Reply to: State of the Market

[SchumiStars]

Got an idea.

https://youtu.be/n4zeLLOGu0k?si=WV-UINGNGTmVtF15

[sadkingbilly]

Hit that block button, problem solved. Then you can focus on your much bigger issue, of being one of life's oxygen thieves.

ooer, getting testy now. still, makes a change from the pathetic whining, i suppose

[escapeUK]

or perpetually whinging, like you, you mean?

Hit that block button, problem solved. Then you can focus on your much bigger issue, of being one of life's oxygen thieves.

[sadkingbilly]

Spend your time doing work rather than tossing it off on forums and you won't notice.

or perpetually whinging, like you, you mean?

[escapeUK]

geez! are you still here?? i mean, really?

Spend your time doing work rather than tossing it off on forums and you won't notice.

[sadkingbilly]

Yet another sign of an economy where the majority does not have disposable money to spend. Mortgages, energy, food etc all far too much. And the occupational government thinks they are going to raise taxes in October! Its starmageddon. I honest think we are in for a real winter of discontent. Not the boomer pretend one where people were just a bit miffed.

geez! are you still here?? i mean, really?

[escapeUK]

TGI Friday has gone bust, it is not a good market for pot washers or busboys.

Yet another sign of an economy where the majority does not have disposable money to spend. Mortgages, energy, food etc all far too much. And the occupational government thinks they are going to raise taxes in October! Its starmageddon. I honest think we are in for a real winter of discontent. Not the boomer pretend one where people were just a bit miffed.

[hungry_hog]

Did anyone ever goto TGI Fridays?

For me in mid 90s, very much a late teens "early days of meals out with mates" type place. Similar to Old Orleans, Garfunkels, Chiquito etc. You would have 3 courses and a cocktail for 30 quid max.

Once working and earning decent money we realised there are better places. Still better than Nando's though!

[Snooky]

Did anyone ever goto TGI Fridays?

We used to go every so often when the kids were young, it was noisy but fine. Now they're all adults, they went there the other day for a meal for the first time in years and said it was so-so, lots of their favourites were no longer on the menu. Couple of days later, they go into administration! No connection, I'm sure

[avonleigh]

Did anyone ever goto TGI Fridays?

Used to go regularly. Kids loved it. However, last two times we went was an awful experience. So not surprised by this. Real shame as it was a nice restaurant before.

[SussexSeagull]

Did anyone ever goto TGI Fridays?

Apparently not!

[SchumiStars]

TGI Friday has gone bust, it is not a good market for pot washers or busboys.

Did anyone ever goto TGI Fridays?

[BlueSharp]

TGI Friday has gone bust, it is not a good market for pot washers or busboys.

[TheDude]

Just getting my feet under the table at my new public sector gig and it turns out plans to hand development to a large consultancy with a reputation for low pay and shoddy work have been brought forward and all subcontractors are at risk.

Looks like this could be my shortest ever gig and I have just gone through all the effort of starting a new company.

[willendure]

Even assuming that things are going sideways, you'd think that some projects would emerge at some stage. Otherwise how the hell are companies making money? there's only so many people you can sack to fake profits.

There are a lot of zombie companies right now, and a still approaching wall of zombie refinance. This means companies that borrowed cheaply in 2020 when interest rates were low, but are debt reliant and not profitable, will see 5 year loans mature in 2025 that they must refinance-or-die. If interest rates are put back low, its because of an emergency, it does not necessarily mean money will be available to all at good rates, since loan conditions will also be tighter. For example, in 2009, rates were very low but banks were not lending.

https://fortune.com/2024/06/07/zombi...ar-debt-loans/