These are a thing of the past, it was costing the Government too much moneySorry to hear it, but I'm surprised you cant get medical retirement
These are a thing of the past, it was costing the Government too much moneySorry to hear it, but I'm surprised you cant get medical retirement
As I’m partially retired I wouldn’t get six Months pay, I’d only get three Months however after over 40 years I would rather leave with my head held high & with dignity than holding on for the sake of three Months pay.So sorry to hear this. Personally, I’d go for the 6 months pay, unless there’s a particular reason you don’t want to. And if you can, retire fully, I’d also be looking for a doctor to recommend a DWP-PIP to show you’re unable to continue working.
Is the disability a result of the job or was it from doing something in your own time? I don't need to know, none of my business, but if I were in your position I think that might influence my decision on whether I claimed or not.As I’m partially retired I wouldn’t get six Months pay, I’d only get three Months however after over 40 years I would rather leave with my head held high & with dignity than holding on for the sake of three Months pay.
Regarding the pip, the Doctor who interviewed me for the oh hearing advised that I go for some form of disability pay, I am however in two minds over this, I don’t need the money & I think I would feel like a beggar but on the other hand as has been pointed out to me I have worked for 47 years & not claimed anything, Bev says I’m putting pride against pocket & if I don’t claim what I’m entitled to it will go to another illegal immigrant.
As I’m partially retired I wouldn’t get six Months pay, I’d only get three Months however after over 40 years I would rather leave with my head held high & with dignity than holding on for the sake of three Months pay.
Regarding the pip, the Doctor who interviewed me for the oh hearing advised that I go for some form of disability pay, I am however in two minds over this, I don’t need the money & I think I would feel like a beggar but on the other hand as has been pointed out to me I have worked for 47 years & not claimed anything, Bev says I’m putting pride against pocket & if I don’t claim what I’m entitled to it will go to another illegal immigrant.
It’s undiagnosed until my xray but my GP is certain it’s osteo arthritis, age related, can’t really blame it on workIs the disability a result of the job or was it from doing something in your own time? I don't need to know, none of my business, but if I were in your position I think that might influence my decision on whether I claimed or not.
Respect for your Governor that shook your hand. That would go a long way with me as well.
My integrity is worth more than money, I believe I have always set a good example to new Officers, if I were to go for dismissal that would send the wrong example, too many money grabbers in the system alreadywhy the heck would you want to go without the money that you can have? They want rid of you, then make them pay. And don’t think of it as being a beggar, you’ve done the time and paid into the system, it’s time you got something out of it, or as you say it’ll go to a bloody illegal or some other form of snatcher - you ain’t one of them, get what you can if you can.
That would normally be offered but due to the prognosis from oh it’s clear that there’s nothing they could offer.Sorry to hear about you having to jump before being pushed, Derek. Just wondered if there was no way you could have been reassigned to other duties that would have allowed you to continue in the service. You have vast experience that will now be lost to junior officers.
As I’m partially retired I wouldn’t get six Months pay, I’d only get three Months however after over 40 years I would rather leave with my head held high & with dignity than holding on for the sake of three Months pay.
Regarding the pip, the Doctor who interviewed me for the oh hearing advised that I go for some form of disability pay, I am however in two minds over this, I don’t need the money & I think I would feel like a beggar but on the other hand as has been pointed out to me I have worked for 47 years & not claimed anything, Bev says I’m putting pride against pocket & if I don’t claim what I’m entitled to it will go to another illegal immigrant.
That's how I was reading it. With any remaining pension years paid.Forgive me for asking Derek but how does that work? I would expect retirement due to ill health?
& you should listen to what she is saying.. Ladies are generally far more pragmatic than us blokesBev says I’m putting pride against pocket & if I don’t claim what I’m entitled to it will go to another illegal immigrant.