Im sure there are people on higher amounts who deserve the money but i know many professions have London weighting.
Then there are the silly salaries in the city and west end i can think people I know who are glorified admin staff on 2-3 times even more for some PA'smany cant belive the amount they get.
I agree, People that save lives are worth more than their weighting gold. My work involves ensuring that new drugs don't kill the patients they are prescribed to once licensed. Does that count?If so, I'll tell my boss.
That's a good point. It says this figure relate to earnings but i am uncertain whether it takes commission into account. I'm always look for ways to reduce my tax. It's totally ridiculous at the best of times. I hate looking at deduction lines on my pay slip.
Is that how the name Morrison's was derived? I just learned something- it does make sense though.
Too true. I have my eye on China currently and am learning Chines (very slowly). Given the population, increasing wealth, and changing regulatory environment it will be so many times more influential than India has become in terms of raw material supply, drug manufacture, new product development and clinical testing.
I think certain sectors and regional differences strongly temper these trends.
What is it with you and Nigeria?
I agree!
Be responsible with little so that you can be trusted with much!!
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Man that's a shocking amount of working hours/wk.
Do you receive much vacation for working 70 hours per week?
I don't know about Toks, but I rarely take my full 5 week allowance. The company travel part does have its perks though, when in the US I get weekends away (in Maine on the beach last weekend) - skiing weekends in winter in New Hampshire, or when I go to China, I usually do some travel to other countries, Japan etc. The long hours plays havoc with social life and body clock!
How about you Toks?
Andy
Ditto Andy. I get weekends in great locations too. I had a series of European meetings recently. My boss happened to be over from the US and we spent a couple of days in Dijon sampling fine wines, doing tours and enjoying excellent cuisine.
Because I often work weekends etc when I take a few days off it rarely comes out of my entitlement. I have not had any formal leave so far this year. In fact, even when I do have days off I do work anyway. I have not taken my full holiday entitement for years. That will change though now that Pia will be here. My marriage comes first and having adequate time together is important to me. My pc will no longer be by my bed with me waking up to check emails etc.
The nice thing is that my company expects the best people it can employ to work hard but also values family. Thus, it is common to see wives and gfs of employees milling around the hotel during conferences and joining us for corporate dinners, etc.
I have drastically reduced my travelling for the time being. I hit platinum status this year in 3 months travelling economy to primarily European destinations. Phew!! I have not travelled on business since June 26th and wont do so until it is absolutely necessary and Pia is settled. Even then i will try to make them EU day trips for now.![]()
Be responsible with little so that you can be trusted with much!!
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