I have been offered a new job in london and they have informed me of the salary i will be on - however they didn't say if this included 'london waiting'. I was wondring if anyone knows how this works - for example, do all businesses in london exclude LW when quoting salaries or not - and also how much is LW. Enlighten me (serious answers only):
2006-09-24 20:36:08 · 9 answers · asked by LL L 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No..that's 'London weighting' - introduced 32 years ago to cater for the higher costs of living in the capital by Unison.
As for 'London waiting' - of course it waits...for the next American craze/influx of stars who want to reside there (from country in question) - always has!
Nice one, Mark E!
2006-09-24 20:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm really not sure on this one because i have to be honest with you I've never heard of 'London waiting'. Not being funny but don't you think you should try to explain what it means's for those of us who don't understand? We might be able to give you some honest answer's then. You could always try using the net, put what ever it is you want to know in the search or failing that you could just speak to the manager who has just given you the job. That is the first thing i don if I'm not sure about anything when having an interview i ask, that way i always know where i stand.
2006-09-25 08:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salary you've been quoted willl include a London weighting (but am not sure that's a term used much anymore because any salary offer will take into account where you're based)
London waiting gags are too easy.. congestion, the tube, cabbies, trying to park your car, finding a friendly smile, customer service...
2006-09-24 21:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mark E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most companies in London offer the 'London Waiting' as part of the salary. But it would show as an addition on your wage slip. You could wait until you get your wage slip to see how it's broken down or just phone the company's wages department & ask them. It's not being too forward, it's something you need to know.
2006-09-24 20:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salary they've quoted is what you'll get. If there is a LW as part of the deal, they would have informed you about it. If you're unsure, double check with someone in the company.
2006-09-24 20:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salary that they have told you is what you'll get. Not all companies offer a London weighting.
2006-09-24 20:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by Simon B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me explain..not sure what this LW means, but London doesn't wait for no one!
2006-09-24 20:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
all decent companies offer london waiting and it should be included in the figure you have been quoted....
2006-09-24 20:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is London Waiting?
2006-09-24 20:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by Jeezuss Jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