Bank Holidays - what's the point?
05-06-2012, 17:15
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
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Originally Posted by raging bull
I work in retail - The large DIY chain.
It is expected for most to work part of the day, minimum 4hrs max 8hrs (plus lunch break).
Silly how all want that urgent item for garden upgrade.
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Well sadly for those who only have annual holidays Bank holidays especially in the summer months take on a special significance.
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05-06-2012, 17:20
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
When l was growing up as a kid, trying to find a shop open on bank holiday was a nightmare.
Now, Bank holiday are regarded as a joke by shopkeepers to make extra money.
This week for example, we have Two Bank Holidays to celebrate the Queen's reign on the throne, can we find a shop, yes its no longer bank holidays as we know it - which is a great shame.
You might as well scrap them, as they are pointless.
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Would you be moaning if they did scrap them? Bear in mind you'd probably be working effectively an extra week and probably for no extra pay.
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05-06-2012, 22:23
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
I always believe that Bank Holiday's are a welcome relief for everyone, but to me 90% of shops are open. And is not regarded as a bank holiday.
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Can you please point to a bank that has been open over the bank holiday period, I think you will find that the were none open.
Bank call centres are open but even then it is voluntary and classed as overtime, so if you want to work you get a good rate of pay and a day in lieu. 
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05-06-2012, 22:40
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
Working on a bank holiday should mean extra pay and a day in lieu IMO.
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05-06-2012, 22:45
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
My work gives us either the overtime rate of 1.5 or 2x if we chose to work a Bank Holiday, so effectively we get paid either 2.5x or 3x hours rate seeing you still get a normal days pay, we don't get a day in lieu though.
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05-06-2012, 22:48
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
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Originally Posted by Damien
Working on a bank holiday should mean extra pay and a day in lieu IMO.
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If i remember there where moves some years back to make extra pay or a day in lieu a statutory obligation ,just fizzled out i think
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06-06-2012, 09:41
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
Although I get 28 days holiday a year I am also glad to get all the official bank holidays as well. Sometimes you just need that extra wee day off.
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06-06-2012, 09:43
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
Back in the old days people would do something called "plan in advance" and they didnt need any shops to be open.
So I couldnt care less if the shops are open or not. It is a welcome break from long days of work and it is nice to have a day to relax.
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06-06-2012, 09:43
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
Blimey. I was working bank holidays in a shop 30 years ago. Tis nothing new. 
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06-06-2012, 10:08
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
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Working on a bank holiday should mean extra pay and a day in lieu IMO.
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I agree i work bank holidays and get time and eighty eight per cent nearly double time,and a day off in Lieu. 
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Back in the old days people would do something called "plan in advance" and they didnt need any shops to be open.
So I couldnt care less if the shops are open or not. It is a welcome break from long days of work and it is nice to have a day to relax.
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Absolutely i work in the NHS so have no choice but if i had the choice i would choose not to work and have a good day of rest.
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07-06-2012, 20:01
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
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Originally Posted by Halcyon
Back in the old days people would do something called "plan in advance" and they didnt need any shops to be open.
So I couldnt care less if the shops are open or not. It is a welcome break from long days of work and it is nice to have a day to relax.
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Yup, and there were no overstocked Fridges and Freezers either.
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07-06-2012, 20:26
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
I work for the NHS we get time and a third for bank holidays.
Plus I get 36 days holiday a year
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07-06-2012, 20:36
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
I only get 20 days holiday a year, and I am greatful for the extra days off.
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07-06-2012, 21:09
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
I get 25 days a year plus Bank Holidays on top, i can also buy 5 days, but i am so glad i get Bank Holidays and think there isnt enough of them.
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08-06-2012, 12:39
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Re: Bank Holidays - what's the point?
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Originally Posted by denphone
Sorry Arthur but for most people Bank Holidays are a welcome relief.
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Not for the people who are self employed like myself and millions of others in the UK.
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