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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Well yes this is correct of course but my point was that in both countries the vast majority are working.
Originally Posted by renth
(Post 9554337)
I don't believe this to be the case. In both countries the figures are horrifically manipulated to suit the government agendas, They don't count people with disabilities who want to work or people not on benefits for whatever reason or people who only work 1 hour a week when they want a full time job.
The unemployment figures are government statistics and as such should be assumed to be lies, just like the inflation figures. |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 9554370)
I hear what you are saying but do you really know anyone who is genuinely unemployed? I don't know anyone, apart from my wife and she's not looking and has not worked since 2003.
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
I don't personally know anyone who is unemployed in either country to be honest. I can't for 1 second take the inflation rate as serious having seen how everything has risen so sharply.
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Skills are the issues. I have had a hell of a time trying to fill three positions in our company. One is still open as despite advertising State wide on a range of mediums, I haven't had a CV from a single person worth even spending the time to interview.
The other two I have filled, but only had one suitable candidate for each position. |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by Red_V_Roger
(Post 9554489)
Skills are the issues. I have had a hell of a time trying to fill three positions in our company. One is still open as despite advertising State wide on a range of mediums, I haven't had a CV from a single person worth even spending the time to interview.
The other two I have filled, but only had one suitable candidate for each position. It's holding our project back. |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
I'm good at copying and pasting - any positions available?
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 9554370)
I hear what you are saying but do you really know anyone who is genuinely unemployed? I don't know anyone, apart from my wife and she's not looking and has not worked since 2003.
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 9554538)
Yes, me. Got 'let go' last week. Absolutely **** all out there that I could even begin to apply for.
Shit, I have such a cushy job but I have nightmares about what I'd do if I ever got "let go". |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by renth
(Post 9554563)
That's bullshit, sorry to hear that.
Shit, I have such a cushy job but I have nightmares about what I'd do if I ever got "let go". At least the sun's shining. ;) |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 9554370)
do you really know anyone who is genuinely unemployed? I don't know anyone
Originally Posted by renth
(Post 9554379)
No I don't
Originally Posted by chris955
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I don't personally know anyone
Monneypenny20 Sillyoldbag Turban Explorer Deadvim just a few that come to mind.........but they are just internet personas. |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Bugger, sorry to hear that. I think in the current climate we will be seeing many more.
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 9554538)
Yes, me. Got 'let go' last week. Absolutely **** all out there that I could even begin to apply for.
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
My BIL in the UK has just been told he will finish working at Christmas. He works for the company who maintain all the railway lines in the UK. They are cutting back on maintenance crews this year. My brother works for Landrover as a mechanic. 2 mechanics have been let go this year and he has been told to keep his ears out and if he gets a better offer then give it serious thought. My father and step mother worked for the MOD until 2 year ago and former colleagues are being made redundant, the MOD are making huge cuts.
Sadly it happening the world over. |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by dave99
(Post 9554197)
suprisingly the uk unemployment rate is 7.7% with aus being 5.1% I would have expected the uk to be much higher but I guess not
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
5.1% for australia
i thought the idea would be that if your going to make figures up, at least make them realistic ? |
Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
Originally Posted by renth
(Post 9554337)
I don't believe this to be the case. In both countries the figures are horrifically manipulated to suit the government agendas, They don't count people with disabilities who want to work or people not on benefits for whatever reason or people who only work 1 hour a week when they want a full time job.
The unemployment figures are government statistics and as such should be assumed to be lies, just like the inflation figures. The chances of a partner of an unemployed person being on $550 week is high so that's a LOT of unemployed people not being accounted for in the stats. Don't believe everything you read from governments:sneaky: |
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