I have reached a point where I need to draw a halt to having to comment on all the queries that have been raised here on coronavirus pay issues. It's not that I do not care: I do with a passion. But there are a number of real problems.
First, I can't offer personal advice: that is not allowed by my professional regulators.
Second, as I have said to almost every person who has asked, we simply do not know answers as yet so I am little more informed than most people are. Please wait until the govenment announces anything and then seek advice.
And third, I have had coronavirus and am still very tired as a result and am not working normally.
My aim on this blog is to report and challenge government strategy in an attempt to contribute to the support that we will all need to survive COVID-19 with a fair proportion of our businesses and economy intact. But to help me do that can I request that you do not ask me to comment on your personal circumstances as they are affected by any issues that appear on this blog? There are numerous advisers in your local community that could help and, in particular, the Citizens Advice Service. You could also find willing advisors on the internet.
I repeat, with regret, I cannot comment on matters that affect you on an individual basis.
Your understanding would be appreciated.
In the meantime, this from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales might help.
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Well said Richard, personal advice is not nor should it be part of your remit. You are not our Aunt Marge. What I have found interesting as evidenced by the advice sought is the sheer variety of your readership. That so many of your readers ask you to help them in this manner is a testament to the trust they place in you. A trust built up over many years by the quality of your blogs. Now as to my personal problem…………
I can’t help you with that one!!!
🙂
My statement for those seeking help from you is to reflect on why you are asking Richard and to remember that a lot of it has to do with who was voted into power last December of last year to erm………..run the country.
Remember this moment folks, remember!!
I have a personal request that I do hope you will consider. Please look after yourself!!
Thanks
I am trying…
It is hard when there is so much to do
You must be completely knackered Richard.
I feel like it’s a full time job just reading the blogs, comments and digesting what’s been discussed.
Your having to write the stuff, moderate and publish comments.
As well as discussing policy ideas with other colleagues in the big wide world.
Hats off to you!
Please keep it going but do look after yourself!
I assure you this is 25% of my workload right now
I have five other large projects running simultaneously at present, all demanding attention and work