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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 5 Jan 11:39
Ya Dancer!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Mon 05 Jan 11:39)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 5 Jan 15:03
Except its not……the same as all “bank holidays” where only people who work for the government will be entitled to it, and any other jobs will be covered by employers discretion.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Mon 5 Jan 16:39
What a door reply that is 😂
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 5 Jan 16:43
It`s not dour, it`s true!
Not everyone (yet) works in the public sector.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 5 Jan 16:46
Still good for me 😂
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Mon 5 Jan 16:48
Quote:
Dave_1885, Mon 5 Jan 15:03
Except its not……the same as all “bank holidays” where only people who work for the government will be entitled to it, and any other jobs will be covered by employers discretion.
That was my first thought as the Scottish Gov dont care about private sector other than to tax it
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Topic Originator: par-ticular
Date: Mon 5 Jan 17:07
My first thought was “ who’s paying for this “
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 5 Jan 17:24
Not one of those on the `pilot scheme` of 4 day 32 hour weeks.
I guess it will be those with `the broadest of shoulders ` i.e. us .
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Mon 5 Jan 17:46
Aye, tax payers from the private sector can fund it. It`s an SNP gimmick with the Scottish elections just before the world cup.
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Mon 5 Jan 18:39
Don`t see the point tbh - it`s not like the game is Sun night / early Mon morning.
I work bank holidays, Christmas & New Year aside & deal with English banks so no danger my office will close.
It`s also my last working day before I fly to Boston, cause I had to keep my trip under 3 weeks without having to get authorisation from the big bosses, so again - no danger I`ll be off 🤔🤣🤣
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Mon 5 Jan 20:02
Don`t see the point having the Bank Holiday at that time - much better waiting till after the final, get the boys back here with the trophy
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Topic Originator: Jimmy riddell
Date: Mon 5 Jan 20:12
Political gimmick. Nothing less. Might be different if Scotland were playing the night before but they’re not.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 5 Jan 20:22
Quote:
Jimmy riddell, Mon 5 Jan 20:12
Political gimmick. Nothing less. Might be different if Scotland were playing the night before but they’re not.
This is my thoughts also
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 5 Jan 21:06
I know most will still be working but who the hell would turn down a paid bank holiday just to complain we don’t need one?
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 5 Jan 21:11
It`s just vote buying, we are entitled to complain.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 5 Jan 21:53
Quote:
neils, Mon 5 Jan 21:11
It`s just vote buying, we are entitled to complain.
Yeah but would you care if you get a day off?
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 5 Jan 22:09
Unless I had to pay the bills -no.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 5 Jan 22:28
Quote:
neils, Mon 5 Jan 21:11
It`s just vote buying, we are entitled to complain.
Vote buying?
No one is voting based off getting a 1 day bank holiday. Just another excuse for the usual suspects to repeat "SNP Bad" for no reason tbh.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Mon 5 Jan 22:30
It`ll be interesting to see what "people who work for the government" encompasses.
Obviously not the emergency services for a start.
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Mon 5 Jan 23:07
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Mon 5 Jan 21:06
I know most will still be working but who the hell would turn down a paid bank holiday just to complain we don’t need one?
It`s not really a reward / celebration if "most will still be working" 🤔
After the Brazil game / we get knocked out, I can understand but it really is pointless what / when it`s being suggested. What happens if we do another Peru / Iran / Costa Rica?!! A day of mourning instead?!
A (n extra) day off after the Denmark game would have been extremely helpful tho 🤪🥳🤣
COME ON YE PARS!
Post Edited (Mon 05 Jan 23:08)
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Tue 6 Jan 09:23
Don’t really get it. Games Saturday night/Sunday morning. More beneficial that it was the Thursday after the Wednesday 11pm game.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 6 Jan 09:36
Public holidays are typically on a Monday for a fairly obvious reason.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 6 Jan 11:47
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 6 Jan 09:36
Public holidays are typically on a Monday for a fairly obvious reason.
So that the bloated public service sector can cost us even more money?
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 6 Jan 12:35
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Tue 6 Jan 11:47
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 6 Jan 09:36
Public holidays are typically on a Monday for a fairly obvious reason.
So that the bloated public service sector can cost us even more money?
Yes.
COYP
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 6 Jan 12:49
Because it makes for a three-day weekend is what I as thinking. Maybe others would like to debate the subject on the Politics Forum.
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Tue 6 Jan 12:53
Probably just somewhat realistically thinking ahead about all the sickies and school absences that are going to happen anyway.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Tue 6 Jan 13:09
Why is it when things like that are announced folk complain about "the cost" but when we get bank holidays for Royal weddings, they are described as being "a boost for the economy"?
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Topic Originator: Pars11
Date: Tue 6 Jan 13:25
Bank Holidays are called that for a reason, the banks are on holiday. Just because you work for the government or indeed the banks themselves does not entitle you to a paid holiday. I doubt many employers will do anything other than sanction a unpaid day off for those who claim it. This initiative is a cheap stunt by the SNP to curry favour with the voters, it costs them nothing and they certainly will not be funding any compensation payment for the day off.
