angrypenguin Posted May 29, 2018 Report Posted May 29, 2018 After the urging by several friends to run as a MPP in Ontario if I had decided to stay here, I looked into the job, the salary, and the benefits. HOLY MOLY. These guys are woefully underpaid, and their pensions SUCK. In many ways, being a teacher in Ontario is better, or a police officer. SERIOUSLY. Look, I'm all for cutting public spending but it really shouldn't surprise anyone that our MPPs all suck. Quote My views are my own and not those of my employer.
scribblet Posted May 29, 2018 Report Posted May 29, 2018 I guess their pensions really do suck... how good are their pension really Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
angrypenguin Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Posted May 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, scribblet said: I guess their pensions really do suck... how good are their pension really You mean how terrible? http://www.frank-klees.on.ca/Newsroom/FS_WhatDoesAnMPPgetPaidOct_9_12.htm Teachers/cops/fire/ems folks have better pensions and salaries than our MPPs, or I guess your MPPs Quote My views are my own and not those of my employer.
scribblet Posted May 29, 2018 Report Posted May 29, 2018 MPPs don't get a pension but that's no reason to want to run for public office. Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
Michael Hardner Posted May 29, 2018 Report Posted May 29, 2018 https://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/canada-politics/outgoing-ontario-mpps-earn-2-8-million-severance-202827223.html How many Ontarians get a pension ? According to this a one-term MPP will get 6 months payout. Generally the private sector doesn't get this. The PCs, I believe, set the current terms expressly to prevent people running for government to get rich. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
angrypenguin Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Posted May 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, scribblet said: MPPs don't get a pension but that's no reason to want to run for public office. Sure, but the total depressing salary is a reason not to, that and the fact that you have 0 job security. Quote My views are my own and not those of my employer.
eyeball Posted May 30, 2018 Report Posted May 30, 2018 17 hours ago, scribblet said: MPPs don't get a pension but that's no reason to want to run for public office. Probably looks good on a resume...who needs a pension with a revolving door or two awaiting you after your term in office? Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
angrypenguin Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, eyeball said: Probably looks good on a resume...who needs a pension with a revolving door or two awaiting you after your term in office? I would argue "qualified" folks. Sure, if you are on your way up the career ladder a MPP title is great. That said for those of us already making twice the salary who could make more, there's no way in hell we'd leave our jobs to become a MPP. While INCOME IS NOT an indicator as far as whether or not one would be successful serving the public, I think it is safe to say it is an indicator to years in the workplace, and the more you make, the more years you probably have spent "at work". I'd rather have a seasoned MPP than the trifecta of kids running for the Niagara seat. Quote My views are my own and not those of my employer.
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