INTERVIEWER Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 We live in a time of severe economic austerity. This is fact. Everyone should be prepared to do their bit for the coalition government and the capitalist economy. If this means 'downgrading' our hourly rate of pay so that we can send much more international 'development' aid to super wealthy regimes, or bombs to countries that annoy the United States, then so be it. But lets start with the politicians first. No member of parliament deserves to be paid more than the minimum wage. And I know hundreds of people who would do that particular job for less than £6 per hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Any more of this and over 50's should go on strike, not just in the work place but everywhere and everything. No more babysitting grandchildren so mum and dad can go out to work or on holiday, no more bank of mum and dad, no more cheap accommodation with food and washing thrown in, no more free taxis, no more DIY, no more good advice whether the youngsters listen or not, no more bailing them out of the scrapes they get into, no more supporting crackpot ideas! Maybe then the over fifties would be appreciated for the treasures they are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinks Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 First the disabled - now the over 50's. Who's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanl Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yes...I was born in 42.....started working in 57 .....one week after leaving school. Sacked 3 years later for being late.....we had to clock in and after 8.50 it came on in red and had to be taken to a supervisor to be signed, after she had listened to our explanation. 3 times in one week meant you were in trouble......8.51, 8.52, 8.52 = total 5 minutes = dismissal.Can you imagine that being allowed today, to anyone, whether over 50 or under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yes...I was born in 42.....started working in 57 .....one week after leaving school. Sacked 3 years later for being late.....we had to clock in and after 8.50 it came on in red and had to be taken to a supervisor to be signed, after she had listened to our explanation. 3 times in one week meant you were in trouble......8.51, 8.52, 8.52 = total 5 minutes = dismissal.Can you imagine that being allowed today, to anyone, whether over 50 or under. Up to 5 minutes late and you were docked a quarter hours pay if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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