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Recent content by The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Although in 1999 there were a vast number of roles. Can't quite imagine what a bust in the current market would look like.- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Rather interested in this one. Does this mean that they'll be jobs should you wish to keep working? There's also this current trend of large numbers 'on the sick'. I'm technically happen to keep going (at present) so in a way I this 'lack of workers' suits.- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
One thing I have noticed, certainly concerning front end stuff, is the number of new people have have poured into it in the last fiver years. Just look at the number of boot camps that popped up with the promise of good money after completing the course.- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
The best ones I've worked with, at least from a technical stand point, seem to be lone wolf types and rather temperamental which is a bit of a pain if you're working in a team. So what is a benefit on one hand is a rather destructive on the other.- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Cheers for the detailed account and that makes a lot of sense. Personally I would have thought the pre-1998 model better even if there were substantially fewer places. Impossible to rewind to that position though. How's the contractor market...- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Excellent and good point. Sorry for drifting off.- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
For broadband, mobile contracts, clothes and food it does seem to work.- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
It depends on where you go in the UK; some regions charge less in fees (NI caught my eye at £36K plus £10K 'mandatory clinical placement levy') others just the straight £46K (Imperial for example). The bottom line appears to be £40K/year plus now for medical students from overseas which ever way...- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
I thought the USS, the pension scheme which covers pre-92 universities, is now in surplus. Some mad turn round, although the previous valuation was March 2000 when the markets were completely on their arse with Covid. Drifted slightly off topic so I will add that the market still looks bad. I...- The_Equalizer
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I'm more trying to work out why they went from a situation of no tuition fees and a relatively low number of foreign students (so up to the late 1990s) to the current situation. The fees were supposed to be flexible, dominated by market forces. So a not so good university would cost less than a...- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Okay, so the huge expansion of university places meant the old system (1 in 10 in the dying days of zero course fees) would never work and universities now all have to self fund. Dare I say 1 in 2 is nuts and devalues a degree, or at least means there are large numbers with degrees that won't be...- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Yes, foreign students are purely a cash cow for universities. At £46billon one if the figures are to be believed. For example, medicine is £30K plus £10K to use the NHS facilities. That's per year. What on earth has happened that universities need foreign student income to survive? My suspicion...- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Perhaps I didn't put it clearly? Basically I'm agreeing with what you've just said. Integration per se which has sensible limits and brings in educated, productive people fine. The last 20 years haven't worked like that. New Labour called any one who objected racist and the Conservatives, well...- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
Any other policies the Government requires guidance on? :laugh Most people, with a sensible head on their shoulders, aren't too worried by immigration per se provided there are sound reasons for doing so and within set boundaries. Say, educated grafters who at least attempt to 'fit in'. It's...- The_Equalizer
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State of the Market
The other key factor being anyone earning less that £38K-ish/year is here at net cost to the UK. Their tax base doesn't cover what, on average, is spent. Put simply, the UK is importing people at a cost to tax payers for the benefit of business alone. I sometimes wonder if the there's any kind...- The_Equalizer
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