Unemployment on the rise again.
Aug 12th 2011, 6:44 am
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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.
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 unemployment figures are government statistics and as such should be assumed to be lies, just like the inflation figures.
Aug 12th 2011, 6:44 am
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
No I don't but I've heard tales of people struggling to get work, in many different industries. I believe the real un(der)employment figure is much higher than stated, just like inflation.
Aug 12th 2011, 6:49 am
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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.
Aug 12th 2011, 7:37 am
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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.
The other two I have filled, but only had one suitable candidate for each position.
Aug 12th 2011, 7:38 am
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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.
The other two I have filled, but only had one suitable candidate for each position.
It's holding our project back.
Aug 12th 2011, 7:53 am
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
I'm good at copying and pasting - any positions available?
Aug 12th 2011, 8:13 am
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Yes, me. Got 'let go' last week. Absolutely **** all out there that I could even begin to apply for.
Aug 12th 2011, 8:25 am
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Shit, I have such a cushy job but I have nightmares about what I'd do if I ever got "let go".
Aug 12th 2011, 8:42 am
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At least the sun's shining.
Aug 12th 2011, 12:41 pm
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Aug 12th 2011, 12:43 pm
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Aug 12th 2011, 2:06 pm
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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.
Sadly it happening the world over.
Aug 12th 2011, 7:58 pm
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Aug 12th 2011, 8:12 pm
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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 ?
i thought the idea would be that if your going to make figures up, at least make them realistic ?
Aug 12th 2011, 8:13 pm
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Re: Unemployment on the rise again.
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 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
