Are Public Sector Workers Cushioned From The Economic Crisis Caused By Covid?

[dave50]

It seems these people are the ones that call for more restrictions as they still get their pay cheque no matter what. Those in the private sector have to bare the brunt, worried about their jobs as soon as there is talk of more restrictions.

[youngmafbog]

Of course they are cushioned from the economic problems, no matter how many try to change the subject to how wonderful they are to work through it - which is a total joke as pointed out by NJ.

However their joy may be short lived. A poor private sector means far less taxes, and we are not just talking income tax, so they had better watch out as had people who bang on about protecting the NHS. No money no NHS it is a fallacy it is free.

[gulliver1]

NJ, 21 25, Spot on.

[woofgang]

NJ "You are joking, of course. Have you tried to contact a government or local government department lately? The passport office almost ground to a halt for about four months."
yes I did. I applied for a passport just before lockdown and for various reasons, not the fault of the passport office, my application was slow and complicated. I talked to passport office staff A LOT and one and all they were cheerful, helpful and efficient. They were working from home so didn't have access to some parts of their records system but they managed to work around and help me out.

[New Judge]

Lucky you, is all I can say.

[woofgang]

Ha! I just won a bet with myself

[Ellipsis]

My experience of the public sector since Covid:

NHS - absolutely fantastic
Town council - absolutely dire, uncaring and self-centred

[woofgang]

Again my district council have been excellent. Local parish councils here have been working hard supporting and co-ordinating local volunteers and their staff keeping services going.

[tomus42]

// Are Public Sector Workers Cushioned From The Economic Crisis Caused By Covid? //

I hope so. It'd be nice to think that some people are cushioned from it.