Thread: locum vs perm
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Old 15th, May 2008, 12:56 AM
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Default Re: locum vs perm

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Originally Posted by JonF View Post
I'm earning more money now i'm permanent, with more time off(6 weeks hol and a 9 day fortnight) and i have no daft MUR/item targets to hit!

Main advantages

- no more turning up at shops with no staff etc.
- no more worry about not having bookings
- continuity
- Tax issues easier to sort(but i guess thats an individual thing!)
- Bonus
- Company Car
- Good Pension scheme(if there is such a thing!)


Guess it depends on the package/company and the actual pharmacy you work in.

Overall i'm a lot more better off!
Locumming at just the two pharmacies I don't have problems with the first three
Tax issues - not a problem and I can arrange my finances to minimise my tax burden
Bonus - despite my protests - half my registration fee has been paid, and there's usually an extra cheque at Xmas
Car - I'm taking delivery of another one tomorrow (part of arranging my finances to reduce the tax burden)
Pension - If you have your own there are less concerns about the company moving the goalposts as you approach retirement.

Jeff
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