FabSwingers.com forum: Do you work for a living?

By *reenonions OP Man
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im a slacker

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work, going to be interesting reading some of the replies to your question though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have two jobs ish lol

i have what i call my proper job, thats a full time job and i ermm earn extra as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I work, although I think there being less than half a million jobs free, and over 2 and a half million unemployed a good excuse for a lot of people not working

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By *roggMan
over a year ago

haverfordwest

i have been know to work but can be lazy at times

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I am semi retired and work part time on consultancy projects

Love it.

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By *reenonions OP Man
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

"I have two jobs ish lol

i have what i call my proper job, thats a full time job and i ermm earn extra as well

Mmmmmm

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange."

Yes we both work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im a plasterer but not a great deal of work around the north east. Looking at working in london soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes, I work, although I think there being less than half a million jobs free, and over 2 and a half million unemployed a good excuse for a lot of people not working"

I must say that I have never actually thought about how many jobs may be out there compared to how many jobless people there are.

Interesting point

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was recently made redundant, but I volunteer and have been doing whatever temp jobs I can get. Even when I am not working, I can't sit still, today I have done a load of laundry, cleaned the house top to bottom and am about to do a basket of ironing. I like to be busy. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I run my own business (fancy way of fancy way of saying I clean windows) am a student, and run a volunteer ran library (as a a volunteer myself) and still have plenty of days off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have worked and paid my taxes and NI contribution all my life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m retired but dabble when the fancy takes me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The whole top and bottom is yes there is some people in our country who dont want to work but id say theres alot on the dole who do want to work i feel sorry for them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Builder 6/7 days aweek if I can

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By *reenonions OP Man
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

"Yes, I work, although I think there being less than half a million jobs free, and over 2 and a half million unemployed a good excuse for a lot of people not working

I must say that I have never actually thought about how many jobs may be out there compared to how many jobless people there are.

Interesting point

I just checked the stats and it's not that clear cut.

Depending on how you classify 'jobs available' and someone able to work and not just 'not working' suggests you cant make a statement like that without defining your source data and the context of your statement.

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By *tra vidaCouple
over a year ago

Kettering

We try to do as little as possible.

Less work, more play.

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By *r ManxMan
over a year ago

NeverWhere

I have never been unemployed

I now get paid to do my hobbie

so I think I have it just about right ! But I do worrie about friends and family who are struggling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sometimes im a slacker at work other times i will be working every hour god sends for months at a time it all depends on what is going on in the world lol

but a valid point was raised would there actually be a job available if every unemployed person demanded to be given employment there and then

And if there was no unemployment would those who work in job centres then become slackers

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By *edonism44Man
over a year ago

oldham

Currently unemployed but actively trying to find some form of employ ......

I am doing voluntary Work in care homes and driving peolpe to and from hospital , in my Own transport to try and put something back, also work as a volunteer in a charity shop ...

It's hard out there trying to get anything not just what I specialise in .

Your either over qualified or they wonder why your going for such a position.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes, I work, although I think there being less than half a million jobs free, and over 2 and a half million unemployed a good excuse for a lot of people not working

I must say that I have never actually thought about how many jobs may be out there compared to how many jobless people there are.

Interesting point

I just checked the stats and it's not that clear cut.

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The Reality Check blog has been looking into claims made by Conservative minister Maria Miller that there is "no shortage of jobs" in the United Kingdom, as job centres have more than 400,000 vacancies. The evidence so far has cast doubt on Miller's claims:

According to the latest official figures released by the Office of National Statistics in January, Miller is correct to say the UK has around 400,000 jobs on offer. Between October and December, employers were looking for 463,000 new workers – though this is some 18,000 fewer than a year before.

The issue for Miller's argument is that those same figures reveal that there are also a substantial number of people chasing those jobs. The official count of unemployed people – anyone who is actively looking for work and is available to start immediately if hired – is 2.68 million.

That is around six people for every vacancy in the country. Even using the smaller group of just those currently claiming jobseeker's allowance, there are four jobseekers for each place. One million people aged 16-24 are currently looking for work.

Whichever measure is used, there are nowhere near enough vacancies to enable everyone currently looking for a job to find one

"Guardian Feb 2012"

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By *edonism44Man
over a year ago

oldham

"Currently unemployed but actively trying to find some form of employ ......

