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Expression: Well paid! From 16 Euros per hour?



 
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Expression: Well paid! From 16 Euros per hour? #1 (permalink) Mon May 07, 2007 11:59 am   Expression: Well paid! From 16 Euros per hour?
 

Hi!

Can anybody help me out with an explanation? I recently received a job offer from abroad. In the text I found the above mentioned expression:

Well paid. From 16 Euros per hour.

Now I wonder what "from 16 Euros......." mean!

Does it mean "16 Euros and more" or does it mean "exactly 16 Euros" or is it simply wrong expressed?

Thanks in advance

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Well paid! From 16 Euros per hour? #2 (permalink) Mon May 07, 2007 12:20 pm   Well paid! From 16 Euros per hour?
 

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16 Euros or more. It is a common expression. The idea is that 16 Euros is the basic entrance salary, but if the applicant has good credentials, s/he may be offered-- or demand-- more.
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Expression: Well paid! From 16 Euros per hour? #3 (permalink) Mon May 07, 2007 19:33 pm   Expression: Well paid! From 16 Euros per hour?
 

Thanks Mister Micawber!

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