29-11-14, 02:13 PM
One of my 2 sons is a fireman and he is physically very fit (31 years old). But even he can see that not all current firefighters will retain their present fitness levels over the years ahead & for some lard arse politician to dictate that they should work to some daft retirement age-how many 55-60 year olds could climb ladders in full breathing apparatus to rescue someone-possibly unconscious?
If people got paid what theyre worth we would probably see Cameron & co down the local job centre.
Servicemen,Nurses,Teachers,Ambulance crews,Firemen & police are essential workers and this should be recognised in their employment packages.
And im not going to start ranting about "celebrity" pay scales-I include footballers in this. :eek
I blame Thatcherism for kick-starting the "what can I grab -regardless of how it affects you or me" attitude that prevails today-so the politicians & bankers have much in common.
If people got paid what theyre worth we would probably see Cameron & co down the local job centre.
Servicemen,Nurses,Teachers,Ambulance crews,Firemen & police are essential workers and this should be recognised in their employment packages.
And im not going to start ranting about "celebrity" pay scales-I include footballers in this. :eek
I blame Thatcherism for kick-starting the "what can I grab -regardless of how it affects you or me" attitude that prevails today-so the politicians & bankers have much in common.