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dreamwaverider London 03 Sep 22 5.03am
Originally posted by CPFC1965 During the pandemic we weren't furloughed, we had our hours increased with minimal consultation to meet demand. We did what was necessary often working 50 plus hours a week. Our reward an initial 2.8% pay rise. Someone posted that inflation will be at 3-4% by end of next year so what, it's now over 10%. Our shareholders got a bumper dividend and what we were offered was the equivalent of £228 per year. We have the right to strike and strike we will. Don't forget most of people working for Royal Mail are on less than 20k per annum. The divide between rich and poor is now growing a t a fast and very dangerous pace. I fear for you fellah. You have too much competition these days. Strike and it could well be game over. Expect much higher inflation. Brace yourselves. Our politicians are now totally out of their depth. The reckless and very incorrect management of covid by Bil and Ben and little weed has savagely torched the economy. What is about to hit is unprecedented and will be severe. Be brave and brace. We all need to toughen up fast to cope.
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Originally posted by CPFC1965

During the pandemic we weren't furloughed, we had our hours increased with minimal consultation to meet demand. We did what was necessary often working 50 plus hours a week. Our reward an initial 2.8% pay rise. Someone posted that inflation will be at 3-4% by end of next year so what, it's now over 10%. Our shareholders got a bumper dividend and what we were offered was the equivalent of £228 per year. We have the right to strike and strike we will. Don't forget most of people working for Royal Mail are on less than 20k per annum.

The divide between rich and poor is now growing a t a fast and very dangerous pace. I fear for you fellah. You have too much competition these days. Strike and it could well be game over. Expect much higher inflation. Brace yourselves. Our politicians are now totally out of their depth. The reckless and very incorrect management of covid by Bil and Ben and little weed has savagely torched the economy. What is about to hit is unprecedented and will be severe. Be brave and brace. We all need to toughen up fast to cope.

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Badger11 Beckenham 03 Sep 22 7.42am
Originally posted by orpingtoneagle Fair point but I am not sure how many people do look beyond the :headlines,' at their full t & c before taking a job. And yes I work in the public sector and have done for years. I will retire in a few years on what will be a very decent pension. I do accept public service comes with possibly better t & c's than some private sector roles but it does mean that I have over the course of a long career not been paid nearly as much as some who went out and worked in the private sector. Equally public sector pay has been a political football for years. But I made my bed years ago and as I say will retire in a few years time on a pension that will be more than enough. I also have been able to see my kids grow up and be there when I felt I should be rather than having to sell my soul and work the silly long hours some do for the big bucks. And before I get comments about public sector skivers I on average 60 hours a week when my contract is for 37 and don't get a penny on overtime and have to work with ministers of all parties some of whom.quiye frankly are idiots. You are in the wrong job I suggest you apply to this council they will only be working a 4 day week. Nice work if you can get it. [Link] One more point
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Badger11

Beckenham 03 Sep 22 7.42am

Originally posted by orpingtoneagle

Fair point but I am not sure how many people do look beyond the :headlines,' at their full t & c before taking a job.

And yes I work in the public sector and have done for years. I will retire in a few years on what will be a very decent pension.

I do accept public service comes with possibly better t & c's than some private sector roles but it does mean that I have over the course of a long career not been paid nearly as much as some who went out and worked in the private sector. Equally public sector pay has been a political football for years.

But I made my bed years ago and as I say will retire in a few years time on a pension that will be more than enough. I also have been able to see my kids grow up and be there when I felt I should be rather than having to sell my soul and work the silly long hours some do for the big bucks.

And before I get comments about public sector skivers I on average 60 hours a week when my contract is for 37 and don't get a penny on overtime and have to work with ministers of all parties some of whom.quiye frankly are idiots.

You are in the wrong job I suggest you apply to this council they will only be working a 4 day week. Nice work if you can get it.

