Hello all.Im new to this great site and was hoping somone can give me advice.Iv,e been spreading for ten years and subcontracting for the same company for 6 years.I can do all types of pastering and work on a day rate of £100 after tax.I have to do a lot of my own work at weekends to make my wages up as I have a family to look after.The fella I work for gave me my first pay rise recently an xtra fiver a day.He tells me theres no money to be earnt out there what with all the foreign trades blah blah blah.Is he taking the piss out of me?I dont no but i can want to earn more on my day rate.I no spreads who say they get £130-£160 after tax.I might move on and i want to no what sort of rate i can ask for. If anyone can help I would be very gratefull.