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]

Re: locum vs perm

Lloyds will be delighted to tell you.
johnep

[sterling angry]

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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]

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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]

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You cannot be working for lds then.
johnep

[JonF]

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No, been there done that!!!

Never again, permanent or locum!

[Zoggite]

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No, been there done that!!!

Never again, permanent or locum!

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

[Jeff]

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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]

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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]

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You want a 'sperm' job?
johnep

[JonF]

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hello, i am spanish pharmacist and i find lo cum v sperm debate very intriguing. since coming in england i have been lo cum for 1 year but finding perm job is too hard for me. each time i think i have been the lucky one in interview. i am told i am better on lo cum rather than perm. can you guys in thesperm jobs tell me how to get into your world?

Is this serious?

[Pharmanaut]

Re: locum vs perm

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

Are you in South Yorkshire?
I know of a small pharmacy chain that would welcome you.

[Zoggite]

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Juanantonioantonio,
Why is it that your registered IP address is the same as Sterling Angry's?

[JonF]

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Why is it that your registered IP address is the same as Sterling Angry's?

How do you find that out??

[Zoggite]

Re: locum vs perm

How do you find that out??

Moderator's secret!