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Fab Foodie

Fab Foodie

hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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Pale Rider said:
Blimey, you know more medical folks than I do and you're not ill.

Do they routinely complain about the pay?

I wouldn't seek to read too much into it if they don't, because 'just get on with it and get the job done' is ingrained in their psyche.

But it remains a fact that most people who complain about nurses' pay are outside the industry and have very little knowledge of it.

I also think they find the whole virus thing wryly amusing.

All of a sudden they are getting lots of attention for something they've been doing for years - getting on with their job.
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Unfortunately it's their dedication that undermines their value in many respects. And you are right, on a day-to-day basis they don't complain about pay but that doesn't mean that it's not commensurate with the value of the work that they do OR the value that society believes they are worth. I earn around double what my Theatre Nurse friend earns for my expertise which is hardly of any great importance to the world outside commerce.
 
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Pale Rider

Pale Rider

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One of the arms on my cheapo reading glasses snapped last night.

My preferred supplier for a replacement is Asda.

Looks like it might be a difficult visit.

I have a possible long car journey at the weekend.

Better buy some fuel before that's added to the panic buy list.
 
Levo-Lon

Levo-Lon

Guru
Txt from Barclays

Hello, you may have seen recent announcements on mortgage payment holidays for customers impacted by coronavirus. We want you to know we're working on it. Please don't call us yet and we'll be in touch by the end of the week. Take care of yourself, and for anything else, we're here for you. Your Barclays Team
 
Rusty Nails

Rusty Nails

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Fab Foodie said:
Unfortunately it's their dedication that undermines their value in many respects. And you are right, on a day-to-day basis they don't complain about pay but that doesn't mean that it's not commensurate with the value of the work that they do OR the value that society believes they are worth. I earn around double what my Theatre Nurse friend earns for my expertise which is hardly of any great importance to the world outside commerce.
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Unfortunately, how important your job is to society does not equate to the money you will be paid. I can't remember when it ever was, although it does appear to be getting worse. It is all about market forces and about how many are available and prepared to, and can meet the skill requirements of any job.

This will never change. :sad:
 
marinyork

marinyork

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Logopolis
Rusty Nails said:
Unfortunately, how important your job is to society does not equate to the money you will be paid. I can't remember when it ever was, although it does appear to be getting worse. It is all about market forces and about how many are available and prepared to, and can meet the skill requirements of any job.

This will never change. :sad:
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In Italy only supermarkets and pharmacies have been open for some time.

In the UK working in pharmacy will become permanently like closure/catching up from closure conditions these coming days/weeks/months. I think it'll completely collapse and you could have a lot of support staff off sick or walking out. They are working for minimum wage anyway.
 
Mo1959

Mo1959

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Perthshire,Scotland
marinyork said:
In Italy only supermarkets and pharmacies have been open for some time.

In the UK working in pharmacy will become permanently like closure/catching up from closure conditions these coming days/weeks/months. I think it'll completely collapse and you could have a lot of support staff off sick or walking out. They are working for minimum wage anyway.
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I feel for my ex colleagues in the Prison Service......often a very much forgotten profession for some reason. Hundreds of prisoners in close proximity who may need restrictions on visits, etc is going to make for a very volatile situation. 😢
 
Joey Shabadoo

Joey Shabadoo

My pronouns are "He", "Him" and "buggerlugs"
The people I feel sorry for are those on benefits who live literally hand to mouth with no savings. How are they meant to stock up? Shops have dropped most of the BOGOF deals so food has become more expensive at a stroke and it's the cheap staples that are being cleared out by those who can afford to spend £5-600 at a time on supplies. Some corner shops haven't hesitated to put prices up - our one tried to charge me £1.80 for a loaf of bread this morning. He knows he can get away with it because a great many people round here rely on him providing a line of credit for groceries - if prices go up they won't notice until they pay off some of what they owe when their benefits come in.
 
Fab Foodie

Fab Foodie

hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
Location
Kirton, Devon.
Rusty Nails said:
Unfortunately, how important your job is to society does not equate to the money you will be paid. I can't remember when it ever was, although it does appear to be getting worse. It is all about market forces and about how many are available and prepared to, and can meet the skill requirements of any job.

This will never change. :sad:
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We must believe that it can be changed and work to make it so....
 
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