News reports are splashing that Tony Blair will take up a part time position with New York based JP Morgan Chase, on a salary of US$987,000. For ten to fifteen days a year, no doubt to impress clients, or get the inside track on Middle Eastern politics, it works out very nicely. It'll go some way to paying off the mortgage on the house he purchased in Connaught Square, late in his premiership.
"We operate our business all over the world, and Tony Blair will bring our
leaders and clients a unique and invaluable global perspective that is
especially critical in turbulent times like these," said Jamie Dimon, chairman
and CEO of the company.
Good on him for making the most of life after 10 Downing Street. For those politicians who claim they are underpaid, this should be stark motivation to make it to the very top, so that opportunities such as this open up. Either that or make sure that your safe seat, stays safe and that you keep it.
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