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[Banjax]

These employees have heroically decided to face the wrath of public opinion, defy the governments pleas and reward themselves billions in bonuses this year.

And thats not all, the bonuses are down this year on last (slightly) so who among us could argue then that they fully deserve the 20-40% basic salary increase to compensate - its only right, as the rest of the private and public sector are forced to freeze or cut pay, these noble merchant bankers are taking one for the team, taking the burden of hate and media anger on their well padded shoulders......sniff.......sorry something in my eye 

please give generously...oh...i know you have already (around £2k per taxpayer) but please, give all you can and then some more - and remember these proud warriors of finance are singlehandedly keeping us afloat - they're doing all the work and making all the money for all of us (actually mainly for them, but thats not important right now) and i'm sure these majestic creatures are working tirelessly on our behalf deciding what small businesses to lend to in order to best help themselves our society to grow loads of money for the banks

give what you can - and if you cant - borrow it then give 

[Steve Brookman]

They rake it in whilst we have to cut back.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

These employees have heroically decided to face the wrath of public opinion, defy the governments pleas and reward themselves billions in bonuses this year.

And thats not all, the bonuses are down this year on last (slightly) so who among us could argue then that they fully deserve the 20-40% basic salary increase to compensate - its only right, as the rest of the private and public sector are forced to freeze or cut pay, these noble merchant bankers are taking one for the team, taking the burden of hate and media anger on their well padded shoulders......sniff.......sorry something in my eye 

please give generously...oh...i know you have already (around £2k per taxpayer) but please, give all you can and then some more - and remember these proud warriors of finance are singlehandedly keeping us afloat - they're doing all the work and making all the money for all of us (actually mainly for them, but thats not important right now) and i'm sure these majestic creatures are working tirelessly on our behalf deciding what small businesses to lend to in order to best help themselves our society to grow loads of money for the banks

give what you can - and if you cant - borrow it then give 

Don't get me started BJ......

[geoffr70]

I don't think it's quite so black and white as that

[albitz]

The vast majority of banks didnt take a penny of taxpayers money. They are private companies paying employees what they consider them to be worth, from the profits that have been generated for the business by those employees. Its no-ones business but theirs.
The ones which are partially tax payer owned - thats a different conversation.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Never beleave the press, loads of other companies are doing the same and nobodies asking the question of them.

I wonder how much the BP top brass will get......

[albitz]

Speaking of BP. It was heartening to see that the report which came out yeaterday spread the blame between BP,Haliburton and Transocean. Which is the way it should have been rather than villifying "British Petroleum" - a company which actually ceased to exist around 1997.
The shares have risen approx 15% in the last 4 months. quite a nice return.

[albitz]

These employees have heroically decided to face the wrath of public opinion, defy the governments pleas and reward themselves billions in bonuses this year.

And thats not all, the bonuses are down this year on last (slightly) so who among us could argue then that they fully deserve the 20-40% basic salary increase to compensate - its only right, as the rest of the private and public sector are forced to freeze or cut pay, these noble merchant bankers are taking one for the team, taking the burden of hate and media anger on their well padded shoulders......sniff.......sorry something in my eye 

please give generously...oh...i know you have already (around £2k per taxpayer) but please, give all you can and then some more - and remember these proud warriors of finance are singlehandedly keeping us afloat - they're doing all the work and making all the money for all of us (actually mainly for them, but thats not important right now) and i'm sure these majestic creatures are working tirelessly on our behalf deciding what small businesses to lend to in order to best help [s]themselves[/s] our society to grow loads of money for the banks

give what you can - and if you cant - borrow it then give 

1.If you want your 2k back, just buy a few shares in RBS,Lloyds etc. sit back and wait a few years until they reach the right price and then cash them in - seemples.

They are extremely risk averse these days, not surprisingly. It was lending money to people who couldnt afford to pay it back - under pressure and encouragement from left wing politicians - which started the problems in the first place.

[Amigo]

Don't know enough to comment on this one suffice to say i'm sure some fat gats are getting annual bonuses that would pay off most of our mortgages. The sucesessful should be paid accordingly but it's a bitter pill to swallow none the less.
    While we're at it i have no sympathy with anyone private or public sector whinging about having a pay rise below the rate of inflation. Shut up & be thankful for what you've got. I've had NO pay rise in 7 years but my job is safe. I can get by but a bit more would be nice!!!!

[albitz]

Quite agree Guy. No- one has a god given right to annual pay rises without regard to the financial position of their employer, wether the employer is the taxpayer or a private company.

[Banjax]

These employees have heroically decided to face the wrath of public opinion, defy the governments pleas and reward themselves billions in bonuses this year.

And thats not all, the bonuses are down this year on last (slightly) so who among us could argue then that they fully deserve the 20-40% basic salary increase to compensate - its only right, as the rest of the private and public sector are forced to freeze or cut pay, these noble merchant bankers are taking one for the team, taking the burden of hate and media anger on their well padded shoulders......sniff.......sorry something in my eye 

please give generously...oh...i know you have already (around £2k per taxpayer) but please, give all you can and then some more - and remember these proud warriors of finance are singlehandedly keeping us afloat - they're doing all the work and making all the money for all of us (actually mainly for them, but thats not important right now) and i'm sure these majestic creatures are working tirelessly on our behalf deciding what small businesses to lend to in order to best help [s]themselves[/s] our society to grow loads of money for the banks

give what you can - and if you cant - borrow it then give 

1.If you want your 2k back, just buy a few shares in RBS,Lloyds etc. sit back and wait a few years until they reach the right price and then cash them in - seemples.

They are extremely risk averse these days, not surprisingly. It was lending money to people who couldnt afford to pay it back - under pressure and encouragement from left wing politicians - which started the problems in the first place.

thats the trouble - we all gave them money, but the share certificates must've got lost in the post