We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
Debate House Prices
In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non MoneySaving matters are no longer permitted. This includes wider debates about general house prices, the economy and politics. As a result, we have taken the decision to keep this board permanently closed, but it remains viewable for users who may find some useful information in it. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
We're aware that some users are currently experiencing errors on the Forum. Our tech team is working to resolve the issue. Thanks for your patience.
i just had my pay "rise" and it was very small
Comments
-
Hamish, you're fooling no-one, you're a bog attendant.0
-
JonnyBravo wrote: »So to prove what a reasonable and level headed type chap you are, you've offered a fellow "nutter off the internet" a fight?
Yes, you seem much more sensible than the original loon.
Original loon is calling me scum. I don't have to take it from anyone.The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head. Terry Pratchett
http.thisisnotalink.cöm0 -
"Rubbish. My job is in a quango affiliated to the Home Office - there are no 'spine points', only a very broad pay range, as in the private sector. And pay has already been frozen in 2010, following a below inflation 2% rise in 2009 for 'effective performers' only. So by 2013 there will have been three years of pay freezes and at least one year of below inflation rises"
and plenty of other areas still have spine points and are getting the annual increases
You lack an understanding of how pay is structured in these parts of the public sector. Progression through the spine points is necessary because new starters at that grade start at the botttom, i.e. below the 'market salary' for that particular job and grade. In order to pay people fairly you need to allow them to progress up to a reasonable market value salary, which is gained through experience in the job. What's so wrong with this?0 -
there's not much you can do about, to be honest.adouglasmhor wrote: »Original loon is calling me scum. I don't have to take it from anyone.
white horse is much like a few who post on this site - a complete idiot who enjoys a wind-up.
as luck would have it, most on this board tend to be level-headed (or manipulative) and enjoy WH's daily froth.
he doesn't mean it..... at least I think he doesn't.0 -
adouglasmhor wrote: »Original loon is calling me scum. I don't have to take it from anyone.
Don't worry about TWH. If it makes you feel any better, remember that he only got his minute rise paid in hay.Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
0 -
adouglasmhor wrote: »Original loon is calling me scum. I don't have to take it from anyone.
Oh dear. If you're worried what internet loons might say about you then I'm not really sure an internet forum is the right place for you.
Do you feel less of a man now an internet loon has called you scum and you haven't been able to hit him?0 -
I thought it was spelt QANGO......
quasi autonomous non governmental organisation0 -
The acronym is QANGO, but it's spelt Quango
This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
You lack an understanding of how pay is structured in these parts of the public sector. Progression through the spine points is necessary because new starters at that grade start at the botttom, i.e. below the 'market salary' for that particular job and grade. In order to pay people fairly you need to allow them to progress up to a reasonable market value salary, which is gained through experience in the job. What's so wrong with this?
? You need to work on your reading comprehension, I'm not saying anything is wrong with spine points. I'm saying that some departments still have them & are getting an increase despite the budget's pay freeze.
btw In many areas you don't have to start at the bottom of the pay spine0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.5K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.4K Spending & Discounts
- 247.4K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.5K Life & Family
- 261.7K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards