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Sounds like a reasonable scheme if you read/believe what Tesco are saying.
If, on the other hand, you simply read what the general public are saying, then it does sound wrong.
The truth I am sure is somewhere between the 2, with employers taking some advantage from the scheme to cover staffing at minimal expense, whilst activily identifying potential "quality" staff for the future.
I must however query why JSA is so low compared to the minimum wage?
Geoffrey Swindale. Truth is rarely pure, and never simple.
Good evening everyone
I'm glad this subject has been raised
As a disabled member I have been dreading attending another medical assessment as part of the new regime
Some will know I am waiting to go back into hospital for yet another operation on my water works
What many will not know is that I suffer with Depression which I usually keep hidden from all but my closest friends
I am somewhat fearful of the direction things are heading with reference to people being forced into working for their meager benefits
We are living in very uncertain times indeed and dare I say very worrying times too
The media or at least some sections of it have been branding those out of work as lazy or dare I use the word scroungers
What they fail to realize is anyone can become disabled or mentally ill at anytime
Of course some think "It won't happen to me" and then surprise surprise it does
Very few are more than 3 wage packets away from poverty and homelessness
I have been absent from the forum because quite honestly my head has been all over the place
Kind regards Stephen
Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way.
Christopher Hitchens (13th April 1949 - 15th December 2011)
It's also a worry for me after I finish my degree because I know i'd really struggle in a retail enviroment and my Aspergers wouldn't even be taken into consideration with it.
Hello again
I don't normally trumpet the Daily Wail but Sonia Poulton is one of the few journalists who does understand
She has a brother who receives kidney dialysis and has other serious health problems
Kind regards Stephen http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/artic ... l#comments
Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way.
Christopher Hitchens (13th April 1949 - 15th December 2011)
I've always regarded Tesco as the biggest supermarket bully.
Look what they did with Tesco Express, popping up all over the place and killing the small locals with undercut prices.
Worldwide domination. http://www.tescopoly.org/index.php?opti ... Itemid=193
Good morning everyone
It seems the worm may be turning
Many employers have been reeling following public outrage at this obscene practice
There is no point in the minimum wage legislation if everyone ends up working for nothing
Kind regards Stephen http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho ... 79777.html
Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way.
Christopher Hitchens (13th April 1949 - 15th December 2011)
Good afternoon everyone
It seems another vacancy has opened up
Here is the advert
Kind regards Stephen
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Christopher Hitchens (13th April 1949 - 15th December 2011)
This is a work experience opportunity for people aged 18 - 24 years old
Says it all.
It is an attempt to give people an insight into what working for a large chain is all about.
I note the duration is listed as "permanent". That could well be the issue as work experience is never permanent.
We use work experience placements quite a bit where I work - normally only for a few weeks or a couple of months to give people an insight into how the industry works.
I did a week's work experience when I was 15! I really do not see what the fuss is about. It seems to me that it is now becoming easier to actually gain experience due to placements of this type being advertised by a job centre.
Geoffrey Swindale. Truth is rarely pure, and never simple.
I never gave a second thought to what went on in job centres until I was made redundant two years ago. My 5 months involvement with the job centre left a lasting impression on me and at the same time made me very angry about the attitude of some people.
I had seen the press reports about families where nobody had worked in 2 generations and generally ignored them as press hysteria and stirring but some of the things I saw at the job centre like a woman demanding to sign-on a day early because she was flying to Spain on holiday the following day just beggared belief. The benefits system is supposed to be a safety net not a career choice but the way a proportion of the "customers" behaved indicated that they knew exactly what they were entitled to despite never having done a days paid work in their life.
I made made to jump through hoops to demonstrate I was seeking employment and they started pushing leaflets at me for work in the "social care" industry despite me being an engineer by trade and working in IT for 18 years. The "career unemployed" seemed to be allowed to just come in sign the form and clear off since it was too much trouble for the job centre to actually help them into work.
The loudest shouts about this scheme appear to be coming from the industry that has sprung up comprising mainly of "voluntary groups" that are mainly funded by council and government grants. They have the most to lose if unemployment falls since their funding will dry up.
Nobody should be allowed to simply opt to stay at home and collect benefits unless they are severely disabled. If they don't have any qualifications then get them into courses to get basic qualifications. If they still can't find work then there is plenty of work needing doing - the state of our cities litter wise is appalling so require them to work collecting it - that may well motivate them into finding alternative employment.
Kindest regards
John (posted as a personal opinion and not a moderator).
Good afternoon everyone
I fully agree with proper apprenticeships paying an actual wage whilst a trainee undergoes training
Once compulsion is introduced in the voluntary sector it ceases to be voluntary
I give alot of my time to the local housing trust and have also been involved with Manchester Leaseholders Association
This has been entirely voluntary and so if I am not well on a certain day or days it doesn't really matter
However there are now sanctions that are going to become imposed and they can be anything from losing 13 Weeks benefit for the first perceived misdemeanor up to 2 years benefit
Now in my opinion this is not fair
I think leaving people destitute is extremely dangerous in my opinion and could send crime soaring
Just my humble opinion
Kind regards Stephen
Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way.
Christopher Hitchens (13th April 1949 - 15th December 2011)
Yes I can't disagree with anyone's posts .... we 'as a country' have a problem.
We cannot afford to support 2.5 million unemployed and rising.
(Well not while people, such as Sir Philip Green, still hasn't paid his Tax bill)
The Basic JSA(C) is very low, and only available to those who have previously worked and only for 26 weeks.
The Income based JSA(I) is limitless, but based on circumstances.
Those with no income, but most dependants, obviously gain the most.
However since privatising the 'job centres', they obviously chase the easier 'targets'.
'Professional' scrongers will certainly never be targeted.
Big businesses, such as the Arcadia Group, Boots , TESCO, have seen a loop hole and jumped in.
More Tax free profits for Sir Philip Green.... on no sorry I think its all in his wife's name now.
How long does it take to learn customer services ?.... 2 hours .... a day at most.
How long does it take to learn to stack shelves at night .... 2 hours ... a night at most.
If TESCO have these positions they should recruit a full time paid employee.
Cheers
Jon
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I am a stroke victim in 2007 I had subarachnoid haemorrhage This is an uncommon cause of a stroke where blood leaks out of blood vessels over the surface of the brain. Like all strokes, a subarachnoid haemorrhage is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment to prevent serious complications, brain damage and death.
In 2010 had to go back in and have another operation to prevent it happening again. I am very lucky that I have most of my mobility but I have cognitive problems memory, perception, understanding and tiredness,
The part of my brain that controls these functions is damaged.
I was told then that my condition would get worse. Now I would love to go back to work. I left school and went into Swindon Railway Works and became a Cabinetmaker. All of that has gone I would be more than happy to give up some time helping others. So long as there was no risk to myself.
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