*Change of plan - and maybe some good news!*

barnaby-bear

ZTD wrote: »

The other side of that is how stacked against working was the benefits system 15 years ago? 30 years ago? Do you think it is going to reverse course?

Regardless of the numbers I still think the majority of people want to support themselves and long term (not necessarily with small kids - but when kids are older) get some intrinsic satisfaction from their jobs, what they do and the interaction with their colleagues and the community. A lot of people would get very depressed long term sitting in the house even if essentially paid to do so. Why do people volunteer in hospitals etc?

ZTD

barnaby-bear wrote: »

Regardless of the numbers

You should never be regardless of the numbers. Ultimately the numbers dictate the level of comfort you can give your family.

Other considers can, and should be brought into play. But the decision should be taken with an all-round view of the facts - not of dogma.

Snaggles

I sort of agree really - I have a lot of respect for people who stay at home with their children, but I find it can be a bit lonely sometimes, and yes, I do wonder what would happen when they are even just a few years older, and both out at school all day. Would I still have the confidence/skills to go back into the workforce etc.

Having said that, the job I do probably isn't the right job for me in the long term, but as I haven't worked out exactly what IS, and I do like the people I work with, I think I'm probably better off there than not working at all, even though it doesn mean some sacrifices.

Snaggles

barnaby-bear wrote: »

I'm teaching the kiddies something on data and statistical sampling and timescales at the moment.

Sorry to go back to this, but it really made me chuckle.

I'm picturing 4 year olds with huge piles of statistical data...:rotfl:

jinky67

Snaggles wrote: »

I sort of agree really - I have a lot of respect for people who stay at home with their children, but I find it can be a bit lonely sometimes, and yes, I do wonder what would happen when they are even just a few years older, and both out at school all day. Would I still have the confidence/skills to go back into the workforce etc.

Having said that, the job I do probably isn't the right job for me in the long term, but as I haven't worked out exactly what IS, and I do like the people I work with, I think I'm probably better off there than not working at all, even though it doesn mean some sacrifices.

i agree entirely.I am not cut out for staying at home.
I would get bored easily.

Snaggles

Jinky, your sig is very romantic!

Is there a Mr Jinky? (I am soooo nosey, sorry )

jinky67

Snaggles wrote: »

Jinky, your sig is very romantic!

Is there a Mr Jinky? (I am soooo nosey, sorry )

there is a mr...but the sig ain't for him:D

barnaby-bear

ZTD wrote: »

You should never be regardless of the numbers. Ultimately the numbers dictate the level of comfort you can give your family.

Other considers can, and should be brought into play. But the decision should be taken with an all-round view of the facts - not of dogma.

Yes I know the numbers matter and needs must but whether people are happy and content is another matter, I genuine believe the majority of people take a great deal of pride in earning their own money even if it's no more than the system would pay.

Snaggles

LOL!!!

Now THAT is intriguing!

jinky67

Snaggles wrote: »

LOL!!!

Now THAT is intriguing!

It is ...isn't it:p
you are the second person to ask about it..I didnt tell them either:D