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By *otgirl32 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ashton Under Lyne

Totally off most of the topics posted here but I think I'll probably get the most honest suggestions here

A GF of mine has suggested I look at a secretarial job at a post and plush coorporate office she works in as an administrative assistant. I currently work for the NHS as a medical secretary. She says I'll be paid at the "high end" of what a secretary makes. But it's a corporate job while NHS is secure.

What is

1. A "high end" secretary's salary does anyone have an rough figure in mind?

2. Does anyone think leaving the NHS is a sensible thing to do?

Thank you in advance

Gail

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"Totally off most of the topics posted here but I think I'll probably get the most honest suggestions here

A GF of mine has suggested I look at a secretarial job at a post and plush coorporate office she works in as an administrative assistant. I currently work for the NHS as a medical secretary. She says I'll be paid at the "high end" of what a secretary makes. But it's a corporate job while NHS is secure.

What is

1. A "high end" secretary's salary does anyone have an rough figure in mind?

2. Does anyone think leaving the NHS is a sensible thing to do?

Thank you in advance

Gail"

The salary will depend on the type of corporation / industry you move into and of course where in the country you are based.

You could take your knowledge and easily transfer into the private medical world.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Depends on the company and part of the country I guess, but around here in Yorkshire I doubt it would be more than 22k at the top end...

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By *ongueTwistMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

if they want to offer you the job go in and set your requirements if they do not provide you with the salary and benefits up front. i would imagine you have a quite a good pension which probably wont be matched by the private sector but it may have an overall better monthly net pay to merit the jump.

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By *nnocentimesMan
over a year ago

over there by that tree

London you could be looking at 25k - 55k

I just googled and found a medical secretary at 45k - 55k in Edinburgh.

I say average though would be around 22k - 35k + perks....

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead


"Totally off most of the topics posted here but I think I'll probably get the most honest suggestions here

A GF of mine has suggested I look at a secretarial job at a post and plush coorporate office she works in as an administrative assistant. I currently work for the NHS as a medical secretary. She says I'll be paid at the "high end" of what a secretary makes. But it's a corporate job while NHS is secure.

What is

1. A "high end" secretary's salary does anyone have an rough figure in mind?

2. Does anyone think leaving the NHS is a sensible thing to do?

Thank you in advance

Gail"

Never assume a nhs job is secure. Go with what feels right.

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By *otgirl32 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ashton Under Lyne

I think the offer will be around £30K. Right now I get £24K + some change

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

Have you looked at the pension implications? Have you been given any information on this employer's pension scheme?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nhs pension and retirement age is usually a plus. You’ll need to balance the pros and cons of both and, see which you’d be more comfortable with.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I was a legal secretary for years and years for a large corporate law firm....but got made redundant.

I’d say stick with the NHS to be honest, if you’re happy.

Obviously if not happy then a move may be good.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Go for the job interview and see what you think of the company, your boss and the working environment.

Even if you do decide to stick with your current job you could use this job offer as a bargaining tool when your pay review/appraisal comes around

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By *ooneyloubylouWoman
over a year ago

Rotherham


"Depends on the company and part of the country I guess, but around here in Yorkshire I doubt it would be more than 22k at the top end..."

Agree, I work for a global corporate and our secretaries are paid the same as our customer service staff.

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By *otgirl32 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ashton Under Lyne


"Depends on the company and part of the country I guess, but around here in Yorkshire I doubt it would be more than 22k at the top end...

Agree, I work for a global corporate and our secretaries are paid the same as our customer service staff."

Yeh I hear you. This is not a medical secretary position (which is a higher skillset) it's an ordinary secretary but in a much more posh and "rich" organization

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By *otgirl32 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ashton Under Lyne


"Go for the job interview and see what you think of the company, your boss and the working environment.

Even if you do decide to stick with your current job you could use this job offer as a bargaining tool when your pay review/appraisal comes around "

Good point, thanks

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

Thank god for my NHS pension.

Self employed on maybe £15k

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Serious question - is 'secretary' still a job title? You don't really seem to see so many around now, it's always admin something or other.

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

I work in the private healthcare sector and have a PA

I pay her handsomely

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places


"Go for the job interview and see what you think of the company, your boss and the working environment.

Even if you do decide to stick with your current job you could use this job offer as a bargaining tool when your pay review/appraisal comes around "

Good advice

Your profile, OP, also suggests you have a rather nice set of breasts

If it's a male doing the interviewing, this could stand you in jolly good stead when it comes to discussing / negotiating salary...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the offer will be around £30K. Right now I get £24K + some change

"

You are very lucky the NHS secs around here got downbanded and will be on about 20k.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Totally off most of the topics posted here but I think I'll probably get the most honest suggestions here

"

You may well be right!


"A GF of mine has suggested I look at a secretarial job at a post and plush coorporate office she works in as an administrative assistant. I currently work for the NHS as a medical secretary. She says I'll be paid at the "high end" of what a secretary makes. But it's a corporate job while NHS is secure.

What is

1. A "high end" secretary's salary does anyone have an rough figure in mind?

2. Does anyone think leaving the NHS is a sensible thing to do?

Thank you in advance

Gail"

1. A very experienced 'can do' PA can earn between £45-55K. But in the corporate world you will really have to work for that. There are hidden costs. A smart employer will expect you to dress appropriately, so more spending on work clothes.

2. The NHS is better on pensions and holidays and is very unlikely to downsize.

For a £6K difference, I would say the economic benefit is marginal when you consider what you are giving up.

Really, it comes down to are you happy where you are?

HTH

Q

PS: Cute bum

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Moving for more money isn't always the answer, although it might seem appealing at the time - and £6k is not that big a leap.

As others have said you need to weigh up the pros and cons of both - and things you may not have thought of like will you have to commute further for the other job (with the additional costs both financial and time that might involve), if you get overtime now, would the new position also pay it (corporates usually expect you to work longer hours and often without overtime) and little things like those can all add up.

Even taking things like how demanding your current role is compared to the new one all counts.

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