2006 Budget - Am i better off?

kathfisch

pault123 wrote:

The date when this comes into affect as far as i'm aware in April 6th this year! But there will be no point carrying on for the next 2 weeks as we can't take on any new companies.

I was very happy in the job and don't have a clue what to do now.

I'll keep you updated I get the official word on it tomorrow, as in the DTI, OFT and even Ge-cat arn't aware of it. But The Revenue always tend to have the final say :-/

Paul, I really feel for you in the horrible situation thats been created. There can't be anything we could say that makes it any better but I wanted to add my best wishes. I really hope you find something else to do.

Do let us know how you get on

mjh1977

There must surely be employment rights you have that prevent your job just disappearing that day? Is there a union you can talk to? I don't know the ins and outs but I would be amazed if they can just drop you like that. Try the PCS, a public sector union, I'm a member and they've fought bloodily against cuts in central government so they may have some advice. https://www.pcs.org.uk

M

Poppy9

I'm 10p per month better off!!

Chortle_2

£43.18 better off per year

But... bearing in mind that I smoke duty-free tobacco 90% of the time, it's probably closer to £50 if you ignore the raise in baccy taxes!

thePhilster69

mjh1977 wrote:

There must surely be employment rights you have that prevent your job just disappearing that day? Is there a union you can talk to? I don't know the ins and outs but I would be amazed if they can just drop you like that. Try the PCS, a public sector union, I'm a member and they've fought bloodily against cuts in central government so they may have some advice. https://www.pcs.org.uk

M

I work for an HCI Provider too. It's a Government Initiative. If they decide to scrap it to pay for a war in Iraq, or to help Gordon Brown's PM credentials, then there's nothing we can do about it. This whole thing stinks. I, along with Paul and many hundres of others, may very well be out of a job thanks to Gordon, And it doesn't stop there. Companies like HP, Dell, Fujitsu Siemens, Lenovo etc will all make cutbacks in light of this news.

Thanks for nothing Gordy!

GreenFingers_2

Gosh… Joy of Joys… I’m… I’m… sob… 4p better off…. how wonderful… excuse me while I dab the tears from my eyes… :rolleyes:

grex9101

TAKE TAKE TAKE, that's the government for you. And council tax is STILL ridiculous.

skintchick

On guessing what my newly self-employed income will be, I am £40 a year better off. So I'll notice that, then.

THE_LONE_RANGER_4

Bad News About The Job ,but Im Sure Some Thing Will Come Up We Have All Been There Once Or Twice ,but Just A Note To Be Fair Lets Just Think About It Are The Majority Of People Better Off Under Labour ? Yes I Think They Are Services Are Inproveing, Low To Middle Earners Are Better Off Oap Are Better Off Still A Long Way To Go But What Would The Opponents Wish For Another Tory G Please Give Me Another 10 Years So Ill Have Enough To Retire To Another Country

skintchick

THE_LONE_RANGER wrote:

Bad News About The Job ,but Im Sure Some Thing Will Come Up We Have All Been There Once Or Twice ,but Just A Note To Be Fair Lets Just Think About It Are The Majority Of People Better Off Under Labour ? Yes I Think They Are Services Are Inproveing, Low To Middle Earners Are Better Off Oap Are Better Off Still A Long Way To Go But What Would The Opponents Wish For Another Tory G Please Give Me Another 10 Years So Ill Have Enough To Retire To Another Country

I don't think most people are better of under Labour. You have to look at the bigger picture - no NHs dentists, long hospital waiting lists, crime out of control, etc.

They've made an absolute hash of being in power, as they did the last time they were in Government.

Make me PM!!