I am doing voluntary Work in care homes and driving peolpe to and from hospital , in my Own transport to try and put something back, also work as a volunteer in a charity shop ...

It's hard out there trying to get anything not just what I specialise in .

Your either over qualified or they wonder why your going for such a position.

Please feel free to give your opinion on my circumstances, don't give a shit anymore lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was unemployed for over 12 months, no one would give me a chance, now I have a cleaning job, don't get petrol allowance, so by the time I get paid and take travelling costs into account, I could get more sitting on my arse on the dole, but I hated that, so I do my bit.

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By *reenonions OP Man
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

Dude,

You're clearly making an effort and that makes the difference between being a person of substance or a waster - hats off to you.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

I've only been out of work for 6 months out of nigh on 30 years work - currently on long-term sick until I get my hip replaced next month and will be back to work soon as I possibly can - have attempted twice to restart on phased return (my employers are brilliant regarding sick leave) and each time within a fortnight my back has spasmed leaving me bedridden for several days and housebound for 2-3 weeks - currently can get out and about with stick - if I was a sex worker I'd prob be ok cos I'm fine on my back or kneeling - unfortunately I'm a training instructor so doesn't work as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ive worked and paid my taxes in many various ways for the last 40 years ,worked through bringing up the family too ,,,never been out of work never claimed benefits .when my ex left me 8 years ago i was recovering from major knee surgery and pretty disabled but i didnt play my disabled card i went self employed , found my self work and ive never looked back .been self sufficient ever since ..god knows what i would do if i didnt work ??? id have to find something else to pass the time .....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got 3 jobs on the go at the moment for extra cash, plus pensions and property rented out. So yep I work and give the tax man quite a bit of dosh each year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm self employed and currently work 7 days a week. I have a chronic condition which is doing its best to get me signed off but I've found if I spread my work over every day I can manage that better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The whole top and bottom is yes there is some people in our country who dont want to work but id say theres alot on the dole who do want to work i feel sorry for them. "

I fall into the 2nd category.

I genuinely hate being unemployed and 'sponging' off the government as I can honestly say I don't think I've 'earned' those benefits yet as, at 24, I haven't put enough in.

An injury has resulted in me not being about to do the job I've always done, but I've so far been on 2 courses to help me get back into work/learn new skills, I'm starting another in January, and in the mean time I'm looking at others whilst also looking for work and applying for anything suitable.

Thank God I can still do my voluntary work (I've done it for nearly 10 years now) as it keeps me sane. I've also been asked to volunteer somewhere else which is much better than sitting at home, getting more and more depressed all day.

I will be so happy when I finally land myself a job

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By *ilandlarryCouple
over a year ago

more north lincs than mids!

I have been in and out of work since returning from Army accommodation overseas. I am currently doing temp admin work locally.

Larry has been out of the Army since December and has just started a new job. The last year has been awful, lets hope this is the start of a better time for us.

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By *g99Couple
over a year ago

I'm a slacker, and graham working in the private security/close protection industry xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Havent got a clue what im going to do when i leave the army will be a huge shock to system and a large bite of reality

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

I worked bringing up two children unpaid (Tho I did hairdress at home ) and then when the boy was 16 I went back into part time paid employment.I have since worked full time and now at my age decided that 19 hours a week is enough. I need to have a focus to get up in the mornings or I would just vegetate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work full time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes, I work, although I think there being less than half a million jobs free, and over 2 and a half million unemployed a good excuse for a lot of people not working

I must say that I have never actually thought about how many jobs may be out there compared to how many jobless people there are.

Interesting point

Me neither til I worked as a stats surveyor for two yr with Manpower, boring but gives a good outline of unemployment, hidden unemployment etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've always worked from the moment I left school until now.... The only time I had off was when my son was diagnosed with cancer and took time out to tend to his and the families needs. I love my job and wouldn't change what I do for a living and I'm now in a location I like too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both full time workers here and always have been. We like to stand on our own feet and would rather contribute to the system than laze around taking from it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work. I'm 27, have a good job, earn reasonable amount and never claimed a dime from our government. I do recognise that one day I may have a change in circumstances and require their help so won't tar everyone with the same brush.

Some however, use it as a lifestyle choice.

Actually to that- I've been offered two very good jobs within the last 3 weeks. One was this morning!

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

I'm only recently unemployed and I fucking hate it, I don't know WHY anybody would choose this as a lifestyle!

I'm bored out of my wits, stressed and losing the will to live. I've cleaned the house top to bottom EVERY day this week and it was soul-destroying having to give in and open a claim for Jobseekers allowance.

With Christmas coming up, I thought I would be able to get a job like THAT *Clicks fingers*, but despite applying for around 10-15+ jobs a day, I still haven't heard anything.

- Amy. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

methinks 'twas the taxman who started this thread!!

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

Both work.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

both work but having not yet checked last night euro millions ticket may need to come back soon and change that

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

I'm a single mum and work full time in a highly stressful job that can often see me putting in 70 hours a week with only 37 of them paid for but that's just the nature of the work I do!! I don't get enough time to play but live what I do which I think makes a big difference!! There are many genuine people out there that want to work but can't but on the flipside I come across many everyday in my job who are blatantly not working cos they think the world owes them a living!!!

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By *edonism44Man
over a year ago

oldham

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

"I'm only recently unemployed and I fucking hate it, I don't know WHY anybody would choose this as a lifestyle!

With Christmas coming up, I thought I would be able to get a job like THAT *Clicks fingers*, but despite applying for around 10-15+ jobs a day, I still haven't heard anything.

- Amy. x"

I feel for you. My daughter was made redundant a few months ago - she's 25 and has worked full time since leaving college. She's been unable to find another job despite applying for absolutely anything and everything ... full time, part time, temporary, cleaning, shop jobs, you name it. But to no avail.

She and her fiancé are now in financial dire straits - it's heartbreaking.

Not everyone on JSA is a slacker or sponger.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both work,

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By *onderlust76Woman
over a year ago

St helens

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange."
full time job plus kids moot enough time to myself

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By *edonism44Man
over a year ago

oldham

"I'm only recently unemployed and I fucking hate it, I don't know WHY anybody would choose this as a lifestyle!

With Christmas coming up, I thought I would be able to get a job like THAT *Clicks fingers*, but despite applying for around 10-15+ jobs a day, I still haven't heard anything.

- Amy. x"

Chin up amy, it's been 3 1/2 months for me things will change love xxxxx.

Anybody got work in manchester Oldham ish. Can travel , used to be in middle management but anything right now is good, pm me please xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work full time, but wonder if the dole queue may be more financially viable. Self respect has an element to play, but love my job.

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

"I work full time, but wonder if the dole queue may be more financially viable. Self respect has an element to play, but love my job. "

Only if you earn less than £70 a week ... JSA ain't all that and a bag of chips!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive just started a new full time job as a support worker for autistic adults, very challenging but i love it.

Before that i was a cook but got too stressed out!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"im a slacker "

You're a full time mum aren't you? That's not slacking, that's bloody hard work with crap pay and ridiculous hours!

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I live off my super rich 80 year old sugar daddy...he keeps me in chanel , gucci and i live in a big mansion...

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By *penyoureyes2722Woman
over a year ago

Belfast

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By *penyoureyes2722Woman
over a year ago

Belfast

I've always worked since I was old enough to get a part time job whilst at school.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never been unemployed. I started my own business 4 months ago and have absolutely no income as yet, but am not eligible for any benefits. Not grumbling, because this time next year Rodney!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Retired and loving it.

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By *irtydanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

work like a dog

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Work my arse off and have done since I was 16

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both work, and have always worked since we left school!!

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By *upitersmileCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

I'm lucky enough to work for fun not for a living! Love my job and I can pick and chose my hours/days

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By *kin BohnerMan
over a year ago

derby

I drive lorries and hate it with a vengeance... long hours, little or no respect from employers or collection/delivery points, VOSA looking to fill their coffers, and don't start me on the standard of roads and driving (of some)...

On a night class to try and get out of the industry but its proving difficult to fit the study around work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work ft but i entertain myself with the forum on my breaks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worked all my life never claimed a penny. Off at the minute due to surgery and am bored to death and can't wait to go back.... I know sad!!!

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

work full time,but i would love to retire early,not a cat in hells chance though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both work loooong an hard ..Mrs puts in 70 hrs a week an I'm a joiner and have been since 16 ..no slackers here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange."

