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How many of the people who compain about bankers bonuses could do the job themselves?

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  • Niksan
    Niksan Posts: 309 Forumite
    Probably the same percentage as those who shout from the stands at a football match.
  • kabayiri
    kabayiri Posts: 22,740 Forumite
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    ninky wrote: »
    i reckon i could do it if i had the reputation of the company employing me behind me. i'm not so sure how many of them could do my job however.
    I'll back you if you want to have a go Ninky, but you have to play the role properly okay?

    We have to get you booked in on a few skiing weekends... oh and make sure you feel thoroughly victimised, and talk loudly about taking your skills abroad when you are on the golf course.
  • bendix
    bendix Posts: 5,499 Forumite
    kabayiri wrote: »
    Grrr, it's "discreet".


    (Sorry, a pet hate)

    Not necessarily. Discrete and discreet have different meanings. Both could easily apply in this context.
  • kabayiri
    kabayiri Posts: 22,740 Forumite
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    bendix wrote: »
    Not necessarily. Discrete and discreet have different meanings. Both could easily apply in this context.

    True. Perhaps we should ask ILW to clarify. :)
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    kabayiri wrote: »
    True. Perhaps we should ask ILW to clarify. :)


    As in possibly not directly linked to their job description. Moving and shaking in other words.
  • purch
    purch Posts: 9,865 Forumite
    Moving and shaking in other words

    As far as I am aware, using an I-Pod whilst in control of large amounts of other peoples money is a disciplinary offence at most Banks :eek:
    'In nature, there are neither rewards nor punishments - there are Consequences.'
  • bendix
    bendix Posts: 5,499 Forumite
    purch wrote: »
    As far as I am aware, using an I-Pod whilst in control of large amounts of other peoples money is a disciplinary offence at most Banks :eek:

    And here was me beginning to think you understood the banking industry.
  • bendix
    bendix Posts: 5,499 Forumite
    ILW wrote: »
    As in possibly not directly linked to their job description. Moving and shaking in other words.

    So . .. discrete it is, then.
  • Wheezy_2
    Wheezy_2 Posts: 1,879 Forumite
    ILW wrote: »
    pick up the phone, arrange a meeting this week and persuade someone to give them a few million to play with.

    I would...but I'm happy in my current position as Bouncy Castle Attendant.
  • RJP33
    RJP33 Posts: 339 Forumite
    HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »
    None.

    It's the politics of envy, plain and simple.

    Indeed, these guys work 15 hours a day, 7 days a week with crazy amounts of stress to earn their money. It's an incredibly difficult job with direct accountability for large amounts of money.
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