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Temporary employment for the olympic games , or some fudging of figures to remove some subset of people (students perhaps?) I reckon.
From what I'm seeing , opportunities for work are still diminishing
Great news if it's true though -
Jobs won't be required in the People's Republic of Scotland. Everyone will live off benefits thanks to oil money.Comment
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Originally posted by zeitghostWe're talking about a govermint statistic.
What's "truth" got to do with that?Comment
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Employment/Unemployment is all a bit simplistic really isn't it?
If 100,000 professional workers on an average of £50K all lose their jobs and find work stacking shelves and flipping burgers part time on min wage we are supposed to be grateful and excited?Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostEmployment/Unemployment is all a bit simplistic really isn't it?
If 100,000 professional workers on an average of £50K all lose their jobs and find work stacking shelves and flipping burgers part time on min wage we are supposed to be grateful and excited?
It works for SASGuruLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostEmployment/Unemployment is all a bit simplistic really isn't it?
If 100,000 professional workers on an average of £50K all lose their jobs and find work stacking shelves and flipping burgers part time on min wage we are supposed to be grateful and excited?Keeping calm. Keeping invoicing.Comment
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Originally posted by Scoobos View PostTemporary employment for the olympic games , or some fudging of figures to remove some subset of people (students perhaps?) I reckon.
From what I'm seeing , opportunities for work are still diminishing
Great news if it's true thoughLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostYes. And would you like fries with that?
Keeping calm. Keeping invoicing.Comment
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