I work for a very successful heavy engineering company who have projects and clients world wide.

We have a profit share twice per year, good wages, and good holidays. Our working conditions are little short of fab. No complaints at all. And this is a UK company.

Last year we had our profit share because everyone in the company worked hard and earned it. But we went without our annual rise. We chose to support the company not squeeze it 'cos its my right and I know my rights gov'.

Not all companies are the same. Dont tar them all with the same brush. Our directors have hugh responsibilities, and if I was in their position, which I am glad I'm not, I would want to be paid well for carrying that responsibility. I am PA to the MD and the board of Directors and I know the hours they put in, on call 24/7, working late into the night, travelling to the other side of the world at a days notice, and for that they are very well paid and I dont begrudge them one penny.