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dreamwaverider London 03 Sep 22 8.02am
Originally posted by orpingtoneagle Fair point but I am not sure how many people do look beyond the :headlines,' at their full t & c before taking a job. And yes I work in the public sector and have done for years. I will retire in a few years on what will be a very decent pension. I do accept public service comes with possibly better t & c's than some private sector roles but it does mean that I have over the course of a long career not been paid nearly as much as some who went out and worked in the private sector. Equally public sector pay has been a political football for years. But I made my bed years ago and as I say will retire in a few years time on a pension that will be more than enough. I also have been able to see my kids grow up and be there when I felt I should be rather than having to sell my soul and work the silly long hours some do for the big bucks. And before I get comments about public sector skivers I on average 60 hours a week when my contract is for 37 and don't get a penny on overtime and have to work with ministers of all parties some of whom.quiye frankly are idiots. Why? More fool you. Most people I came across in local councils did the bare minimum then less and maximised holiday and sick time.
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dreamwaverider

London 03 Sep 22 8.02am

Originally posted by orpingtoneagle

Fair point but I am not sure how many people do look beyond the :headlines,' at their full t & c before taking a job.

And yes I work in the public sector and have done for years. I will retire in a few years on what will be a very decent pension.

And before I get comments about public sector skivers I on average 60 hours a week when my contract is for 37 and don't get a penny on overtime and have to work with ministers of all parties some of whom.quiye frankly are idiots.

Why? More fool you. Most people I came across in local councils did the bare minimum then less and maximised holiday and sick time.

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HKOwen Hong Kong 03 Sep 22 8.44am
Originally posted by orpingtoneagle Fair point but I am not sure how many people do look beyond the :headlines,' at their full t & c before taking a job. And yes I work in the public sector and have done for years. I will retire in a few years on what will be a very decent pension. I do accept public service comes with possibly better t & c's than some private sector roles but it does mean that I have over the course of a long career not been paid nearly as much as some who went out and worked in the private sector. Equally public sector pay has been a political football for years. But I made my bed years ago and as I say will retire in a few years time on a pension that will be more than enough. I also have been able to see my kids grow up and be there when I felt I should be rather than having to sell my soul and work the silly long hours some do for the big bucks. And before I get comments about public sector skivers I on average 60 hours a week when my contract is for 37 and don't get a penny on overtime and have to work with ministers of all parties some of whom.quiye frankly are idiots. Am curious how you average 60 hours a week? There are usually 8 public holidays a year in England,I would hope you get at least two weeks holiday a year. That would mean in the 49 weeks you are working you have to average 63.5 hours a week, on five day week that is 12.7 hours per day every day you work on average. And you do this on 37 hour contract, excuse my scepticism. Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.
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HKOwen

Hong Kong 03 Sep 22 8.44am

Originally posted by orpingtoneagle

Fair point but I am not sure how many people do look beyond the :headlines,' at their full t & c before taking a job.

And yes I work in the public sector and have done for years. I will retire in a few years on what will be a very decent pension.

Am curious how you average 60 hours a week?

There are usually 8 public holidays a year in England,I would hope you get at least two weeks holiday a year.

That would mean in the 49 weeks you are working you have to average
63.5 hours a week, on five day week that is 12.7 hours per day every day you work on average.

And you do this on 37 hour contract, excuse my scepticism.

Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.

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cryrst The garden of England 03 Sep 22 9.01am
Originally posted by Badger11 You are in the wrong job I suggest you apply to this council they will only be working a 4 day week. Nice work if you can get it. [Link] How can bin men collect the same amount of bins in less time. Ummm do you think this may just be about staying in control of the council. I don’t want to be cynical but I can see no other reason. And posters on here claim councils are short of cash. I’m not bloody surprised with these gimmicks.
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The garden of England 03 Sep 22 9.01am

Originally posted by Badger11

You are in the wrong job I suggest you apply to this council they will only be working a 4 day week. Nice work if you can get it.

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How can bin men collect the same amount of bins in less time. Ummm do you think this may just be about staying in control of the council. I don’t want to be cynical but I can see no other reason. And posters on here claim councils are short of cash. I’m not bloody surprised with these gimmicks.

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Badger11 Beckenham 03 Sep 22 9.10am
Originally posted by cryrst How can bin men collect the same amount of bins in less time. Ummm do you think this may just be about staying in control of the council. I don’t want to be cynical but I can see no other reason. And posters on here claim councils are short of cash. I’m not bloody surprised with these gimmicks. Exactly. I have no idea how well this council is run but if I was a local taxpayer I would not be happy. As I have said before I am all for a work life balance but a 4 day week benefits the employee not necessarily the employer or in this case the taxpayer. I have said before that the unions support working from home and this may backfire, same thing applies. If this council can do its job on a 4 day week then they are overstaffed. One more point
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Beckenham 03 Sep 22 9.10am

Originally posted by cryrst

Exactly. I have no idea how well this council is run but if I was a local taxpayer I would not be happy.