Work full time, I always feel at a loss when I get day off too lol

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

I m self employed, love the job i do, so I m in paid enjoyment..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never been out of work..work in admin and help run husbands building firm.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Well I turn up to a place of work......not sure I work for my living lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work full time and have ever since I left school. I am lucky enough to never have been out of work. My family has a very strong work ethic, which I have inherited, so if I was made unemployed I would be doing my best to be getting another job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both of us work, i have (male) since the day i left school .... only been unemployed for 7 weeks since 1984 so not doing too bad

.... currently work for a university on there maintenance dept and hate it with a vengeance !

I do absolutely nothing thats in my contract !! ..... just boring stuff .... trying to get out asap !

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By *oulou45Woman
over a year ago

Bucks

I'm a worker I start 7am tomorrow mornin and I will finish 8pm friday night. I can sleep thurs night but will be on call. I have also taken on a 2nd job so will be working sat. I have no problems when people have been made redunant or are off ill. But I hate it when people just don't want to work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???"

Some folk are retired you know.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm no slacker, just finishing my 12 hr shift, back at it tomorrow at 6am

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a full time day job and work shifts in a pub though only until the debts are at a manageable level that I can give it up as its not the best

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By *nfieldishCouple
over a year ago

Enfield

David's a builder....Sooze is a care worker....

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

full time slacker

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work 36 hours a week over 3 nights so am lucky enough to have a few days off too. I have a great job

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Since I left home at the age of 18 I have been responsible totally for supporting myself (even when in relationships where I always was the main breadwinner) so, apart from having a child, I have always worked. No parental support for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im on ssp at the minute due to a operation and just found out today i have a long term illness, its doing my head in being stuck in the house out of my mind,

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

speaking as a bloke who took a weeks leave to look after our 2 children then aged 7 and 4 ish, have to say i was glad to get back to work tbh..

gave me a reality check on what the OH did as well as her part time working..

'slacker', not the best choice of terminology imho..

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

I'm a photographer, Mrs JFL is a scientist.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work for myself and have done since i left school i work 7 days a week but i love the flexability of being able to finish at whatever time i like.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange."

Run my own business so got no choice but to work or people don't get paid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Students.....

Although we have worked until very recently, since we were 17

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

"I'm only recently unemployed and I fucking hate it, I don't know WHY anybody would choose this as a lifestyle!

With Christmas coming up, I thought I would be able to get a job like THAT *Clicks fingers*, but despite applying for around 10-15+ jobs a day, I still haven't heard anything.

- Amy. x"

Keep your chin up...something will come along for you xx

Mr B lost his job early this year and know how hard it can be. Thankfully he is now back to work and happy than he ever was in his last employment.

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

Both of us work...Mr full time and I work part time.

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

I work... but I plan to stop in 4 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't worked (properly) for over a year and have to confess I love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I (2wheels) have been unemployed twice, once for 6 weeks and once for a few months. Both times utterly soul destroying. How anyone would think it is an easy option is beyond me. I would walk home several miles from job inter_iews to save £1.20 in bus fare and very nearly became homeless. It was a very humbling experience.

We both work, crystal in a training role and me for the government. I have the sort of job that is so unusual the job title is akin to a direct line and the job title is a guaranteed conversation starter so I tend to leave it at civil servant even though I'm not!

She earns a pittance but gets a company car and her employers are funding further education which are both huge perks. I don't get pay rises being in the public sector and work several hours unpaid overtime most weeks. But we are both lucky to have jobs that are secure and we love which in the current climate is a huge bonus

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over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange."

Of course; how could you not - I'll never understand those who - for no reason - sit on benefit...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both work ( Paul full time and I have two part time jobs) we used to own a stall too at the local market but that just wasn't paying its way so we gave it up recently although thinking of starting it up again come spring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mrs T is a full time slut haha, but i work 4 jobs, one of which is making mrs T a slut.

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By *enuineplayers plus 1Couple
over a year ago

newport

I live to work. Love my job. Guess I'm lucky

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The kind of work I do is important to me but I have the luxury of working or not and of choosing when, where in country I go. I am very happy with that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes, I work, although I think there being less than half a million jobs free, and over 2 and a half million unemployed a good excuse for a lot of people not working

I must say that I have never actually thought about how many jobs may be out there compared to how many jobless people there are.

