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"Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants"

That's illegal isn't it, as it discriminates against able-bodied people?


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Brian Wakem wrote:



"Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants"

That's illegal isn't it, as it discriminates against able-bodied
people?

As the Government endorses the scheme, it probably is.

Regards,
Tom

Brian Wakem wrote:

"Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants"

That's illegal isn't it, as it discriminates against able-bodied people?

No.

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I think this is a low salary given the qualifications and experience needed
for the job compared with what is available in other emploment sectors. This
possibly explains why these subjects are becoming less popular at university
than other courses. You are talking about six or seven years as a student
before getting your PhD and probaly severable years after that at a derisory
rate of pay as a resaerch assistant. This is a very unattractive proposition
given the high cost of housing in the UK.

Alan

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"Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants"

That's illegal isn't it, as it discriminates against able-bodied people?

But it's *positive* discrimination. Reminds me of a scene from 'The Office'
when they talk about the midget driving a fork lift truck with huge shoes so
he can reach the pedals!


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Steve Loft :
Brian Wakem wrote:
That's illegal isn't it, as it discriminates against able-bodied people?

No.

I've heard of this scheme before. I think if I were disabled I'd be
against it, because I'd forever be going to interviews that both the
employer and I knew I had no realistic chance of getting.

What a waste of time!

Adrian
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Adrian D. Shaw wrote:
I've heard of this scheme before. I think if I were disabled I'd be
against it, because I'd forever be going to interviews that both the
employer and I knew I had no realistic chance of getting.

What a waste of time!

You've completely boggled me there. You apply for a job where you know
you are guaranteed an interview. You know you have no chance of getting
the job, but you apply anyway and attend the interview. And then you
complain it's a waste of time! Why apply in the first place?
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I think this is a low salary given the qualifications and experience needed
for the job compared with what is available in other emploment sectors. This
possibly explains why these subjects are becoming less popular at university
than other courses. You are talking about six or seven years as a student
before getting your PhD and probaly severable years after that at a derisory
rate of pay as a resaerch assistant. This is a very unattractive proposition
given the high cost of housing in the UK.

Alan


LOW ????????

I would guess less than 5% in the MetO earn a salary like that.

Mind you nobody joins the MetO to get rich :-)
But you do get to see 1Km resolution radar updated at 5 minute intervals LOL.

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LOW ????????

I thought someone would react to my rether provocative remarks. It is a
serious point though as this job must be very senior in the Met Office
heirarchy. I suspect a job of that stature in business would command a
larger salary than the one offered. I realise that nobody joins the MetO to
get rich but if science based jobs keep the reputation they have of being
poorly rewarded it will be difficult to attract the brightest and best into
this area which I think is absolutely vital for the country a a whole.

When a very modest hosue costs £250,000 in the SE a salary of £60,000 is
needed to be able to get a mortgage of sufficient size.

Alan

I would guess less than 5% in the MetO earn a salary like that.

Mind you nobody joins the MetO to get rich :-)
But you do get to see 1Km resolution radar updated at 5 minute intervals
LOL.

Will.
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