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The Last 5 Major Uk Recessions

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  • chucky
    chucky Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    chucky wrote: »
    I think that people that lose their jobs will be helped if rates are lower.

    if i am out of work i'd rather be paying £200 a month on my mortgage instead of £400 when rates were higher.

    come on Vigesimal - third time now, what do you think?

    it's an easy one to work out...
  • vigesimal
    vigesimal Posts: 110 Forumite
    StevieJ wrote: »
    See ya. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Looks like you are in for some very harsh lessons in life. I hope they won't be too painful for you, but you may come out the other side as a man.
  • Realy
    Realy Posts: 1,017 Forumite
    vigesimal wrote: »
    Not a teacher. I have just retired early and handed over my business to my capable sons.

    Well if it all goes the pan this recession lets hope your so charitable to them then.

    Capable does not mean recession proof.
  • adr0ck
    adr0ck Posts: 2,374 Forumite
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    vigesimal wrote: »
    Looks like you are in for some very harsh lessons in life.

    you agree then that interest rates should be cut to save jobs :confused:
  • vigesimal
    vigesimal Posts: 110 Forumite
    Sorry boys, got to take the wife out. I'll be back later.

    Those posting a lot, are you all out of work? Or doesn't your employer have much work for you now?
  • chucky
    chucky Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    at least we know that care in the community is working well for some people!!
  • Realy
    Realy Posts: 1,017 Forumite
    vigesimal wrote: »
    Sorry boys, got to take the wife out. I'll be back later.

    Those posting a lot, are you all out of work? Or doesn't your employer have much work for you now?

    No we are employed trying to help retired old people remember things and how to deal with them.;)
    Did you forget what board you were on this is help the aged.;)
  • StevieJ
    StevieJ Posts: 20,174 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    vigesimal wrote: »
    Sorry boys, got to take the wife out. I'll be back later.

    Those posting a lot, are you all out of work? Or doesn't your employer have much work for you now?

    I bet she will get a good earbashing.
    'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher
  • chucky
    chucky Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    StevieJ wrote: »
    I bet she will get a good earbashing.

    just hope that it's just an ear bashing!!

    he never answered the question did he.:rolleyes:
  • Realy
    Realy Posts: 1,017 Forumite
    He is still online or left his computer on!

    Not very MSE:money:

    As he not seen fuel inflation,:eek: . Best put IR up.:rotfl:
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