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Is it all over yet?
Is it over, then? Is it now a case of wait and see? I feel all calm for the first time in a couple of months
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No this is just the end of the beginning.
Banks have felt the pain - now it's time for the rest of the economy to feel it.0 -
Have you not seen the numbers of properties coming up for auction at the moment?0
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A round of applause to Jonathan Woss and Russell Brand for finally giving us a different headline for a few days - I was getting bored to tears by only hearing about the credit crunch every time I turned the news on!
domcastro, perhaps you are mistaking this refreshing change of headline with the end of doom and gloom?Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
If you think about it though I think the Wossy headlines were about more than just a few silly phone calls; they tie in with the current doom and gloom.
I think there has been a marked change in the national mood recently and people are starting to get rather annoyed with people they perceive to be overpaid; Mr Ross being one of them.'Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.' Quentin Crisp0 -
An interesting perspective. Extremely sad if its true though. Its irksome that people would look at the likes of Jonathan Ross and begrudge him his fortune. Like THEY wouldn't turn down 6-figure X 6 salary. People who get upset by this need to have a word with themselves I think.
That said, top footballers' salaries are another story altogether...0 -
An interesting perspective. Extremely sad if its true though. Its irksome that people would look at the likes of Jonathan Ross and begrudge him his fortune. Like THEY wouldn't turn down 6-figure X 6 salary. People who get upset by this need to have a word with themselves I think.
That said, top footballers' salaries are another story altogether...
I wouldn't care so much if his £6 millions a year salary wasn't coming from the licence fee.
£139.50 a year is a lot of money for some people and I don't see the value for money at that price.More bearish than bullish at the moment0 -
No this is just the end of the beginning.
Banks have felt the pain - now it's time for the rest of the economy to feel it.
The "interesting" bit is over - now it's just the heart wrenching awful bit of watching millions lose their jobs and homes:oTurn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.0 -
We should all feel extremely sorry for Mr Ross, his misunderstood little prank means he has lost £1.5M in annual salary and will have to survive on only £5M a year. Perhaps the good people on these forums can offer some advice as to how he can manage on such a small income.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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His SOA would make interesting reading!!!0
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An interesting perspective. Extremely sad if its true though. Its irksome that people would look at the likes of Jonathan Ross and begrudge him his fortune. Like THEY wouldn't turn down 6-figure X 6 salary. People who get upset by this need to have a word with themselves I think.
That said, top footballers' salaries are another story altogether...
I'd turn down 6 million, I reckon I could just about scrape by on 1 milion a year and give the rest to cancer research.
I'll take it you dont like football?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. The one where you showed us Dithering Dad is a complete liar. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE Forum Team0
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