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Would you take a pay cut to work from home?

Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett is proposing public servants who work remotely should be paid less than those that have no choice but to commute — such as nurses and teachers.

He explained his idea to Sammy J on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast.

EDIT - Here's the article in the Herald Sun they're referring to (unpaywalled): https://archive.is/20230711234402/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/bid-to-have-employees-salaries-cut-if-they-work-from-home/news-story/6273dad7538f5485e182a6cd5e19cc92

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It's not trivial to switch into or out of those professions, and yet the ability is a huge incentive to do so.

I don't expect these changes will happen immediately, but in 10 years time I think it's pretty natural to assume you'll be able to earn more if you're willing to work in an on premise profession.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Your opinion isn’t that unpopular.. and it is siloed like the OP said too. Everyone can be right. Hooray!! - case closed 😁

Right now I’m across the border in the public service at a service further from home (commute is insane) with an option closer with more money (and stress). Very privileged and siloed. But yeah, my org knew what made them competitive and today I only dressed my top half 😎

It’s a formal arrangement 2 days a week, the world turns. I’m productive at home, they got to keep their “talent”… (little do they know haha)

To/dr Capitalism wins, may as well get yours..

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