Civil servants get extra holidays and bonus pay for taking up ‘hardship posts’… in exotic holiday spots including Bali, the Maldives and Abu Dhabi
Civil servants posted to certain overseas locations are being given extra annual leave and additional pay under a "hardship posting" allowance scheme, despite some of the destinations involved being popular holiday spots such as Bali, the Maldives and Abu Dhabi. The arrangement has drawn criticism, with the term "hardship" being questioned given that the postings…
- Civil servants get bonus pay and leave for "hardship postings"
- Locations include Bali, the Maldives and Abu Dhabi
- Critics question calling desirable holiday spots "hardship" posts