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Jobs advertising "pro rata " salaries
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it would only say pro rata if the job was not a full time oneWhen discussing a full-time role with an agency recently I was told that "the salary is £x per annum pro-rata".
When I asked pro-rata of what and to what I got into an utterly bizarre conversation where the woman clearly had absolutely no idea what pro-rata meant but systematically used it whenever quoting any salary rate.
Like I needed any further reason to despair of the recruitment industry....
like £30k for 5 days a week would be say for a 4 day a week job in the same firm £30k pro rata. Just like the holiday would be.
Pro rata means in proportionWe’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
it would only say pro rata if the job was not a full time one
like £30k for 5 days a week would be say for a 4 day a week job in the same firm £30k pro rata. Just like the holiday would be.
Pro rata means in proportion
Congratulations. You could get a job as a recruitment agent and be light years ahead of the woman I was speaking to.0 -
Most agencies just quote that which the employer has said and not too sure about most things.Congratulations. You could get a job as a recruitment agent and be light years ahead of the woman I was speaking to.We’ve had to remove your signature. Please check the Forum Rules if you’re unsure why it’s been removed and, if still unsure, email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
Never in my 45 years have I seen anything like the advert described in the OP.
Jobs are advertised as FT (35/37.5/40 hrs per week as per the normal company terms) or PT.
A completely normal and logical and non discriminatory way to advertise a PT post.0
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