Interesting point

I just checked the stats and it's not that clear cut.

In that case can you define your source that labels everyone without a job a 'slacker'?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I'm not working I care for injured marsupials. I have a little sac and everyfink ....

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

I'm in full time work.

For those of you who might remember me, it was a year ago next Tuesday that I started my current job, after 9 months being unemployed, and having made over 820 job applications in that time!

I have total sympathy with those who are job searching; I went through all the emotions, all the heartache as one employer after another didn't reply; wondering how I was going to pay the bills - I was actually 2 months away from handing the keys to my house back to my Mortgage provider when I got my job!

My work isn't perfect but it is work, and I'm happy for that!

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By *tarkersandcrutchCouple
over a year ago

TELFORD

we both work full time, shaz has worked since the age of 14 and never been out if a job - thankfully. we have two children and also do voluntary work, not much spare time but thankful for what we have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work, full time (45 hours) and care for my disabled mother the rest of the time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got made redundant in 2009 after 21 years of continuous employment from school. As I got redundancy, I could not claim my JSA until about 6 months later. I got that for 6 months then because my mife works and earns over 16K, i was told that I was then entitled to nothing. Struggled for another 6 months, slowly creeping into debt. Finally got some work via an agency, then got taken on for 12 months. Got laid off again when the buisness slackened off and not entitled to JSA because I had not enough NI from the last two tax years. Managed another 4 months via another agency, at the same place as before till they "no longer required my services". Signing on again and still not allowed any JSA, because of the NI. I can't even have a tax rebate until April or I start another job. So I can't have MY money back when I really need it. There are millions like me, who are silent and fuming. It's the scrotes who are the most vocal and who get everything handed to them on a plate. I have heard advisors actually say to people "right, let's see what you are entitled to". I have never been given any help at all. This country is fucked, and it beyond fixing.

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By *U1966Man
over a year ago

Devon

Never been out of work 45 hours a week have a day off and i can see why you would be depressed being unemployed but there are some proffesionals at it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work but in the eyes of some I am unemployed and signing on ..........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange."

Well another full timer here in gainful employment. I did smile at the slacker remark as it looks like they were hiding as not many hands up.

The ones who put the effort in to try and find something I have full respect for and wish them luck. The rest well effort is the key word.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Both retired now, oh worked for many years until was ill, and I early retired to look after him after working since leaving school with no breaks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Full timer! N thankful for it! X

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

I consider myself really quite fortunate to be in work and never having been out of work.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Also done voluntary work and fostered children from London in that time. Loved it!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work, I'm a graphic designer and I'm lucky enough to be able to say I love my job, been working for the same company for 18 years (with promotions).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worked full time since a week after I left school

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Worked full time since a week after I left school

You took a whole week off? Lazy mare!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Worked full time since a week after I left school

You took a whole week off? Lazy mare!"

I must be due another one soon !!

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I have a job. I have been in the unhappy position of not having a job. I know which I prefer, if only to avoid crappy daytime TV!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a job. I have been in the unhappy position of not having a job. I know which I prefer, if only to avoid crappy daytime TV!"

That is a trap I refuse to fall into. I just cannot bring myself to switch it on till the kids come home. Even then, I am in the kitchen cooking or ironing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

70+ hrs a week every week for the last 3years in this job that includes every bank holiday, christmas and new years fingers crossed can get this xmas off as its my little 1s 1st

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I have a job. I have been in the unhappy position of not having a job. I know which I prefer, if only to avoid crappy daytime TV!

That is a trap I refuse to fall into. I just cannot bring myself to switch it on till the kids come home. Even then, I am in the kitchen cooking or ironing."

I can cope with homes under the hammer on the odd day off but otherwise it drives me actually doing chores!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work.... I have too. Need all my pennies to keep me in kinky gear..toys and to go to meets lol

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I have worked for 30 years and never claimed anything, ever. I am seriously under-employed in a paid capacity now and over-employed in my voluntary work. It's not sustainable but 30 years of tax and NI entitles me to nothing. So, I take what work I can get to pay the bills and get my work satisfaction from the unpaid stuff.

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over a year ago

"I have worked for 30 years and never claimed anything, ever. I am seriously under-employed in a paid capacity now and over-employed in my voluntary work. It's not sustainable but 30 years of tax and NI entitles me to nothing. So, I take what work I can get to pay the bills and get my work satisfaction from the unpaid stuff."

There are a lot in the same boat but who wouldn't entertain taking on voluntary work so hats off to you for doing so. I do think you need a degree of satisfaction at times too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not at the moment, not having trouble applying, it's getting past that inter_iew stage that's the tricky bit.

But 9 gcse's and A levels, loads of qualifications over 50 jobs applied for in 6 months but still no luck. Oh well

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

There are a lot in the same boat but who wouldn't entertain taking on voluntary work so hats off to you for doing so. I do think you need a degree of satisfaction at times too. "

Thank you. I have been doing voluntary work for nearly 30 years. If I had money I would still do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???"

I love these kinds of questions lately. I left work with recurring depression in January only to find my thyroid no longer responds properly to my medicine, i have gastritis, a 2" hiatus hernia and barrett's oesophagus and am now on cancer watch for the rest of my life.

Taking this to the Dept for Work & Pensions so I could buy myself some time to heal and see my counsellor, they refused and cheated me for half a year until I got my MP to get on them and then finally got what I had fought for in July when I was penniless and unemployed and unable to sign on to Jobseekers Allowance.

£1,400 in the bank, I decided, out of pride, not to sign on while I looked for work especially because of the way the DWP treated me. I wouldn't be institutionalised by them ever again and fall into the "worthless scrounger that doesn't work for a living" category...

To this day, I am refused a job because employers are actually paid by the DWP to employ signed on Jobseekers and I am not one of them because I am sick of living with that stigma. Learn Direct has refused me free training to get more of a chance of being employed as well. Wow, honesty does pay, doesn't it?

I now have £150 in my account and not only do I have to go to the Jobcentre still to find the only jobs available every week, half of them are fake, the real ones don't give me the time of day and I don't even have the money to phone employers or send an SAE for a fucking reply.

But not to get sidetracked, my ciggies pay more tax than you do so work a little harder why don't ya lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

But not to get sidetracked, my ciggies pay more tax than you do so work a little harder why don't ya lol"

Very true about a LOT of the advertised jobs being fake. They are advertised by recruitment agencies as a method to gather your details, also the same job can be advertised by a dozen different agencies and they are all counted as separate jobs by the DWP. Don't beleive the hype.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People work for us now so dont have to do so much well i dont . Work around home and horses and other animals thats full time. .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

allegedly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have my own clothes shop which means yes I work but spend most of my time on the laptop online or perving on here

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By *arnaclebillMan
over a year ago

Robin Hood County

"I'm curious - who here does their bit for UK plc or are you a slacker hiding behind some excuse for not working???

I have a day off today - I'm almost lost with all the time to myself - it's strange."

As I'm 72 years old the answer is No I'm retired. Mind you I did work full time, away at sea for most of the time. I am never bored, I always find things that need doing around the house and sometimes I wonder how I found time to go to work.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

Im working but I have planned for the future and intend to stop at 11.30am

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This thread has left me fuming. To all you smug people with jobs, good for you. I worked in London full time for over 20 years. I am now unemployed, NOT a slacker, and had my flat repossessed. I now live on £75 pw benefits plus I get my rent paid. I live in a former hotel full of alcoholics, junkies and people who have just left prison. I have mice in my room. And no, I am not making it up. I apply for anything and everything. Employed people just do not understand how bad things are. Yesterday I tried to apply for a job in Sainsbury. Only 22 hours a week but full time jobs are like gold dust now. I entered my postcode and it wouldn't let me apply as I live more than ten miles away (I was planning on catching a train). Most jobs expect you to have a car now, how can I run a car on benefits? When I applied for a job at Aldi the form stated that they would prefer to employ people who do not rely on public transport. Anybody who chooses to live on benefits MUST also be doing some sort of work to make it worthwhile. Or dealing drugs or is a burglar. No-one in their right mind would choose to be on the dole. £75 pw is JUST enough to manage on, but wait until you need a new pair of shoes or a new coat. Please think twice before calling people slackers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am in full time employment doesn't always mean that I work but always get paid for it and when I'm called to work. That's when I really earn my money for all the days I'm not that busy. So its swings and roundabouts. Have never claimed one penny from our government and never intend to except a bit of retirement money if there is still a retirement pot when it's time to claim

