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Ive read all these comments, and yes there are some who are very negative and i doubt they have been in continuous employment like me for the last 20 years.
But i must admit im not sure were most of you get the idea there are many jobs out there when there are cuts left right and centre or many business folding altogether.
My son was interviewed for a job back in feb, he got the job and was given a start date, then the start date was moved to the following week which was all done by e mail. Then by chance on the thur night he checked his e mails to find one from his new job saying the job was no longer, so instead of starting his new job on the mon he had to sign back on the dole. We later found out the company had folded, so he got a job and lost it all in the space of 2 weeks.
It took another 8 months of applying for EVERY job under the sun before he finally got one.
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I agree Morgy but a good edgamacation goes a long way. ( wish I'd applied myself in my younger years ) Too all the younger contributors on WikiWirral, it's not getting any better soon, so get stuck in.  Disagree Softshoes. I think it's going to be brilliant and as a younger contributer on Wikiwirral, fully intend to start my own training school. 'Granny's Good Bartering Techniques' So many people will be doing voluntary work, then why not? e.g. "You give me your ' Big Mac ' and I'll roast you a chicken". "Where did you get your chicken from?" " The same fellow that cut up the Big Mac". "What did you give him?" "Half a field to keep his cows and chickens in". If you have nothing to barter..you starve. Therefore everyone would need to learn survival skills. Another training course. It's beginning to build up already. Can you see? What do you think comes next? Here you are. Excellent idea and this has been operational for a few years. Borrow someones land to grow your own, and maybe share the produce. If anyone has tried it, how did it work out for you? http://www.landshare.net/Those in the rural, southern counties of this country, barter all the time. That's why some are so wealthy, they never spend any money.
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Around this neck of the woods, the barter system is very much in use. Everyone has a skill, no matter how small or oddball, that someone else can make use of.
I've done a few odd jobs for folk hereabouts. Electrical/mechanical etc. No cash ever mentioned. A sack of spuds or some veg is mysteriously left on your doorstep during the night. A great way of doing things.
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A sack of spuds or some veg is mysteriously left on your doorstep during the night. Or even a horse's head in your bed?
Carpe diem.
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A sack of spuds or some veg is mysteriously left on your doorstep during the night. Or even a horse's head in your bed? I don't think I've upset anyone THAT much! 
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I agree Morgy but a good edgamacation goes a long way. ( wish I'd applied myself in my younger years ) Too all the younger contributors on WikiWirral, it's not getting any better soon, so get stuck in. haha well done, are you taking the mick mate or you with me or do you agree what i say? my nan was the one who got me working . she would shout at me every morning {7.00am} get up and get a grip. funny enough i didn t apply for a job i went round places asking if there were any vacancies.thats how i got mine. Good old nan.she was the one who has allways looked out for me.and it has really worked wonders.
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I think I know where your head is.  You'd be correct. It's in work. Fact is that there are loads of jobs out there for people with something about them. I would hazard a guess that the majority of people who can't get jobs are unskilled and unqualified? If you have something about you then you'll walk a job, and I maintain that. Problem is that there IS a shortage of jobs and the better people are taking jobs that are below them meaning that the lesser qualified people are struggling. Paying the price for a lazy childhood/teenage years.
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Make your mind up Boris, your last post was contrary.
Firstly you say "Fact is that there are loads of jobs out there" then you say "Problem is that there IS a shortage of jobs".
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Make your mind up Boris, your last post was contrary.
Firstly you say "Fact is that there are loads of jobs out there" then you say "Problem is that there IS a shortage of jobs".
??? No contradiction there in the original, but you've made it appear so by abbreviating the first quote.
Carpe diem.
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I think I know where your head is. You'd be correct. It's in work. Fact is that there are loads of jobs out there for people with something about them. I would hazard a guess that the majority of people who can't get jobs are unskilled and unqualified? If you have something about you then you'll walk a job, and I maintain that. Problem is that there IS a shortage of jobs and the better people are taking jobs that are below them meaning that the lesser qualified people are struggling. Paying the price for a lazy childhood/teenage years. Maybe you could have said...those with qualifications are not able to find the jobs they are equipped to do and are therefore, stacking shelves in supermarkets,which are jobs usually available to the unskilled workers. So, do I understand you to mean those who are qualified have got 'nothing about them', as you put it? Oh dear Boris, I think you'd be rather better advised not to do any guess work on this issue. The underlined above, seems a very arrogant statement to make but also shows us, that you are still quite immature, in your thought process. Not to worry, stick with us and you will possibly learn more about life and how to deal with it.
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Make your mind up Boris, your last post was contrary.
Firstly you say "Fact is that there are loads of jobs out there" then you say "Problem is that there IS a shortage of jobs".
??? No contradiction there in the original, but you've made it appear so by abbreviating the first quote. Thanks.
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Not to worry, stick with us and you will possibly learn something about things that you will never have to worry about.
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If you cant find work,then why not go to college or a training course.
for example,men can learn to do plumbing,electrics etc.
IF you cant find work then advertise that you have the skills to do these jobs.
And be your own boss.
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veronica has a very good point a college course would do wonders for your CV as it would make you look like your are still willing to learn and maybe taking a chance on you wouldn't be a bad thing afer all.
I think to an employer, if you have been making yourself busy with courses etc while out of work. Will look great as it shows you haven't been idle for a extended period of time. And have been working hard to get back on the employment horse as it is!
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Truth is the jobs are not out there, partly to do with the amount of foreign workers that are exploited to work for a pittance, and a lot to do with bad government . As for education and qualifications, I know someone who qualified as a teacher 4 -5 years ago and has yet to secure a permenant job. Problem is too many people not enough jobs, simple.
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