Bluebell Polka
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Tue 6 Jan 15:02
Having a bank holiday on a Monday doesn`t produce an uninterrupted long weekend off work for our local Bank of Scotland staff - it`s open until lunchtime on Saturdays.
A daft idea from Swinney.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 6 Jan 15:08
It would still be longer than usual! Aren`t you lucky having a bank that`s open on Saturdays!
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 6 Jan 15:12
It`s not a "proper" bank holiday, but a suggested one.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Tue 6 Jan 18:01
Quote:
SusieQ, Mon 5 Jan 23:07
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Mon 5 Jan 21:06
I know most will still be working but who the hell would turn down a paid bank holiday just to complain we don’t need one?
It`s not really a reward / celebration if "most will still be working" 🤔
After the Brazil game / we get knocked out, I can understand but it really is pointless what / when it`s being suggested. What happens if we do another Peru / Iran / Costa Rica?!! A day of mourning instead?!
A (n extra) day off after the Denmark game would have been extremely helpful tho 🤪🥳🤣
That went through my head as well - if we don’t beat Haiti then Swinney will have massive red face 😱
Post Edited (Tue 06 Jan 18:02)
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Tue 6 Jan 18:03
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 6 Jan 15:08
It would still be longer than usual! Aren`t you lucky having a bank that`s open on Saturdays!
We are lucky having a bank, period.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Tue 6 Jan 18:29
Paraguay had a holiday for qualifying but I don’t believe any other country is proposing a holiday for simply turning up to the first match and no wonder since the proposal is an absolute cringe.
Aside from anything else there are no solely Scottish banks left so no chance anyone is getting that day off unless there is one for England and I can’t see them looking for a ‘participation award’ bank holiday. Also means it’s unlikely many UK companies will do it so now you are getting down to smaller businesses to swallow an unexpected and likely unwelcome overhead.
Everyone loves a free day off but this is just populist nonsense.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 6 Jan 18:37
If you believe social media, SNP supporters are all workshy scroungers who are on benefits so I don`t understand the politics behind this. As an OAP I`m disgusted as I`ll get no benefit whatsoever from it. How about a special World Cup Allowance for pensioners, John, so we can afford to upgrade our tellies for the tournament?
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 6 Jan 19:07
Quote:
veteraneastender, Tue 6 Jan 18:01
Quote:
SusieQ, Mon 5 Jan 23:07
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Mon 5 Jan 21:06
I know most will still be working but who the hell would turn down a paid bank holiday just to complain we don’t need one?
It`s not really a reward / celebration if "most will still be working" 🤔
After the Brazil game / we get knocked out, I can understand but it really is pointless what / when it`s being suggested. What happens if we do another Peru / Iran / Costa Rica?!! A day of mourning instead?!
A (n extra) day off after the Denmark game would have been extremely helpful tho 🤪🥳🤣
That went through my head as well - if we don’t beat Haiti then Swinney will have massive red face 😱
Not really. I see it as a celebration of us getting there rather than a pre ordained celebration of a victory against Haiti.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 6 Jan 19:20
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 6 Jan 18:37
If you believe social media, SNP supporters are all workshy scroungers who are on benefits so I don`t understand the politics behind this. As an OAP I`m disgusted as I`ll get no benefit whatsoever from it. How about a special World Cup Allowance for pensioners, John, so we can afford to upgrade our tellies for the tournament?
You boomers just want it all, don`t you? You don’t know you’re born, honestly. Sitting there moaning about a bank holiday like it’s the end of civilisation. You want to try watching Scotland play football in the proper days, son. Proper days. Before your fancy HD telly and your heated seats and your half-time statistics served up like a restaurant menu.
I’ve stood on terraces so cold the pie froze solid before you’d finished your first bite. 90 minutes of sideways passing, one hopeful punt, and then conceding to a team whose population could fit in a medium-sized Tesco. A 0–0 draw away from home? That was a result. That was something you talked about all week. “Hard place to go,” we’d say, as if that explained everything. It explained nothing.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Tue 6 Jan 21:22
If its a public holiday ,will the people who have to work get overtime pay rate
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Tue 6 Jan 21:27
Quote:
DBA, Mon 5 Jan 22:28
Quote:
neils, Mon 5 Jan 21:11
It`s just vote buying, we are entitled to complain.
Vote buying?
No one is voting based off getting a 1 day bank holiday. Just another excuse for the usual suspects to repeat "SNP Bad" for no reason tbh.
Exactly this.
Conspiracy theorists just can`t help themselves.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 6 Jan 22:39
Quote:
PARrot, Tue 6 Jan 21:27
Quote:
DBA, Mon 5 Jan 22:28
Quote:
neils, Mon 5 Jan 21:11
It`s just vote buying, we are entitled to complain.
Vote buying?
No one is voting based off getting a 1 day bank holiday. Just another excuse for the usual suspects to repeat "SNP Bad" for no reason tbh.
Exactly this.
Conspiracy theorists just can`t help themselves.
TBF, some people are voting Reform even though having them in power will negatively affect their lives. People can be very narrow minded when it comes to voting. So extra day off or send some Asian care workers back to wherever they`re from?
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