Yes,back in the 50's, I earned £2 a week, of which I had 5/- to myself,that's 25p in today's money, with which I could bus into town on a Saturday,have a fish and chips lunch, then go to the cinema, and still have a bit left for a packet of fruit gums during the week! I know things were MUCH different then, but it did teach us to be thrifty, which helps a lot in today's world,especially on a pension. I always took a minimum from my kids when they were working,just to help them appreciate things.