This means their pay has increased by 40% since 2010.
The Office for National Statistics have recently confirmed real wages for most people like you and me, are back at the level they were at in 2005.
Over 14 million people live in Poverty in this country and 3 Million people used a foodbank last year.
Remember that next time either the Tories or Labour tell you there's no money left.
When I graduated in 1984, and became a junior doctor, I had to pay my GMC membership, professional indemnity insurance, and for ongoing professional exams and Royal College membership. Just as junior doctors do now. BUT…
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I am a NHS consultant. I am financially comfortable, in a job I love, so why am I striking tomorrow?
Answer: Because the next generation will not be able to live off what I do today. The juniors that will become these consultants know this and are leaving already.
Why? 🧵 👇
Came home for a long weekend and the first thing my dad says when he sees me? “You look exhausted!” Not even a hey or hello. Indian parents will always keep it real w you 😂
@NantheeshP Ahhh, understandable. I’ve only ever used one brand - so no expert by any means, but they’re called Air Optix Aqua and I think they may have specific lenses for astigmatism too.
Can’t believe I caught myself trying to justify British weather yesterday by telling myself we wouldn’t appreciate the sun if we had it all the time. And this is coming from someone who was born in the Middle East and enjoyed the sun Every. Single. Day. Make it make sense.
So excited to say I found out I passed finals ✅ and will be graduating as Dr Fernandes this summer!! What an amazing 6 years @UCLMS! Will always be grateful to my family and friends who helped me get here and the amazing people I’ve met along the way. ✨
@DeirdreIWallace@UCLMS Thank you Deirdre!! For all your help and to the whole @ClinProfSkills team! I had a wonderful experience learning what I know from all of you over the last few years!