Public Sector workers laughing all the way to the bank

sammyjammy

Pennywise wrote: »

So how did our local GP surgery (2 GPs and a couple of nurses) manage with just a couple of receptionists for a few decades - last time I went there were at least six receptionists crowded into the same space and I noticed another couple in a side room. I've no doubt they are all doing a job, but is it a job that needs doing? Is it really necessary to have 8 support staff for 2 GPs and 2 nurses or are the other 6 just doing unnecessary paperwork/administration due to bureacracy, box ticking etc?

They need all those staff to answer the phones to the people who have to ring at 8.30am every day to get an appointment when they are bleeding out of their eyes! metaphorically speaking.....

carolt

The_White_Horse wrote: »

so basically, anyone who is not a lefty is a troll. hahaha classic.

170% out? 45k to 65k is not even 100% out.

Liz, i see you have reverted to (type) typical lefty childish abuse when you can't come up with a proper answer.

Do you just shout "racist" or "homophobe" at random when you don't understand things?

There is no need for a diversity and equality manager at a fire service. Please enlighten me, oh socially enlightened lefty, and tell me why my tax money is funding this non job. You can comment all you like on my english - I don't care about that. Justify this job please.

65 is 170% x 38K.

Old_Slaphead

carolt wrote: »

65 is 170% x 38K.

Sorry to be pedantic carol but it's only 70% out (170%of original figure maybe).

FWIW OH went on an LG Equality & Diversity training course recently - she wasn't too impressed as to it's vfm especially given that all LG head honchos can talk about these days is cost cutting and asking nay instructing 10% budget cuts 'across the board' many of which will impact on 'front line' but apparently not management!

kabayiri

Old_Slaphead wrote: »

Sorry to be pedantic carol but it's only 70% out (170%of original figure maybe).

You are indeed correct Old S.

However, to cut Carol some slack the concept of percentage is abused weekly on X factor.

I'm tired of hearing about people giving 150%. If you give 100% of your effort you are doing all you can!

nic_santorini

oh someone is grumpy, the police can't go on strike and had their paydeal agreed last year and next year it will be frozen, as for the black hole in pensions who else pays 11% of their wages into a pension - not many people. police numbers are being cut, workloads are being doubled, so life is not all rosy but yes we r lucky to still have employment.

StevieJ

lemonjelly wrote: »

I think Generali did the same StevieJ.

Problem is, if we all ignore such views (ala dervish etc) then they are allowed to fester.

Whilst I won't feed a troll, I refuse to put it on ignore. Such views will be challenged, as & when the time is right.

Actually I found Dervish mildly entertaining but now you mention it there is more than a passing similarity :eek:

The_White_Horse

no word from Carol then. Come on Liz, you couldn't wait to have a go at me about my English (which is almost perfect btw) but nothing said about Carol's maths. Funny that. Probably because she is another lefty. If she wasn't you would be here kicking up a fuss.

Lefties - the most dangerous people on the planet.

When the BRIC countries are enjoying a fantastic lifestyle and we are living in caves - the lefties will be 100% to blame.

darich

The_White_Horse wrote: »

you couldn't wait to have a go at me about my English (which is almost perfect btw)

There are at least 3 mistakes in your English in the post you claim it's almost perfect.

The_White_Horse

that is why it is almost perfect, and not perfect.

Turnbull2000

nic_santorini wrote: »

oh someone is grumpy, the police can't go on strike and had their paydeal agreed last year and next year it will be frozen, as for the black hole in pensions who else pays 11% of their wages into a pension - not many people. police numbers are being cut, workloads are being doubled, so life is not all rosy but yes we r lucky to still have employment.

That would all be nice if that 11% actually came close to covering the true cost of their pension. It doesn't. They should be contributing three times that amount, minimum.

Secondly, police pay has risen quite nicely in real terms since 1997 - well ahead of most other earners - so 11% is hardly a burden.