- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Desperate jobseeker sets himself alight outside Selly Oak jobcentre
Collapse
X
-
-
Originally posted by petergriffin View PostI'm pretty sure many 17yo's dads don't have the same contacts as you do (have).
OTOH, my son has flatly stated that he does not want to work in a shop. He says there are no jobs. So he has no job and hence no money.
Q.E.D.
Note:
I base all my opinions on global economics and politics on small town anecdotal evidenceComment
-
Being locked up is better than being on fire. Who can think of the best way of getting locked up without inconveniencing people too much.
Take a sledgehammer to police cars or to public property?
Commit a crime that has a potential reward, so that you win either way. But what crime?Comment
-
Originally posted by Platypus View PostIf my 17 year old daughter can get a job, I'm sure anyone can. Those that don't want to work don't. Those that do, do. IMO.
He also does a lot of voluntary work to feel as if he has some purpose, so he's not sitting around doing sweet FA.I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
Pogle is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
CUK University Challenge Champions 2010
CUK University Challenge Champions 2012Comment
-
Originally posted by Pogle View PostI'll mention that to my 50 year old brother, who is unemployed and has to live with his parents. He gets sent to 'jobs' where he is supposed to work for only his dole money in the hope that there will be a proper job at the end of it. Its just used by unscrupulous people to get cheap labour for a few weeks, then they get someone else in for free. Rinse and repeat.
He also does a lot of voluntary work to feel as if he has some purpose, so he's not sitting around doing sweet FA.
The unscrupulous turn those back to work schemes into a scam.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
-
Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostFrom the comments
"mike1
11:10 AM on 29/6/2012
another sad story.
this the goverment we have elected.they want you to pay taxes for what?there own salaries.
no jobs.no benefits,nowhere to go,what are you supposed to do?
i now a lot of people who geniunely want to work but no jobs,the benefit staff simply drag there decission as long as possible,leaving no option but to make them homeless or turn to crime.
this is a wake up call to the shamefull staff who decide on benefits.
there are many highley skilled or educated people who simply cannot even get a minimum pay manual job! what are you supposed to do?
I know many of you think that there are many jobs out there but you cannot expect a 50y to lift 20kg,machine operator to be a secertary,plumber to be a finnancial adviser,criminal to be a lawyer and so on........
shame on DWP,JOBCENTRES,THE COALITION GOVERMENT."
Yeah you can. You expect those at the top of the rung to come down the ladder a bit. There is and always will be work for this who want it.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
-
Originally posted by Pogle View PostI'll mention that to my 50 year old brother, who is unemployed and has to live with his parents. He gets sent to 'jobs' where he is supposed to work for only his dole money in the hope that there will be a proper job at the end of it. Its just used by unscrupulous people to get cheap labour for a few weeks, then they get someone else in for free. Rinse and repeat.
I wouldn't suggest we do away with benefits and minimum wage legislation, but I think everybody should accept that by choosing to have these things we are also choosing a certain amount of unemployment.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
-
Originally posted by darmstadt View PostWould you employ this person if this is the state of his education?While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
-
Originally posted by VectraMan View PostBut it does prove that there's a "job", at least the company has a requirement for somebody, and it's the benefit system that is perverting the job market.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
-
Jobcentres are shockingly inefficient. Benefits frequently stop without reason, because of an error on their side, and the claimant has to jump through hoops to get them reinstated. Not surprised people become desperate.Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment