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frequent

Doesn't sound naive at all, realistic i'd say.

zippydooda

littlelost wrote: »

My intention wasnt to make this thread "go bad" it was just to draw an awareness as I said before it will effect many of us....

i know you did not i've removed my post to keep harmony:o

sunshinestar101

it doesnt bother me, i could cope being skint- skrimping and saving is kinda what i thrive on - even when i have money, i still bargain hunt... lol.

I just worry for the future of my kids - what will it be like in years to come... i dont see it getting any better... that worries me.

littlelost

frequent wrote: »

Think have already irked other readers of this thread so appologise to you guys n girls.

However Little lost is spot on this will have massive effects on everyone so maybe guys n girls take a step back from being the thread police and take notice of what LL is saying, IT WILL HIT YOUR POCKETS TOO.

LL have always though action better than inaction, the bold i've highlighted, thats my job, the cuts in expenditure have reduced me from on going contract to as and when, this affects me wife and kids and all my work mates are in same boat, so we are on your side.

Despite that the gov will still go ahead anyway.

I think when many visualise the public sector and the large pensions as portrayed by the media it puts a massive percentage of public sector workers in a bad light and makes them look gready whilst the rest of the country are struggling.

Being in the public sector is no longer a secure employement with a cushy pension and most that work in the public sector are aware that in this economic climate we all need to cut back, but there is only so far you can cut back before the cracks start to show..... There are workers who are currently being stretched to the limits, being put on re-curring employement agency contracts, having all promotion oppurtunities removed unless they agree to new T&C meaning for many a huge paycut (earning less than the average UK wage), Places of work have become dangerous due to staff shortages the list could go on....

The public sector isnt just teachers, fire fighters, medical staff and police it is huge and nearly everyone in the UK accesses these services at some point....What would happen if they were no longer there or the skilled and experienced employees were to leave for private sector employement??

I dont want to start a huge debate, I for one will not be going on strike as It is against the law for us to strike but totally understand reasons why and support those who do....

3Dogs

Dopey_Sleepy_Grumpy wrote: »

WHAT A RESULT. I raise my hat to you. A gr8 shop.

abbecer wrote: »

3Dogs it sounds like an episode of Extreme Couponing where balance is reducing and the customer has sweat on their brow. lol x

Once over the shock, it did feel REALLY good

I have resisted eating the Dormen Caramelised Cashews tonight due to my diet

The cashews are for Christmas
The cashews are for Christmas
The cashews are for Christmas
or at least till one Monday night after weigh-in, when, as we all know, calories don't count

frequent

littlelost wrote: »

I think when many visualise the public sector and the large pensions as portrayed by the media it puts a massive percentage of public sector workers in a bad light and makes them look gready whilst the rest of the country are struggling.

Being in the public sector is no longer a secure employement with a cushy pension and most that work in the public sector are aware that in this economic climate we all need to cut back, but there is only so far you can cut back before the cracks start to show..... There are workers who are currently being stretched to the limits, being put on re-curring employement agency contracts, having all promotion oppurtunities removed unless they agree to new T&C meaning for many a huge paycut (earning less than the average UK wage), Places of work have become dangerous due to staff shortages the list could go on....

The public sector isnt just teachers, fire fighters, medical staff and police it is huge and nearly everyone in the UK accesses these services at some point....What would happen if they were no longer there or the skilled and experienced employees were to leave for private sector employement??

I dont want to start a huge debate, I for one will not be going on strike as It is against the law for us to strike but totally understand reasons why and support those who do....

You are spot on, public service is difficult enough without getting pay and pensions cuts. Am 10 years served.

Maybe should ask MSE for a political thread before you and I !!!! off everyone.

sunshinestar101

ok - off to bed.. G Night all..


sorry no Glitches or good bargains posted from me today - Will try better soon.
Glad to be back to the nice thread though...... Hope others return too....

littlelost

frequent wrote: »

You are spot on, public service is difficult enough without getting pay and pensions cuts. Am 10 years served.

Maybe should ask MSE for a political thread before you and I !!!! off everyone.

I totally agree its not as cushy as everyone thinks, I have been in my role now for just over 7 years and am the top of my pay scale. When I joined the role I am in it was a career with prospects for promotion etc... However with goverment cut backs and continously fighting of privatisation it is no longer that and is now something that pays the bills. The work is harder and more dangerous due to there being less staff.

artha

frequent wrote: »

You are spot on, public service is difficult enough without getting pay and pensions cuts. Am 10 years served.

Maybe should ask MSE for a political thread before you and I !!!! off everyone.

There are plenty of threads on MSE discussing this sort of thing. I would have some quite strong views but probably best to leave it there;)

littlelost

Last thing and then I wont talk about the subject again....For those who only see public services as people getting paid more than the private sector with huge pensions please take a look at this quick vid from unison....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcRCvF3USLQ&feature=player_embedded

Sorry If I have upset or annoyed anyone.. I wont speak about the subject again and will get back on track to glitching and DTD LOL