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I forgot to add... lol does anybody have any jobs going in the Liverpool area?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This thread has left me fuming. To all you smug people with jobs, good for you. I worked in London full time for over 20 years. I am now unemployed, NOT a slacker, and had my flat repossessed. I now live on £75 pw benefits plus I get my rent paid. I live in a former hotel full of alcoholics, junkies and people who have just left prison. I have mice in my room. And no, I am not making it up. I apply for anything and everything. Employed people just do not understand how bad things are. Yesterday I tried to apply for a job in Sainsbury. Only 22 hours a week but full time jobs are like gold dust now. I entered my postcode and it wouldn't let me apply as I live more than ten miles away (I was planning on catching a train). Most jobs expect you to have a car now, how can I run a car on benefits? When I applied for a job at Aldi the form stated that they would prefer to employ people who do not rely on public transport. Anybody who chooses to live on benefits MUST also be doing some sort of work to make it worthwhile. Or dealing drugs or is a burglar. No-one in their right mind would choose to be on the dole. £75 pw is JUST enough to manage on, but wait until you need a new pair of shoes or a new coat. Please think twice before calling people slackers."

I've been there a few times and don't envy you, sorry to hear about all that. Keep your head up and when you get into a job, keep looking. The higher paying slacker jobs aren't advertised to slackers like us lol

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

I don't think it's fair to label people that aren't working as slackers - admittedly there are loads of people who won't work but there are tons who are really trying to get a job - it's the work dodgers that take money away from those suffering real hardship - the system is as fault in my opinion. Z

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

"I don't think it's fair to label people that aren't working as slackers - admittedly there are loads of people who won't work but there are tons who are really trying to get a job - it's the work dodgers that take money away from those suffering real hardship - the system is as fault in my opinion. Z"

Couldn't agree more, it's not those that are unemployed and wanting to work that are the drain on the coffers, nor is it the sick or disabled (they are just easy targets for the Eton Rifles), but it's the bottom feeders who set out to make not working their personal career choice, they are the problem.....

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Bill Clinton was being berated by a woman back when he was President.

"Don't tell me about the millions of new jobs you've created," she complained, "I've got four of them and I'm not all that impressed."

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By *reenonions OP Man
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

The eternal social problem - I want to work buy can't find a job.... Well, perhaps not a job you want or are comfortable with maybe?

Or, got knocked up, never see the dad and just live the benefits highway fast lane?

Right or wrong its not my call but working or a desire to work for betterment of oneself of others is worthy of a handshake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Currently unemployed but actively trying to find some form of employ ......

I am doing voluntary Work in care homes and driving peolpe to and from hospital , in my Own transport to try and put something back, also work as a volunteer in a charity shop ...

It's hard out there trying to get anything not just what I specialise in .

Your either over qualified or they wonder why your going for such a position.

Was operations manager made redundant due to the economic climate been out of real work for 2 yrs someone said maybe you should lower your standards ffs I've applied for cleaners positions McDonald's everything hard pressed to get an inter_iew let alone a job, but tide myself over with temp work and delivering for local takeaway but would seriously love to get back into what I was trained to do, however middle management seems to have been hit very hard

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By *ikeriderMan
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work and I work very hard and am well paid. For those who are not working but want to work, I do genuinely wish you all the best because I know any one of us could just as easy be in that very same boat through no fault of our own.

You are certainly not slackers and should claim every penny you are entitled to until you are fortunate enough to get back into the world of employment xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have three jobs, and I love them all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am 47, worked since i was 17. Never claimed a penny, taxman wasnt so nice.. he took most of it. Looking to move abroad and not work...but who knows... so no, not a slacker here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have three jobbys, and I love them all

DISgUSTING!..but cute

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am bijobual.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am bijobual.

Eek I have become a threadnummer

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By *acreadCouple
over a year ago

central scotland

Started work at 15 and apart from a short spell during which I did voluntary work driving a mini bus for disabled have been lucky enough to have worked since but it must be hard for lots of folk willing to work but cant find any and also the ones who through no fault of their own find working leaves them less well off

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