are you missing out on? Having your employer in debt to you for up to a month per pay is fairly primitive.
Re:Apple iPhone X Demand Limited, Wall Street Analysts Say by abraae on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @01:22PM (#16009960)
I live in NZ and I would have said that virtually every salaried worker is paid monthly.
Re:Apple iPhone X Demand Limited, Wall Street Analysts Say by lostlogin on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @07:10PM (#16011886)
Have spent years on salary and so have most people I know, paid fortnightly. Seems like we need some real data.