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K-9 · 23-02-2009 2:21pm

Travelling in my caravan, Boss.

banshee_bones · 23-02-2009 2:22pm

i work part time and also recieve casual jobseekers benefit. However the poll doesnt give an part time option. I also happen to know alot of people in the same boat as myself.
you also forgot returning to education as an option.

Rb · 23-02-2009 2:24pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

I've currently got two jobs and am working about 55-60 hours per week.

I also only have myself and my girlfriend to thank, no "God".

dsmythy · 23-02-2009 2:28pm

Rb wrote: »

I've currently got two jobs and am working about 55-60 hours per week.

I also only have myself and my girlfriend to thank, no "God".

I'm a cool atheist blah blah blah. It's a figure of speech.

Blisterman · 23-02-2009 2:30pm

Student

Well, out of 83 people, so far only 9 are unemployed, which my calculations make as barely more than 1 in 10.

So, things aren't really as bad as people here seem to make out.

snubbleste · 23-02-2009 2:38pm

Well the live register rate for January shows 9.2% of the workforce are signing on.
So 9/10 people have some sort of employment

deadhead13 · 23-02-2009 2:39pm

Blisterman wrote: »

Well, out of 83 people, so far only 9 are unemployed, which my calculations make as barely more than 1 in 10.

So, things aren't really as bad as people here seem to make out.

10% unemployment is pretty bad by anyones standards.

Iang87 · 23-02-2009 2:39pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

Blisterman wrote: »

Well, out of 83 people, so far only 9 are unemployed, which my calculations make as barely more than 1 in 10.

So, things aren't really as bad as people here seem to make out.

no dude it is if you did this poll a year ago there would already be 1500 voters but cos people have no money they lost their broadband so they cant get online.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news

Rb · 23-02-2009 2:42pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

dsmythy wrote: »

I'm a cool atheist blah blah blah. It's a figure of speech.

I worked my ass off to get these jobs, and now I work my ass off to keep them so nobody but me is getting credit for it

Kess73 · 23-02-2009 2:45pm

Student

Was let go last month, and am still waiting to see if I can get dole. Girl in the dole office said it could take up to 12 weeks to process a dole claim.

robinph · 23-02-2009 2:47pm

Student

Blisterman wrote: »

Well, out of 83 people, so far only 9 are unemployed, which my calculations make as barely more than 1 in 10.

So, things aren't really as bad as people here seem to make out.

10% is a pretty bad level of unemployment.

Edit: Why the public poll, is this some kind of government spot check to find the dossers?

silvervixen84 · 23-02-2009 2:48pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

Yes, still busy which is great. Have to go back to it in 10 mins though, mmmm lunch!

destroyer · 23-02-2009 2:52pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

dsmythy wrote: »

Hey! Quit hogging the jobs!

l would love to work less but commitments mean i cant at the
moment

destroyer · 23-02-2009 2:58pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

deadhead13 wrote: »

10% unemployment is pretty bad by anyones standards.

Not really, unless you grew up knowing only the celtic tiger.

We had 20% unemployment in the 80's even though lots of people
were emigrating.

katzenjammer · 23-02-2009 3:07pm

Emigrated and unemployed

I just handed in my notice!! :eek:

Puddleduck · 23-02-2009 3:07pm

katzenjammer wrote: »

I just handed in my notice!! :eek:

Can I has yer Job>?

MIN2511 · 23-02-2009 3:10pm

robinph wrote: »

10% is a pretty bad level of unemployment.

Edit: Why the public poll, is this some kind of government spot check to find the dossers?

Nah... I don't work for the Goverment... Just thought to make it public....

Gran Hermano · 23-02-2009 3:11pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

Where can I vote yes without thanking your god?

katzenjammer · 23-02-2009 3:16pm

Emigrated and unemployed

Puddleduck wrote: »

Can I has yer Job>?

If it's a crappy part time job you want.... Be my guest! But I want it back in July :mad:

Puddleduck · 23-02-2009 3:18pm

katzenjammer wrote: »

If it's a crappy part time job you want.... Be my guest! But I want it back in July :mad:

Er yes, yes of course. Just apply for it in writing..and send a check.

Although if it involves working with the public you can keep it. Both myself and potential employers soon find out I dont like dealing with people.

RxQueen · 23-02-2009 3:19pm

cut to 3 days a week atm.. 40% pay cut the joys !>.<

katzenjammer · 23-02-2009 3:31pm

Emigrated and unemployed

Puddleduck wrote: »

Although if it involves working with the public you can keep it. Both myself and potential employers soon find out I dont like dealing with people.

Ahhh, then you'll have to keep looking I'm afraid. High levels of working with tourists, children and idiots in this job.... After a year and a half I learned an important life lesson; People are annoying.

Puddleduck · 23-02-2009 3:33pm

katzenjammer wrote: »

Ahhh, then you'll have to keep looking I'm afraid. High levels of working with tourists, children and idiots in this job.... After a year and a half I learned an important life lesson; People are annoying.

If you want to learn all about the public in the shortest amount of time, work for a shop, you see all kinds of idiots.

Frankly, Id rather shovel Sh!te

connundrum · 23-02-2009 3:44pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

Blisterman wrote: »

Well, out of 83 people, so far only 9 are unemployed, which my calculations make as barely more than 1 in 10.

So, things aren't really as bad as people here seem to make out.

I heard that 9 in 10 unemployed people don't have the internets.

I'm employed at the moment, working and average of 65-70 hours a week. Can't really see those hours reducing, which, in a fucked up way I should be glad about

Corruptedmorals · 23-02-2009 3:46pm

Yes, being made redundant soon

Yes, part-time. I have a job until/if Asda come in (July is the latest rumour). Drapery though, not grocery..BUT I work in a Dublin flagship so it's safer than eh other Dunnes would be.

sillyputty · 23-02-2009 3:53pm

Student

I got made redundant at Christmas, been looking ever since applying for new jobs all the time hopefully something will turn up soon.

MIN2511 · 23-02-2009 3:58pm

I will love to know what we can do to help us out of our current situation. I am tried of accusing the Government and blaming them for the recession. We are not the only country in recession, many countries have been affected so it's OUR fault...

How do we make things right?

Not looking for kick the foreigners out etc, because if the foreigners(myself included) are thrown out think of all the Irish people in Oz, America, Canada and New Zealan who will have to come home...

Puddleduck · 23-02-2009 4:02pm

MIN2511 wrote: »

I will love to know what we can do to help us out of our current situation. I am tried of accusing the Government and blaming them for the recession. We are not the only country in recession, many countries have been affected so it's OUR fault...

How do we make things right?

Not looking for kick the foreigners out etc, because if the foreigners(myself included) are thrown out think of all the Irish people in Oz, America, Canada and New Zealan who will have to come home...

Higer taxes and wage cuts is whatll help us. People also need to quit bitching and moaning over every little thing. I also think the full extent of the mess needs to be made public so we know what were dealing with and also so we dont lose any more face worldwide when it comes to marketing. At the same time I think that the weakest shouldnt be the first ones targeted (dole, special needs etc)

Dont worry, the recession worries me a little too but like anything well come out of it eventually, except this time we wont have a boom to come out into, we should just level out.

MIN2511 · 23-02-2009 4:06pm

Puddleduck wrote: »

Higer taxes and wage cuts is whatll help us. People also need to quit bitching and moaning over every little thing. I also think the full extent of the mess needs to be made public so we know what were dealing with and also so we dont lose any more face worldwide when it comes to marketing. At the same time I think that the weakest shouldnt be the first ones targeted (dole, special needs etc)

Dont worry, the recession worries me a little too but like anything well come out of it eventually, except this time we wont have a boom to come out into, we should just level out.

If wages are cut, i hope it will be from the top... Minimum wage is quite low as we speak...
I agree, the poorest people are the first to bear the brunt of it all

Puddleduck · 23-02-2009 4:09pm

MIN2511 wrote: »

If wages are cut, i hope it will be from the top... Minimum wage is quite low as we speak...
I agree, the poorest people are the first to bear the brunt of it all

Its like someone said to me. You make the cuts at the top and work your way down, not start at the bottom and work your way up. Reducing minimum wage and cutting the dole are ridiculous ideas, thats targeting those that cant afford it. Start with those that can. Sure, we all have to take a hit, but at least be fair about it.

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