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

Of this Covid shit show?

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

Was about to be made redundant up until yesterday and my job has been saved ... Thankfully...

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside

iv lost work as im a self employed joiner, slowly picking up now though, and lost alot of custom from a pub i own.

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By *ylonSlutTV/TS
over a year ago

Durham

Lost my job when covid started in europe beginning of March.

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By *olden RatioWoman
over a year ago

Buckinghamshire

I lost my job on the Thursday just before the furlough scheme was introduced.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Friend of mine on here was due to be laid off from sept but I helped him challenge it and now he’s on 50% furlough, 50 % hours, taking annual leave through till end Dec and offer still on the table then. At lot of redundancy decisions are unlawful right now please challenge them all

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

Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

Sorry to read all these posts, hope something turns up soon for you all

I am a healthcare worker so haven't been short of work throughout covid 19

My partner was furloughed and made redundant in July though.

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

my firm laid 25 off in august the rest if us who have been kept on have been told there could be more wen furlough ends.so yea escaped the first round but could still be out end of october.the ones who got laid off have had to claim redundancy from givernent as the firm isnt solvent. myself i worked half day this week and one day last week and thts it since march

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By *xfordshireCoupleMFCouple
over a year ago

Nr. Oxford

Lost my at the end of March. Still looking and applying but starting to lose hope that I will find anything soon.

Lily

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

I haven’t lost my job, but then again I haven’t had any paid work since February.

On top of that my cancer assessments were delayed from April to the start of September. I’ve had my blood test now and just hoping the closing of the nhs hasn’t given me a double Covid shafting.

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

I went self employed this Jan bad timing I now. I got work and things were picking up but since Covid had very little work. My brother in law been laid off the company I worked at before we moved cutting half the workforce and my daughter nog sure if she will have a job after October. Things not great.

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By *oodnitegirlWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

This thread makes my heart hurt.

We have been lucky to both work for the government.

It’s awful to read xx

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By *ate_BMan
over a year ago

London

Being self employed, it has been hard working throughout these past months. I've noticed that employers seem to prefer self employed people now as a way to avoid paid-leave. Crafty.

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

"Of this Covid shit show?

Have you?

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

Hopefully u will all find jobs sooner rather than later. Reading things like this makes u realise how lucky I am that my job is safe

Best of luck everyone, my thoughts r with all of u

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

My son, x2. His girlfriend. His hotel job went bye bye at the start of the pandemic. His did occasional shifts in the same pub as his girlfriend and now both of them have no pub job due to the local restrictions in the area the pub is.

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

I actually have my current job because of Covid and the longer this all goes on for really is better for me "job wise".

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

think when furlough ends in october is when your gona see lots of lay offs.could make unemployment in the 80s look like a tea party

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

"think when furlough ends in october is when your gona see lots of lay offs.could make unemployment in the 80s look like a tea party"

I think you've right

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By *hickennchipsWoman
over a year ago

up above the streets and houses

I’m thankful to have worked throughout but I’m sad for what’s happening to many others

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"Hopefully u will all find jobs sooner rather than later. Reading things like this makes u realise how lucky I am that my job is safe

Best of luck everyone, my thoughts r with all of u "

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"think when furlough ends in october is when your gona see lots of lay offs.could make unemployment in the 80s look like a tea party

I think you've right

My son and his GF had plans to get longer hours once they'd finished college. Instead, they got nothing for 4 months, 1 month of the odd shift and now nothing again and uni starts in 3 weeks. They wanted to be independent(ish) but no such luck.

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

"think when furlough ends in october is when your gona see lots of lay offs.could make unemployment in the 80s look like a tea party

I think you've right

my oldest daughter has worjed all the way through lockdown but even her place just recently laid off staff aswell luckily for her shes been kept on

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I have lost all of my income due to the virus.

My work is in the hospitality industry and at the moment there is no sign of recovery in my field.

I am self employed with stock that I have to store and and have no way of selling.

I am likely going to need to retrain and find a new career or employment path.

It is very worrying for me and many others in a similar situation.

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

"think when furlough ends in october is when your gona see lots of lay offs.could make unemployment in the 80s look like a tea party"
. I hate to say it but you may well be right there is a reason why DWP are recruiting Work Coaches and job centres may be opening Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 8.00 pm and on Saturdays 9-5

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

"I lost my job on the Thursday just before the furlough scheme was introduced."

Damn that is Grim.

Have you found anything else?

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

"I have lost all of my income due to the virus.

My work is in the hospitality industry and at the moment there is no sign of recovery in my field.

I am self employed with stock that I have to store and and have no way of selling.

I am likely going to need to retrain and find a new career or employment path.

It is very worrying for me and many others in a similar situation."

Good luck to you. It will work out I'm sure.

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By *ittyndCouple
over a year ago

Oldham/Birmingham

"I have lost all of my income due to the virus.

My work is in the hospitality industry and at the moment there is no sign of recovery in my field.

I am self employed with stock that I have to store and and have no way of selling.

I am likely going to need to retrain and find a new career or employment path.

It is very worrying for me and many others in a similar situation."

I would recommend to look out for customer service, digital and FMCG industry.

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By *heGentleman2024Man
over a year ago

North West

Lost mine

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By *ittyndCouple
over a year ago

Oldham/Birmingham

I’m switching my job next month and I’m also scared after seeing people are losing jobs! New job is only 12 months FTC while current is the permanent ones. I’m hoping the industry I work will grow more for sure due to this Covid.

Though I’m getting job offers and I’ve worked through this Covid but it’s a scary time. I’m happy to provide anyone free advise on Digital industry.

All the best guys

Adam

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

"I have lost all of my income due to the virus.

My work is in the hospitality industry and at the moment there is no sign of recovery in my field.

I am self employed with stock that I have to store and and have no way of selling.

I am likely going to need to retrain and find a new career or employment path.

It is very worrying for me and many others in a similar situation.

I would recommend to look out for customer service, digital and FMCG industry. "

Thank you, I will

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I know a lot of mates who work in the aviation industry, have lost their jobs due to airlines pulling out of airports, handling agents cutting back on staff and even airports laying people off.

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

"I’m thankful to have worked throughout but I’m sad for what’s happening to many others

I am sure you won't mind them putting food on the table for their families by taking a job as a covid-19 Marshall would you?

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By *hickennchipsWoman
over a year ago

up above the streets and houses

"I’m thankful to have worked throughout but I’m sad for what’s happening to many others

I am sure you won't mind them putting food on the table for their families by taking a job as a covid-19 Marshall would you?"

No of course not, each to their own

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By *ittyndCouple
over a year ago

Oldham/Birmingham

There are many employers who still got compassion so please look out to industries which are growing due to Covid

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

"I know a lot of mates who work in the aviation industry, have lost their jobs due to airlines pulling out of airports, handling agents cutting back on staff and even airports laying people off."

yep firm i work for most of our stores are in airports we have gone from sending full vans out every day to sending a dozen parcels out to each store once a week.inly thing that may keep us afloat is our website at the mo

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London

I was furloughed until end of August but am now on gardening leave. My job could have continued online but a merger has muddied the waters somewhat and in fact I’m not sorry to be leaving, especially as the redundancy package is not too bad.

In addition, I have skills that I may be able to transfer and become self-employed, but the idea of selling up and “down-sizing” (actually upsizing in the provinces with a big boost to the bank balance) is looking attractive. I feel for folks who don’t have that option.

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By *itylad2020Man
over a year ago

LOUGHBOROUGH

I lost my job as a salesman because Parkinsons disease was making my hands shake and i couldnt do my job properly, It wasnt the employer at fault because I stupidly handed in my notice before I thought I would get sacked. How thick am i

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

This!

"Friend of mine on here was due to be laid off from sept but I helped him challenge it and now he’s on 50% furlough, 50 % hours, taking annual leave through till end Dec and offer still on the table then. At lot of redundancy decisions are unlawful right now please challenge them all"

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

I'm sorry to read that so many of us have been fucked over.

I also lost my job before the Furlough scheme and have been left in debt and finding it very hard to find a new job.

What was the point of it all?

It is a complete shit show where many of us are needlessly suffering.

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

6 years in the navy then 30 years in fire systems down the toilet in July!

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

"Of this Covid shit show?

Me. It was via an agency so no rights whatsoever. Dont think I'll get it back either.

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

"think when furlough ends in october is when your gona see lots of lay offs.could make unemployment in the 80s look like a tea party"

I’ve had to make people redundant and take them off the retention scheme as there’s no point as there’s no jobs for them to come back to

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"I'm sorry to read that so many of us have been fucked over.

I also lost my job before the Furlough scheme and have been left in debt and finding it very hard to find a new job.

What was the point of it all?

It is a complete shit show where many of us are needlessly suffering."
I feel very sorry for you and right from the beginning we said this was going to happen and it’s only the start

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

Myself and doughnut was made redundant at the end of August, not only was we made jobless but homeless too, we lived and worked in a small Gatwick hotel. Our old boss spoke to us at the end of June and asked us if we wanted to stay on to the end of furlough but he couldn't afford to pay the top up, we refused because A we was already on a very low wage which was even lower on furlough B law says he had too pay the top up and C we would have just got made redundant at the end of October anyway after the last furlough pay, so why wait even longer.

Up until Monday we had no idea where we would be living, with no savings we had to go and claim universal credit and trying to find private housing while claiming this is very hard to find, while they cant discriminate people on housing benefit anymore there is loopholes for landlords.

Monday we literally had to go to the council offices with all our stuff and officially be homeless, thankfully they found emergency housing for us until a temporary home can be found, and not knowing what area we will be given means it's impossible to find a new job.

I always say there are people out there alot worse off than us, but last Monday it felt like my whole world was crashing around me.

Things will get better, where we have been placed isn't a dive thankfully.

Danish x

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

I should probably mention that we had been at the hotel less than two years so wasn't entitled to any redundancy pay.

Danish x

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

"I should probably mention that we had been at the hotel less than two years so wasn't entitled to any redundancy pay.

Danish x"

I'm so sorry that happened to you

I hope you find a new home quickly and things start to fall into place.

At least you have each other x

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

"I'm sorry to read that so many of us have been fucked over.

I also lost my job before the Furlough scheme and have been left in debt and finding it very hard to find a new job.

What was the point of it all?

It is a complete shit show where many of us are needlessly suffering. I feel very sorry for you and right from the beginning we said this was going to happen and it’s only the start "

And it was all for nothing!

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

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

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock "

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing.

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

"I should probably mention that we had been at the hotel less than two years so wasn't entitled to any redundancy pay.

Danish x"

Jesus your posts put things into perspective. Well done you both for being so positive in the face of such a shit show. Makes one thankful for what they have

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By *olden RatioWoman
over a year ago

Buckinghamshire

"I lost my job on the Thursday just before the furlough scheme was introduced.

Damn that is Grim.

Have you found anything else?"

There’s nothing permanent in my field and I’m now seeing a lot of redundancies happen. Fortunately I could pick up freelance work for the last 6 months or so which has kept me ticking over. However, I’m not sure how much there will be moving forward.

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By *V-AliceTV/TS
over a year ago

Ayr

"I actually have my current job because of Covid and the longer this all goes on for really is better for me "job wise".

I'm in the same position; and I'm well aware of how very lucky that makes me.

In the 80's, I was long term unemployed and it was tough going; but, as has already been said, the coming unemployment will be worse.

Why? Well, back then, the cost of living was a small fraction of what it is today. Very many fewer people had mortgages and credit cards. There's a lot more to be lost - that simply can't be sustained without even a below-average income, carefully managed.

The furlough scheme was necessary, to buy the Government time to plan for mass unemployment and what training and job creation measures they intend to take, to alleviate it.

I really hope they have put that time to good use; though I fear they haven't.

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing."
Absolutely there is many who shoot you down for different opinions but when they have lost there job or get other illness and have to wait years for treatment , there’s the biggest Depression the world has seen maybe they will look at this differently

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By *V-AliceTV/TS
over a year ago

Ayr

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing."

It wasn't all for nothing. It was to prevent a far higher death toll. The Government felt that was a priority. So did most of the population, or they wouldn't have locked down; even now, most of us are trying to do what we can to prevent the spread of the virus.

You are right that it has come at a very high cost - and that the virus is still out there; but it was done out of humanity and respect for human life.

You're entitled to believe a greater death toll would have been a better option; but it hasn't done the USA any good, has it?

I don't think anyone who holds your view is a bad person; I'm just glad the Government - and most of the rest of us - disagree with you.

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

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing.

You are right that it has come at a very high cost - and that the virus is still out there; but it was done out of humanity and respect for human life.

You're entitled to believe a greater death toll would have been a better option; but it hasn't done the USA any good, has it?

I don't think anyone who holds your view is a bad person; I'm just glad the Government - and most of the rest of us - disagree with you."

That was patronising.

We all know why things were done the way they were.

It doesn't take away the fact that a lot of people are suffering.

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

"Myself and doughnut was made redundant at the end of August, not only was we made jobless but homeless too, we lived and worked in a small Gatwick hotel. Our old boss spoke to us at the end of June and asked us if we wanted to stay on to the end of furlough but he couldn't afford to pay the top up, we refused because A we was already on a very low wage which was even lower on furlough B law says he had too pay the top up and C we would have just got made redundant at the end of October anyway after the last furlough pay, so why wait even longer.

I always say there are people out there alot worse off than us, but last Monday it felt like my whole world was crashing around me.

Things will get better, where we have been placed isn't a dive thankfully.

Danish x"
. Sorry to read that your world has come crashing down on you it obviously a life changing moment for you.If your Universal Credit is up and running you may want to consider a advance where you can get some money upfront but your Universal Credit will be lowered until you payback what you borrow it’s interest free.Also pleased do not feel embarrassed or ashamed to request a food bank slip / referral from the job centre or be directed to your nearest food bank.

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By *amaraBeaverbankWoman
over a year ago

Benidorm Spain

I moved to Spain last year as a singer. I had a couple of residencies with a contract. Now, because I’m not self employed, I’m not seen as a professional and not allowed to work. Only self employed entertainers are professional it seems, despite the fact this had been my sole income for 30 years.

There are no jobs here, I can’t even get a job as a chambermaid and believe me, I’ve tried.

All my savings are gone, my rent is due, I’ve literally half a bag of pasta left in the cupboard and can see no way out of this.

I’m sick and tired of fighting and struggling. I’m hungry and annoyed at the poor me’s moaning about holiday plans and weddings being postponed (selfish of me yes I know)

I no longer know what to do as I’m likely to end up homeless, having lost everything I have worked so hard and sacrificed so much for

And I’m one of the lucky ones

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"I moved to Spain last year as a singer. I had a couple of residencies with a contract. Now, because I’m not self employed, I’m not seen as a professional and not allowed to work. Only self employed entertainers are professional it seems, despite the fact this had been my sole income for 30 years.

There are no jobs here, I can’t even get a job as a chambermaid and believe me, I’ve tried.

All my savings are gone, my rent is due, I’ve literally half a bag of pasta left in the cupboard and can see no way out of this.

I’m sick and tired of fighting and struggling. I’m hungry and annoyed at the poor me’s moaning about holiday plans and weddings being postponed (selfish of me yes I know)

I no longer know what to do as I’m likely to end up homeless, having lost everything I have worked so hard and sacrificed so much for

And I’m one of the lucky ones

Very sad to hear,any chance of returning home ?

Just a thought, but there are loads of people that have flights booked that won't be going and their return seat could possibly be transferred. If we had some I'd certainly offer it to you.

Don't be too bitter about the "poor me's" just remember they paid your wages for the last 30 years and hopefully will pay them again .

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

There are no jobs here, I can’t even get a job as a chambermaid and believe me, I’ve tried.

All my savings are gone, my rent is due, I’ve literally half a bag of pasta left in the cupboard and can see no way out of this.

I’m sick and tired of fighting and struggling. I’m hungry and annoyed at the poor me’s moaning about holiday plans and weddings being postponed (selfish of me yes I know)

I no longer know what to do as I’m likely to end up homeless, having lost everything I have worked so hard and sacrificed so much for

And I’m one of the lucky ones

Hugs x

Can't you come back to the UK and get help from friends/ family until you sort something out?

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

"I should probably mention that we had been at the hotel less than two years so wasn't entitled to any redundancy pay.

