- UK nurse revealed the NHS statistics of her salary after tax payment.
- Despite her decent earnings, Viola pointed out that nurses should be earning more within the NHS system, especially considering the responsibilities they bear.
- Viola highlighted the disparity between health workers in the private sector and those in government establishments.
On today’s episode of things that make it to the social media space, a UK nurse revealed the NHS statistics of her salary after tax payment.
Viola, a band 6 nurse working with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), took to TikTok to disclose her monthly post-tax earnings, which range from N1.7 million to N2 million.
In her revelation, she expressed that despite her earnings being substantial, there is still room for improvement within the NHS, as nurses deserve higher compensation for the essential work they perform.
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UK nurse revealed the NHS statistics of her salary
Viola’s observation shed light on the discrepancy between the remuneration of health workers in the private sector versus government establishments.
She noted that those in the private sector enjoy considerably higher salaries. As a mental health nurse in the UK, Viola acknowledged the uncertainty of her earnings, which can vary, making it challenging to predict stability in her monthly pay.
This disclosure sparked reactions from her followers, with some expressing admiration for her earnings while others recognized the need for better compensation within the NHS.
@Ayo Robbin: “Why does your salaries go up and down?”
@Sally: “Oh my dear don’t lie to us. Mental nurses earn more than what you are saying. Are you a carer or nurse? Please don’t discourage people.”
@Nya: “Those saying support work pays more how many hours a week are you working?”
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Nurse laments unbearable life after relocating to UK
In other news, a leaked chat revealed the frustrations and pain of a Nigerian nurse who traveled to the United Kingdom for work.
The chat, exposed by Nigerian man, Phillip Obin, indicated that the lady, who is a friend, recently relocated abroad to work as a nurse.
Phillip shared a screenshot of his conversation with her via his verified Twitter account on January 5.
