To think it’s ridiculous that an extra Bank Holiday has been announced in Scotland because they’ve qualified for the World Cup?

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Just that really?

What if every country who qualifies decided to do this?

What about other sports?

Who do you think the government raises tax from?

People like me who worked in the public sector.

Who’s pay comes from central government funds, which comes from taxes raised on people outwith the public sector. There is no country on earth that is able to survive without private enterprise funding it.

Your grammar is appalling. Couldn’t understand a word of it.

You would never get a job in the public sector due to this.

Shocking eh? I’m Scottish and have no interest in football but I’ll enjoy the holiday - especially now I know it annoys you! If this is all you have to annoy you I pity you.

Your comprehension is appalling, as is your attempt to shame someone for using ‘Who’s’ Instead of ‘whose’?.

Thank you. Appreciate the post from someone who obviously works in the “private” sector.

I don't think it matters employers don't have to honour Bank Holidays - mine doesn't . Many small employers won't lots of industries won't so it makes v little different.

It's bonkers. I'd have preferred a bank holiday when Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon final. Football is way over regarded in Scotland. We are shite at it. We are much better in other sports but they get little recognition. Some councils are refusing to grant the holiday.

I can absolutely guarantee you that more people in Scotland are interested in the football than gave a shit about the Queen dying or the King getting a new hat.

it may be news but public sector workers pay tax too…isn’t the public sector the biggest employer in Scotland? Happy to be corrected if this isn’t the case though

!!! Who funds the tax!??

It’s down to each individual local authority to choose whether they go or the public holiday or not. I work for a local authority that has chosen not to take it as a public holiday, so it’s a working day as normal. Whilst I would have loved an additional day off work, as a tax payer I agree that it shouldn’t take place due to the state of the authorities finances and the fact they have increased council tax whilst cutting services - it would have been irresponsible.

Public service workers.

I don't think you know how taxation works.

Public sector workers do not contribute tax unless they earn more than they pay in tax. This extra bank holiday is an absolute disgrace.

I doubt there are many employees, Public Sector or otherwise, who pay more in tax than their total salaries.

Most places aren't getting it though.... (Maybe the banks are, but not in education, healthcare, etc.)