I used to work as a lifeguard, in a public swimming pool and I recieved exactly the same wage as Laura. Now, we lifeguards undergo an initial weeks worth of training and then monthly updates for what is, essentially, a very easy job. The fact that I was paid the same hourly rate for a casual post as ambulance staff get for one of the toughest jobs is staggering, and something that the Government should have been forced to act on years ago.