Real-life MMD: I've enough money not to work, so I give ALL my earnings to charity...

tgroom57

I was particulalry interested in the answers above - for many years I worked in the Electricity Industry and many of the older men said I should leave work so 'a man' could take my job. Later, the Labour Government came to power and echoed that view.

Having a well-paid job does not necessarily mean you work hard or are hard-working. You might just happen to enjoy and be good at the particular skills required. I'm sure the owner of this particular MMD does not lose any sleep over, or stay up burning the midnight oil to achieve his work objectives.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if one of the essential duties of the role is playing golf.

Almost everybody assumes the post will be filled if you vacate it.
1. it may not be filled at all, and
2. HR will ensure that the role is never filled by someone who is presently unemployed. Or any role created by the cascade effect of internal promotion, right down to the cleaners.

In your position I would look at going part-time, and offering at least half your hours to job-share the role. This keeps the position open and allows someone to train up to fill it when you retire. Or, offer a regular 'take your daughter to work' opportunity to upcoming graduates (not just family). Or both. (Me first, please, so I can pick your brains)

Jelly_Biactol

If you enjoy your work and also donating the salary, then carry on. If you would feel better giving someone else a job opportunity, then do that. Basically, ignore the opinions of your co-workers, and do whatever makes you happiest:)

gaily

I'm not getting past the whole 'HR let it slip' thing. That is just totally unacceptable - our office has a very close lipped approach to salaries, and it is something that just doesn't get broached. For them to release a detail like this - even meant in what they though was a good way, is extrordinarily unacceptable.

BTW - If I had money, then I'd keep working. I enjoy what I do, who I work with and my customer base. I'd go out of my head with boredom at home, and may cut my hours back a bit - so i could do the school run etc, but that may just mean we'd get a part timer in.

The economy needs workers, and if you're one of those good for you, keep it up. And if you're looking a for a charity to donate to my reigstered nyumber is ...... Only joking!

FelixTCat

The answer is quite straightforward. Announce that from now on you will be living on your salary and donating an equal amount from your private income to charity.

I do hope that all your donations are made under Gift Aid so that the charities can reclaim tax.

Well done for donating in these difficult times for charities.

daffie

You enjoy your job and you're making a contribution to society, so I don't see why you should give it up. But perhaps you could offer to train people too or pay for a work placement? As for the wages dept 'letting it slip'... That's disgusting! Maybe you could sue them and buy all your co-workers drinks and buns on the proceeds?

Actually, I doubt if your colleagues are that bothered about you taking a job off somebody else; they are probably just jealous that you don't need to work. I know I would be! Maybe it would be better to find a similar job elsewhere with a more professional wages dept. Or take the salary, and donate it to charity after it's reached you.

Prothet_of_Doom

ooogemaflop wrote: »

you may find you want to leave soon anyway now you co workers are on your case. Why not start your own business and employ someone yourself

Brilliant.

!!!!!! has it got to do with them what you do with your wages.

Tell them, you've had a thought and you are going to NOT give to charity. Instead you are going to sponser a local teenager, to come in and learn your job, and go to college, so that when you leave you can take them with you.

Anyway, I think it's a criminal offence to break data protection ?

priestone

It's none of their business what you do with the money you earn or whether you have an independent income. You get paid for doing a job, fair and square.

No-one gets paid according to need - if a colleague has many dependents and no spouse, or no dependents and a well paid spouse, it makes no difference. I wouldn't question anyone right to spend their earnings on whatever they see fit, whether it be cigarettes, alcohol, holidays or school fees. It's not my business.

Do what you want - you should feel good about yourself for donating money to charity!:T:T:T

autocrazy

Hi

I salute and respect you for the values you have within you. How many Billionaires have we heard of that donate their entire salaries to charity?

My view:

1. Keep working, you are clearly not doing it for monetary reasons, which means you love your work and must be giving your best. What is to say if you quit some selfish soul will do the same quality of work?
2. Continue doing charity - hope you get multiple times of what you donate back - this is a sincere wish, because perhaps you will donate even more, unlike others who hoard!
3. I also like the fact you value money - hence thought it appropriate to ask this question on MSE

Although I do my share of charity, I cannot afford to donate my entire salary to charity, you inspire me to work hard, earn a good salary not so that I can build a castle, but because I can give more to those who need it more than I do.

All the best in life and may God bless you.

Eleanory

Keep working if you want to. You are doing a great deal of good. I wish more people were like you. Don't worry you are taking a job someone else might need; you can't help everyone and you are already helping people so don't feel guilty about it.:beer:

bogwart

Short answer - NO. You enjoy your work and it is absolutely no business of anyone else how you dispose of your income. It is true that work is more difficult to find these days, but I do not see how you can be accused of being selfish with your actions.

The disclosure of private information by your wages department is disgraceful and I do hope you have reported this to your bosses. They sound motivated by the same kind of jealousy being displayed by those of your coworkers who are criticising you.

Good for you. You are acting in a way that does you credit. Don'l listen to those who have an ulterior motive.