It's rare to see a career politician these days, most seem to use a job in parliament as a stepping stone to a career in consultancy for arms dealers and oil companies.duncs500 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:37 amAgreed, imagine the people who make the decisions that affect millions being rewarded with a salary commensurate with the responsibility?JLv3.0 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:01 amOf all the countries I've lived in (admittedly that not many) the UK seems to be the only one that shows active resentment towards those who are doing or have done well for themselves.
I've always liked the idea of government consisting of a handful of very intelligent, very well-paid individuals. But no.
The reward creates an appeal for the best and brightest and we all win. Would pay for itself too.
Imagine too people that have done well in a variety of challenging situation rather than career politicians who have the public sector malaise instilled for the whole of their working lives.
I may be out of touch with what people expect but £76k to £150k+ a year is a decent salary isn't it?
People do get paid more in the private sector but as we've seen over the last couple of years just being at the top of a big company doesn't necessarily make you a competent leader .
There must be a way to get competent people in to cabinet positions without having a bidding war with the private sector.