Aldente - Not sure which part of my post suggests the 'I'm alright Jack' response. Have been in FR longer than most and what I said are the facts no more no less.
Have worked my way through the ranks. Have worked bloody hard and have not recieved any favours or a leg up from anyone. By the way thats one advantage of no seniority in FR. Now before the seniority debate starts I am not against it. In fact having a seniority number has helped me in the past in a previous situation.
As for days off. I have not worked a day off in probably six or seven years.
Probably because I dont need the money because the money is good enough which sort of kills off this only £45K arguement. Which is want most FR guys are saying in this thread.
Ps dont forget when the guys are quoting all the allowances and sector pay figures they are quoting net. To get a real fiigure you need to add another 40% to gross it up.