It wasn't a pot shot. But it is clear to me now that public sector work is far more secure

And the associated benefits and pensions are much more desirable.

And when a global pandemic hits, job security is right behind health.

Might consider a move into the Ministry of Justice after this crisis

Posted By: KetteringRyu on March 18th 2020 at 16:25:41

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Just out of intrest... (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 14:24:14
- They need to move to online teaching (Coronavirus) - Timmy_Goat, Mar 18, 15:26:02
- I'm confined to barracks, not working and still getting my full pay (n/m) (Coronavirus) - CB41, Mar 18, 14:51:59
- They should have paid your teachers more... (Coronavirus) - marsupialman, Mar 18, 14:48:32
  - They also receive "above and beyond" pensions to go along with it.. (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:12:15
    - private sector employers can pay similar pension benefits if they chose to (Coronavirus) - CWC, Mar 18, 15:34:10
      - Again, original question was more about whether public sector workers will recieve (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:40:45
        
        I'm a public sector manager (Coronavirus) - Cardiff Canary, Mar 18, 16:18:45
        
        It wasn't a pot shot. But it is clear to me now that public sector work is far more secure (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 16:25:41
        
        That's the choice you make though.. (Coronavirus) - marsupialman, Mar 18, 18:16:20
        
        It's a dumb question (Coronavirus) - CWC, Mar 18, 15:57:38
        
        Ok then, well i can only assume that teaching is a job for life (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 16:00:57
        
        It's an extremely demanding job, with a high level of churn. (Coronavirus) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 18, 16:07:09
        
        *are (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 18, 16:07:23
        
        Which is why i posed the question, what the differences are. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 16:01:14
    - Of all the things to be concerned about at the moment, you're calling for teacher paycuts (Coronavirus) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 18, 15:32:09
      - No, I am asking whether teacher's will be joining in the "were all in this together" vibe (n/m) (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:36:20
        
        Good grief. Give your head a wobble son. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 18, 15:46:11
        
        Thanks for your constructive comment. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:53:09
        
        Wasn't really intending it to be constructive, was just an expression of my astonishment. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 18, 15:57:41
        
        No idea who you are so forgive me if your feelings don't bother me in the slightest (n/m) (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:58:12
        
        Ok mate. Stay safe and be kind. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 18, 16:01:19
        
        👍 (n/m) (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 16:03:15
        
        they already are. They're working in germ incubators to look after our kids (Coronavirus) - CWC, Mar 18, 15:39:45
    - if we can all get to pick and choose where our taxes go (Coronavirus) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 18, 15:23:27
      - That would be lovely of you. Thanks (n/m) (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:38:21
- Any employer shutting down needs to pay its staff. (Coronavirus) - CWC, Mar 18, 14:30:52
  - Yes but what will they pay them, full salary or sick pay? (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 14:41:19
    - Why would they pay them sick pay? (Coronavirus) - jampersands, Mar 18, 14:52:09
      - Seems like half the teachers are self isolating at the moment anyway (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:19:35
        
        Whatever is in their contract (n/m) (Coronavirus) - duke of york, Mar 18, 15:26:13
    - what they are contracted to be paid (n/m) (Coronavirus) - CWC, Mar 18, 14:43:25
      - So they don't have any clauses related to short time working/lay-offs? (n/m) (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:16:02
        
        I haven't read every single teacher's employment contract. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - CWC, Mar 18, 15:25:53
      - Also they will be doing a lot of remote teaching no doubt. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - DrDublin, Mar 18, 14:46:52
        
        I doubt it would be facetime teaching. (Coronavirus) - KetteringRyu, Mar 18, 15:17:19
        
        ours kids' school will be using Microsoft Teams, so some are (n/m) (Coronavirus) - CWC, Mar 18, 15:27:23

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