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Originally Posted by Kizzy

I don't understand what you mean by this lily, you think teachers, firemen and nurses should be on minimum wage because you are?
If you have the required level of professionalism then you can choose to work in whatever sector you want, because the private sector put profit share before workers pay and rights it doesn't mean the public sector should reduce wages...

First of all, I am not on minimum wage.

Secondly, I did not say teachers, firemen, nurses etc should be on minimum wage.

Thirdly, I did not say the public sector should reduce wages.

So, to address your question, since you didn't understand my original post... I think some of the people who are striking should be thankful they are in a well-paid job.

Professionalism has little or nothing to do with it, when you consider the person who empties the wheelie bins is well paid compared to some private sector workers.

And, your statement about 'choosing to work in whatever sector you want' doesn't always apply. There are large areas of the country where a lot of 'professionally skilled' people are unable to 'choose', because the options simply are not there.