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Sunshinemummy

fairclaire wrote: »

My DS1 is still set on joining up after uni:eek: I don't like it but I won't stop him.
In some cases......like my OH, who for want of a better phrase, was a bit of a bad lad as a teenager, there's not a lot of other options.
He spent some time in 'special school' for bad boys. Not something he's proud of but he did some petty stuff that got him in trouble and it was his best chance of a proper job/career. And he did have a great career. It could have been very different.
Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of benefits to it, not least that's it's the best career training you can get.

Yes, there's a chance you could pay the ultimate price. The time spent apart for families Isnt easy either. I can't explain very well how you accept that.......you just do. You know what my OH has been through, but he will sit here and say he wouldn't change his chosen path. And I've never spoken to anyone in his position who's said different.

We had DS1 best friend live with us for a few years, he went into the RAF and it really was positive for him. But I still want to wrap him in bubble wrap when he comes home.

springdreams wrote: »

Most of the people in my family do not work in these professions, yet they too need a second wage earner in their family units. I think there are very few people who can claim that they are paid enough. I for one am not. And I've not had an increase or a bonus in 4 years .....

I agree, it is very hard time for the vast majority of people.

TrulyMadly

Wondering how Mr Chrisv is feeling after Sunderlands defeat:eek:

fairclaire

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

My post did not contradict itself and I have not posted about improvements in these professions, when people are giving 110% how can they give more?

I have a nurse, teachers and a fireman, as well as members of the armed forces in my family, and I don't think any of them are paid enough, all of them need a second wage earner i.e. their spouse to work. I think everyone on here believes in living within means, no matter how difficult it is.

x

We can agree to disagree on MPs wages. I don't think anyone feels they are being paid enough, and probably never have. If it takes a pay freeze to get the country back in its feet then that's what it takes but it should apply accross the board. From the very top right down to the bottom. Maybe people would feel less aggrieved if that were the case.

davemorton

Problem is, if we pay all these people what they are worth (not MP's as I dont think they are worth what they get, well not the ones I know personally) we would not be able to live, as the tax to cover it all would be huge, so we would all need a pay rise to cover it. Vicious circle.
Communism all the way, we are all equal, just some more equal than others

EMMAP

I'll have a nip of that JEL :beer:

David.

Munqui wrote: »

Tuna yeaaah, only get 4 packs for <£10 apg - no mention of 2f£7 on shelf but CS confirmed it :money:

Why £9.20 v S?

4 x Princes Tuna Chunks in Brine (4x160g) £20.00 £12.00

Thanks dotty, i think was OP :think:



From today at 7:44pm :T

Dumpy not Dotty :rotfl:

davemorton

Or go the way of Jogn Lewis. The highest paid member is only allowed to be paid x amount times what the lowest person gets. It gives them an incentive to pay the lowest that little bit more that can make a difference.
On that note, I best pop out for a while. Play nice.

TrulyMadly

EMMAP wrote: »

I'll have a nip of that JEL :beer:

Is whisky making a come back?

Just seen David beckham in an advert for Haig Whisky........

David.

fyfi wrote: »

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you are joking aren't you, the peeps on fb are very picky in the company they keep, when we are bored we like to play with locarr but locarr doesn't like the way we play so he blocks us!!!!!!!!

As long as this is not the playground

Chrisv

TrulyMadly wrote: »

Wondering how Mr Chrisv is feeling after Sunderlands defeat:eek:

He's out drowning his sorrows :beer: I shall be fast asleep before his return :rotfl: