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Old February 5th 09, 02:47 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Feb 5, 12:16*pm, David Cantrell wrote:
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 09:06:39AM -0800, wrote:
On Jan 30, 9:32 am, "Andrew Heenan" wrote:
I don't work for TfL, because despite the 'unreasonable pay seettlements',
the pay is pretty bloody low - and TfL staff have to actually work, not sit

Pretty bloody low? You might want to check this out.
http://www.mysalary.co.uk/average-sa...be_Driver_3207


I'd say 40k's pretty bloody low given the level of responsibility *for
peoples' lives*, the consequences of error, the antisocial hours, ...


Oh please. Its far more dangerous on the roads than driving a train
protected by trip cocks or run but ATO. How many bus accidents are
there compared with tube ones? As for the hours , I agree its probably
not pleasent , but plenty of other trades work hours just as bad or
even worse. 24 hour plumbers, pest control, milkmen etc.

B2003