And as per history repeating itself time and time again low wages in high pressure/importance roles etc result in corruption, bribes and under table deals.
RippedYogieBear on
Government work usually ain’t for the salary, not sure what other benefits they get though, no doubt the pension is off the chain
MaximusDecimiz on
If 200k isn’t enough to keep you honest, no amount will be
jimicus on
He’d be in for an awful shock if he had to live on an average salary, then.
trenchgun91 on
Considering the gravity of the job, most cabinet ministers (and indeed I would argue MP’s) are underpaid tbh.
Re MP’s more broadly they don’t get nearly enough staff to make informed decisions- the yanks do that specifically far, far better than us.
flipitquickson on
I feel for him, must be tough working for a pittance, right I’m off to start my 12 hour shift for £11.50 an hour
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Let’s be real here, he’s right.
We might not like it but he’s right.
And as per history repeating itself time and time again low wages in high pressure/importance roles etc result in corruption, bribes and under table deals.
Government work usually ain’t for the salary, not sure what other benefits they get though, no doubt the pension is off the chain
If 200k isn’t enough to keep you honest, no amount will be
He’d be in for an awful shock if he had to live on an average salary, then.
Considering the gravity of the job, most cabinet ministers (and indeed I would argue MP’s) are underpaid tbh.
Re MP’s more broadly they don’t get nearly enough staff to make informed decisions- the yanks do that specifically far, far better than us.
I feel for him, must be tough working for a pittance, right I’m off to start my 12 hour shift for £11.50 an hour