As I have said before I am all for a work life balance but a 4 day week benefits the employee not necessarily the employer or in this case the taxpayer.

I have said before that the unions support working from home and this may backfire, same thing applies. If this council can do its job on a 4 day week then they are overstaffed.

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orpingtoneagle Orpington 03 Sep 22 12.14pm
Originally posted by HKOwen Am curious how you average 60 hours a week? There are usually 8 public holidays a year in England,I would hope you get at least two weeks holiday a year. That would mean in the 49 weeks you are working you have to average 63.5 hours a week, on five day week that is 12.7 hours per day every day you work on average. And you do this on 37 hour contract, excuse my scepticism. Usually work a few hours most weekends and bank holidays and very long days. But tbf it was a mistype on my part as should have been 50.
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Originally posted by HKOwen

Am curious how you average 60 hours a week?

There are usually 8 public holidays a year in England,I would hope you get at least two weeks holiday a year.

That would mean in the 49 weeks you are working you have to average
63.5 hours a week, on five day week that is 12.7 hours per day every day you work on average.

And you do this on 37 hour contract, excuse my scepticism.

Usually work a few hours most weekends and bank holidays and very long days. But tbf it was a mistype on my part as should have been 50.

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Teddy Eagle 03 Sep 22 1.17pm
Originally posted by orpingtoneagle Usually work a few hours most weekends and bank holidays and very long days. But tbf it was a mistype on my part as should have been 50. This is probably not uncommon. My wife (Civil Serpent) usually works an extra two hours a day - most of that in pointless Zoom meetings with colleagues who work different hours.
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Teddy Eagle

03 Sep 22 1.17pm

Originally posted by orpingtoneagle

Usually work a few hours most weekends and bank holidays and very long days. But tbf it was a mistype on my part as should have been 50.

This is probably not uncommon. My wife (Civil Serpent) usually works an extra two hours a day - most of that in pointless Zoom meetings with colleagues who work different hours.

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eritheagle Erith 03 Sep 22 2.07pm
I’m not as I was made redundant yesterday as the shop I work in is closing down!
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Erith 03 Sep 22 2.07pm

I’m not as I was made redundant yesterday as the shop I work in is closing down!

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cryrst The garden of England 03 Sep 22 3.30pm
Originally posted by eritheagle I’m not as I was made redundant yesterday as the shop I work in is closing down! Oops sorry pal. Hope something comes along for you. What was the reason it closed to be nosey ?
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cryrst

The garden of England 03 Sep 22 3.30pm

Originally posted by eritheagle

I’m not as I was made redundant yesterday as the shop I work in is closing down!

Oops sorry pal. Hope something comes along for you.
What was the reason it closed to be nosey ?

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eritheagle Erith 03 Sep 22 3.53pm
Originally posted by cryrst Oops sorry pal. Hope something comes along for you. What was the reason it closed to be nosey ? Thanks. Wilko decided to close the store due to the rent apparently being increased when the lease came up for renewal. Sales have been down since covid too which is a shame as we were one, if not the best store in the south east region during lockdown.
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Erith 03 Sep 22 3.53pm

Originally posted by cryrst

Oops sorry pal. Hope something comes along for you.
What was the reason it closed to be nosey ?

Thanks.
Wilko decided to close the store due to the rent apparently being increased when the lease came up for renewal.
Sales have been down since covid too which is a shame as we were one, if not the best store in the south east region during lockdown.

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croydon proud Any european country i fancy! 03 Sep 22 4.51pm
Originally posted by HKOwen No vested interest here, and no "you're jealous argument" from me. The bonus rule I think related to how non-exec directors were allocated shares. I still don't understand how the UK Govt stopped HSBC paying a dividend, it is a share that many regular people, including me will have some hwere in their pension fund because it always paid a dividend. Thanks.
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Any european country i fancy! 03 Sep 22 4.51pm

Originally posted by HKOwen

No vested interest here, and no "you're jealous argument" from me.

The bonus rule I think related to how non-exec directors were allocated shares.

I still don't understand how the UK Govt stopped HSBC paying a dividend, it is a share that many regular people, including me will have some hwere in their pension fund because it always paid a dividend.

Thanks.

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