Public Sector workers discounts

[laputa01]

Hi guys,

So I've been working in the LEA for about 6 years and during this time i have only ever seen one discount for Public Sector workers. I know the police can get discounts on Gas and Electrics.

 

It will be good to share these deals if there are any with fellow Public Sector Workers.

 

I ll get the ball rolling: Zurich Insurance, i think they do a 10% discount for PSWs.

 

A

[Jamman960]

I know the NHS has a lot of discounts arranged - see NHSdiscounts.com and also frequently email their staff with very low price office 2k7 bundles etc, I'd guess the police probably do the same sort of thing but I don't think many other public sector workers are looked after in the same way.

 

Councils etc just aren't as united as the NHS/Police force appear to be so won't have the clout behind them to arrange such discounts with large retailers.

 

Many small places like costa coffee will do 50% discounts for the police but I doubt they'd even consider extending this to other public sector employees.

[damienharrison]

I know Leeds LEA offer discounts with Gym membership etc

[matt40k]

Should have been a bit in your "starter pack" with a list of the discounts etc.

 

 

Suffolk is:

http://www.scc-plus.co.uk

Edited April 17, 2009 by matt40k

[m25man]

In the public sector you are all over paid, retire early and have inflation proof pensions !

You probably have a second job that pays cash.

What makes you think you deserve discounts as well!

 

Joke..

[sparkeh]

.....Ok back on topic

 

If you work for Leicestershire then they have a quite useful scheme called 'Just Rewards'

Unfortunately the info on it has been moved from its own website onto EIS (needle in haystack) but worth a look at - I quite a reduction on gym membership.

[matt40k]

Public sector generally has good benefits, never going to be as good as Games Workshop tho.

[Marci]

Hmmm.... discounted MOT via Council's Commercial Vehicle Testing Station for all staff.

Free use of all Council-operated leisure centres.

Discounts on all Council-operated services (eg: Skip hire via waste management dept etc etc)

 

They're the only perks that anyone uses with any success around here iirc.

[Ex-MGSTech]

http://www.edugeek.net/forums/links/26204-educational-discount-tyres-up-40-off.html

[russdev]

Public sector generally has good benefits, never going to be as good as Games Workshop tho.

 

What rewards do they get then (neighbour works for them see what I can tease him about)

 

Russ

[torledo]

In the public sector you are all over paid, retire early and have inflation proof pensions !

You probably have a second job that pays cash.

What makes you think you deserve discounts as well!

 

Joke..

 

fair point i reckon.

[pete]

What rewards do they get then (neighbour works for them see what I can tease him about)

 

Russ

 

iirc they have an in-house pub.

[somabc]

In the public sector you are all over paid, retire early and have inflation proof pensions !

You probably have a second job that pays cash.

What makes you think you deserve discounts as well!

 

Joke..

 

That should read, used to have inflation proof pensions, retire early etc. Unfortunately now public sector jobs are low paid, final salary pension schemes are closed, the rules changing for existing members and the likely retirement age in the future will be 75+

Edited April 19, 2009 by somabc

[theriver]

iirc they have an in-house pub.

 

But is that a real pub, or do they just get together and pretend they're in a pub? ;-)

[leco]

Maybe it's a virtual pub?

[jamesb]

But is that a real pub, or do they just get together and pretend they're in a pub? ;-)

 

At the head office they have a pub, and micro-brewery if I recall correctly, called Bugman's. Good beer, and reasonable prices.

[zag]

Reading Borough council offer corporate membership in all their gyms. Its about a 25% saving on the normal price.

[stephenleak]

That should read, used to have inflation proof pensions, retire early etc. Unfortunately now public sector jobs are low paid, final salary pension schemes are closed, the rules changing for existing members and the likely retirement age in the future will be 75+

 

I can't afford any of the things our local council has discounts for, even with them.

[laserblazer]

I emailed our LEA HR Dept to ask but have not had a reply.

[gibbo_ap]

i learnt a long time ago that we here can use the swimming baths in town and any other county council baths.....off peak......finishes at 4!

 

i called up and said the only discount that i am aware of i cant take advantage of as i work the only time its on, they sounded intrigued and said they would call back.....was about a month ago now lol

 

we also get junk in our pay slips too but even with offers and discount i find it ore expensive that most places any way. either that or its selling mobility scooters or something else i would never need

[Guest coquet636]

In Northumberland we get discounts advertised every month on our wage slip for things like cheaper car insurance and discounts on boiler cover and the like. Once tried the car insurance and it was still cheaper to go elsewhere so was of no use!!! but will keep looking and trying. .