pcspb1 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I think the reason we “work” is a lot deeper than finances. ^^^^^^^^^^ What Malky said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm not quite sure why anyone would decide to do it but some do. Should winners of substantial sums of money £1million onwards. That have no financial reason to work but choose to do so be forced(by law)to give up paid work to make the position available to someone who actually needs the job? Is it inconsiderate of them to continue earning a wage they don't need? What happens if the lottery winners are people such as doctors, dentists, teachers, engineers and program analysts, heavy vehicle and specialized equipment operators, airfline pilots, jet propulsion mechanics state registered nurses, college professors, and probably a lot more people with specialized skills? Would they be exempt or forced to leave also if they chose not to quit? Or does this apply only to the low skilled jobs that replacements can easily be trained to fill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danot Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 ^^^What he said. The mental health problems which often come about with unemployment are only partly to do with lack of money and have a huge amount to do with not having a role. People think that not having to work would be fabulous and a bit of a dream- until they are in the position themselves, then they find that they have day after day of nothing in front of them and even if they have the money to do nice things, that still is pretty hard to deal with. I stopped work when advised to by doctors when my disabilities got really bad after my last tumour. I spent a year having radiotherapy, chemo, physiotherapy and the like then found that I was going slightly mad from lack of purpose, so I took an assortment of qualifications (all studied part time and at my own speed to fit around ill health), started various voluntary jobs, from teaching to cat socialising, and eventually to running forums. My income is not an issue- I insured my income before I got ill- so I don't need to work for money and I'm not well enough to get a job because I'm too unpredictably unwell to be sure to be able to get to work predictably. I still need to challenge myself to keep my brain running and have a purpose in life though. I agree with you medusa. But having recently returned to work after being unemployed myself for almost 12 months, finances were a major worry for me. Besides, I wouldn't want or expect a wage if I was working for none financial reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksix Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 ^^^^^^^^^^ What Malky said Ditto , its about the one thing which keeps me sane sometimes!!! (thats kinda worrying though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Rewards from Work Look at this list of "rewards" that people might get from work, and see whether you think that money is still number one: WORK: lets me use my special abilities, skills and knowledge makes me feel that I'm doing something useful keeps me busy and helps fill in time lets me be creative involves doing a variety of tasks allows me to meet a lot of people lets me experience new things and learn more lets me see something for my efforts allows me to be responsible gives me power/influence over others provides opportunities to make friends lets me help people provides money allows me to be with others provides physical activity for me allows me to contribute to the community lets me control my own time allows me to satisfy my other needs offers me chances for improvement and/or promotion allows me to be known and liked by many people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm not quite sure why anyone would decide to do it but some do. Should winners of substantial sums of money £1million onwards. That have no financial reason to work but choose to do so be forced(by law)to give up paid work to make the position available to someone who actually needs the job? Is it inconsiderate of them to continue earning a wage they don't need? Yet another moronic post! You seriously think that lottery millionaires should be made 'by law' to give up their jobs for others! What's that equate to ... maybe two a week? Maybe you should go for the employment ministers job and turn this country round! (apologies if this thread is supposed to be a joke and I've just missed the point) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danot Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 What happens if the lottery winners are people such as doctors, dentists, teachers, engineers and program analysts, heavy vehicle and specialized equipment operators, airfline pilots, jet propulsion mechanics state registered nurses, college professors, and probably a lot more people with specialized skills? Would they be exempt or forced to leave also if they chose not to quit? Or does this apply only to the low skilled jobs that replacements can easily be trained to fill? It could apply to all of the above. I suppose it depends on how easily a replacement can be found. Low skilled workers are relatively easier to replace though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danot Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Yet another moronic post! You seriously think that lottery millionaires should be made 'by law' to give up their jobs for others! What's that equate to ... maybe two a week? Maybe you should go for the employment ministers job and turn this country round! (apologies if this thread is supposed to be a joke and I've just missed the point) It'snot a joke Alcoblog. Nor is it an attack on anyone so calm yourself down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 It could apply to all of the above. I suppose it depends on how easily a replacement can be found. Low skilled workers are relatively easier to replace though. I dont think that there are a lot of unemployed in any of the jobs I mentioned in the last post and replacements would be hard to find and with adverse effects on community services and industry in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danot Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Rewards from Work Look at this list of "rewards" that people might get from work, and see whether you think that money is still number one: WORK: lets me use my special abilities, skills and knowledge makes me feel that I'm doing something useful keeps me busy and helps fill in time lets me be creative involves doing a variety of tasks allows me to meet a lot of people lets me experience new things and learn more lets me see something for my efforts allows me to be responsible gives me power/influence over others provides opportunities to make friends lets me help people provides money allows me to be with others provides physical activity for me allows me to contribute to the community lets me control my own time allows me to satisfy my other needs offers me chances for improvement and/or promotion allows me to be known and liked by many people Pays my mortgage. Need I say more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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