Does this make you spit fire?

[Tonybolony]

I've just listened to the original Phone-in, after reading all your replies, and nearly wet myself laughing at Her response! She was just fab.
Give her a job with the Benefits Agency, I say, She don't take no prisoners!!!
The last time I was in an unemployment office was in 1977, just before leaving school.

[newsh]

Astonishing, no shame whatever, this is our country

[QuattroFever]

I have been told past 2months we are all on risk of redundancy and that we are not allowed to work overtime. Now...the job takes as long as it takes, you can't just walk of site halfway through what you are doing because the rest of your diary will backlog with stuff you should have already completed. Couple that to the fact that we damn start early have to drive for 5-6hours a day round trip all ove rthe country and do a days work in the middle with no paid overtime on an already sub standard wage also on the thought that if you don't your family will go hungry and you'll lose your home...you'll be hurled out into a world of hordes of people brushed as scum and idiotic morons. What choice do I have....I hate every minute of it!! This country is a real pickle of bull **** and thievery at every level!!! There is no common interest for the greater good anymore. Every man for himself and it's NOT working!

...And then you get lazy **** wits like this that are so matter of fact about doing **** all for a free pay check and are moaning because they hate the thought they actually have to apply them self to get by.
Makes me ****ing sick to my stomach!!!!

I heard this conversation live on radio that day and was astounded that the guy had the cheek to openly admit that he was working cash in hand and also claiming. So not only is he sticking his finger up at the working man he's kicking you in the ******* and calling you a mug while you pay towards the taxes system that hands out cash to this prick.

[Tango23]

Benefits should be earned - for every day that is worked (and subsequent taxes paid) you are entitled to a half a day benefits. This should encourage those whom are
too lazy/used to earning the giro to get to work!
The more people whom are working, the better a country becomes. Recession is not an excuse- many great businesses are started by people out of work in tough times.
Britain is a great country but, there needs to be pressure from government to change the mindset of these individuals!
In poverty stricken places like India etc most survive because they become informal traders- at least it shows their initiative and drive.... GB could take a hint from these countries. Adversity does actually breed ideas and survival.
My pennies worth!
May 2013 bring you all less stress and more success!

[Jas11n]

Sorry for raising a few temps and heart rates.
Working for a living isn't all it's cracked up to be either.
H&S and red tape do your bonce in.
HSE emailed us the other week.

URGENT – HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING - URGENT
Our MD has received the following important information from the Health and Safety Executive, which we have been asked to bring to all our employees attention.
Could members please ensure that all employees planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the public. This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers. Please note that permission must also be obtained in writing from landowners before fields may be entered. To avoid offending those not participating in celebrations, we would request that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance.
Benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available for collection by any shepherds planning or required to watch their flocks at night. While provision has also been made for remote monitoring of flocks by CCTV cameras from a centrally heated shepherd observation hut, all users of this facility are reminded that an emergency response plan must be submitted to account for known risks to the flocks.
The angel of the Lord is additionally reminded that, prior to shining his/her glory all around, s/he must confirm that all shepherds are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to account for the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and the overwhelming effects of Glory.
Following last year’s well-publicised case, everyone is advised that Equal Opportunities legislation prohibits any comment with regard to the redness of any part of Mr. R. Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr R Reindeer from reindeer games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of this offence.
While it is acknowledged that gift bearing is a common practice in various parts of the world, particularly the Orient, everyone is reminded that the bearing of gifts is subject to Hospitality Guidelines and all gifts must be registered. This applies regardless of the individual, even royal personages. It is particularly noted that direct gifts of currency or gold are specifically precluded, while caution is advised regarding other common gifts such as aromatic resins that may evoke allergic reactions.
Finally, in the recent case of the infant found tucked up in a manger without any crib for a bed, Social Services have been advised and will be arriving shortly.
Be safe out there this Christmas

Have a cool and stress free Christmas everyone

[Error404]

with Dan

You'll never get some people to work, simply cutting their benefits will just push these people further into poverty and will further widen class divisions. This government seems to be succeeding in putting certain classes against each other - employed vs unemployed, working poor vs unemployed poor etc.
People like Paul are a small minority and most people claiming benefits do want to work and don't want to have to claim benefit, the problem is there are not enough well paid and full time jobs around for everyone in this country. It is too expensive to live in this country being paid the minimum wage or working part time hours.
would it ever be possible to have zero unemployment? I dont believe so and i think we'll always have to put up with people who dont want to work. If the minimum rate of pay for a full time job was enough to live on, then work would pay and there might be fewer 'Pauls' to pay for.

Merry christmas

I'm sorry but this complete ********. At least 10 of my staff are on minimum wage and survive perfectly fine, turn up for work every day and don't moan about it. C**ts like Paul have it too easy and have had for too long. If you ask me at least this givernment seem to be trying to turn the tide against this kind of work shy culture. If they had a hard enough life trying to survive on meagre benefits they would be driven harder to get off their lazy **** and take up a job. There a plenty out there, if you want work bad enough its just that some people are just too ****ing lazy to do it. I would send them to Afghanistan to sweep for IEDs barefoot.

[Acidburn]

I'm sorry but this complete ********. At least 10 of my staff are on minimum wage and survive perfectly fine, turn up for work every day and don't moan about it. C**ts like Paul have it too easy and have had for too long. If you ask me at least this givernment seem to be trying to turn the tide against this kind of work shy culture. If they had a hard enough life trying to survive on meagre benefits they would be driven harder to get off their lazy **** and take up a job. There a plenty out there, if you want work bad enough its just that some people are just too ****ing lazy to do it. I would send them to Afghanistan to sweep for IEDs barefoot.

Minimum wage?? you said you ran a sweat shop and paid them in wine gums.

[Rikki Kitto]

Think I might throw a spanner in, I am far more upset that when I try to do my tax returns my accountant tells me I can't claim for this, that and the other when the politicians it seems can claim for whatever the f*** they want. The government should really tighten up on the benefits system and until they do people like him will be quite happen to take liberties with it.

[bluequattro]

I m at work for half 7 most days, even tho customers aren't in till 8.50, I work through breaks and dinner so I can go home at 5.
Spend a few hours with mrs n kids, then after they're in bed I start work @8 till 10.30 pm
Then start again
My "mate" who has 4 kids gave uP his job as he said it was too much looking after kids n working-even though his wife didn't work and he was only a sign writer
All his kids bar one in full time education now and he still doesn't work!
My customers are even worse-free meals, house, council tax paid and benefits
But they can go USA hols for 3 weeks, have 2 laptops, a tablet n a quad for Christmas
Welcome to the world of a teacher
When I get my holidays I m preparing for the next term or shattered from the last
No pay rise in 7 years so the scum can get their benefits
They even drive newer cars than me n the wife