locum vs perm

[sterling angry]

Hi All,

I've been a locum now for the past 2 years and am thinking of going perm. i'm worried that i'm going to lose out on the money front and not sure if the other, less tangible gains, will make up for it. Are any of you perm guys previous locums? what are the main advantages since you've gone perm?

thx

[johnep]

Lloyds will be delighted to tell you.
johnep

[sterling angry]

hmmm, not sure if you're joking or not! seriously, i'd really like a perspective from someone without a vested interest. some of you guys must have been locum's before?

[JonF]

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!

[johnep]

You cannot be working for lds then.
johnep

[JonF]

No, been there done that!!!

Never again, permanent or locum!

[Zoggite]

Originally Posted by JonF

No, been there done that!!!

Never again, permanent or locum!

Same here!
(Read through my numerous previous posts to find out more...)

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by JonF

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

[JonF]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Pension - If you have your own there are less concerns about the company moving the goalposts as you approach retirement.

Jeff

I have as well

[johnep]

You want a 'sperm' job?
johnep