09-27-2007, 03:29 AM | #21 |
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When I saw Pres. Hinckley speak on campus at BYU earlier this year, he was whisked away in a nice ride. Can't remember what it was, but it was the kind of car you notice. License plate said GORDONB. Pretty sweet.
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09-29-2007, 02:28 PM | #22 |
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I think some of the assumptions made are probably pretty accurate in the 'perks.' By this, I mean, I don't they actually receive a take home salary of more than $100,000. But, I believe they do get a housing stiped (living in SLC or outside), car/transportation, meals allowance, etc. When all of those are added in, no doubt, it is well well over $100K. I think the Church would keep the 'salary' lower than $100K just for appearances if it ever got out. And I think that it is probably smart to compensate them in different ways.
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And we can thank Henry Moyle for the less than helpful financial information that is put forward over the pulpit at conference. Before he almost bankrupted the Church, there was more detailed info provided. But then, as a reader of the DOM biography, this is nothing new to you.
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09-29-2007, 03:52 PM | #24 |
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The church owns a massive fleet of cars - think of all of the missions - and I know that as of 2005, President Packer, Elder Perry and Elder Holland were each driving a Toyota Avalon. My mission president had a Crown Victoria, but it was my understanding that it was his, he drove it from home.
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09-29-2007, 04:22 PM | #27 |
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That would suck to rage past an old guy going 50 and fly him the bird only to notice it's Tom smiling back at you.
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09-29-2007, 09:03 PM | #29 |
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I don't know how much GA's get paid. But I certainly would never lobby for it, nor would I be happy to get such a calling (not likely for me either way). This is far more than a 9-5 job. It swallows up your entire life. When I read the GBH biography I remember feeling exhausted at the end. I think the kind of work schedule he has maintained would crush or burn out a normal person.
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