Danish x

Jesus your posts put things into perspective. Well done you both for being so positive in the face of such a shit show. Makes one thankful for what they have "

We've had to remain positive, don't get me wrong there is a fair few times I've felt like we are at rock bottom but I dust myself off and think of all the people that have lost a loved one during this awful time, losing their homes they have saved so hard for.

It helps that doughnut is a very positive person and it runs off after a while, we will get through this.

Danish x

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

I always say there are people out there alot worse off than us, but last Monday it felt like my whole world was crashing around me.

Things will get better, where we have been placed isn't a dive thankfully.

Danish x"

There’s no law that states that he has to top up

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By *ebaucherouspoetMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Lost mine at the onset of Covid, thankfully had a support network that's helped me through - and kept me sane. Starting a new job on Monday that seems very well equipped to operate through even full scale lockdown, though obviously I can't be sure.

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

Survived the first round of redundancy, but they announced a second round yesterday. I'm pretty sure I'm safe as in a key role, worried about the company going belly up though. Sorry to all those who lost their jobs, I hope it all works out for you x

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

I always say there are people out there alot worse off than us, but last Monday it felt like my whole world was crashing around me.

Things will get better, where we have been placed isn't a dive thankfully.

Danish x

There’s no law that states that he has to top up

The research I did for when September came in (September he pays 10% and October 20% to make the 80% up) stated he did, I also got advice from ACAS.

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By *V-AliceTV/TS
over a year ago

Ayr

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing.

You are right that it has come at a very high cost - and that the virus is still out there; but it was done out of humanity and respect for human life.

You're entitled to believe a greater death toll would have been a better option; but it hasn't done the USA any good, has it?

I don't think anyone who holds your view is a bad person; I'm just glad the Government - and most of the rest of us - disagree with you.

That was patronising.

We all know why things were done the way they were.

It doesn't take away the fact that a lot of people are suffering.

If you know why things were done the way they were and you believe, as you've already stated, that all the suffering has been for nothing; where does that leave you?

Arguing for a greater death toll - with no guarantee that things would be any better than they are now - with many people suffering from a virus and even more fearing contracting it, than do now.

I'm not patronising you. I'm disputing your claim that all the suffering has been for nothing. I hasn't. People dear to me are still alive that might not have been, had lockdown etc not happened.

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

My thoughts are with all that have lost there jobs but know boss or company's do this lightly.

It's the decision I need to make this weekend do I put more cash in to a now failing business in the theatre industry.

Or tell everyone that it's all over and let it go bankrupt.

Not sleeping very well.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

My contract has been extended a year after being furloughed on full pay since March. Other half self employed heating engineer and didn't qualify for any help.

It's been hard as only been the two of us during lockdown and I'm resenting paying for everything.

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over a year ago

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing.

You are right that it has come at a very high cost - and that the virus is still out there; but it was done out of humanity and respect for human life.

You're entitled to believe a greater death toll would have been a better option; but it hasn't done the USA any good, has it?

I don't think anyone who holds your view is a bad person; I'm just glad the Government - and most of the rest of us - disagree with you.

That was patronising.

We all know why things were done the way they were.

It doesn't take away the fact that a lot of people are suffering.

If you know why things were done the way they were and you believe, as you've already stated, that all the suffering has been for nothing; where does that leave you?

Arguing for a greater death toll - with no guarantee that things would be any better than they are now - with many people suffering from a virus and even more fearing contracting it, than do now.

I'm not patronising you. I'm disputing your claim that all the suffering has been for nothing. I hasn't. People dear to me are still alive that might not have been, had lockdown etc not happened."

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

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

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing.

You are right that it has come at a very high cost - and that the virus is still out there; but it was done out of humanity and respect for human life.

You're entitled to believe a greater death toll would have been a better option; but it hasn't done the USA any good, has it?

I don't think anyone who holds your view is a bad person; I'm just glad the Government - and most of the rest of us - disagree with you.

That was patronising.

We all know why things were done the way they were.

It doesn't take away the fact that a lot of people are suffering.

If you know why things were done the way they were and you believe, as you've already stated, that all the suffering has been for nothing; where does that leave you?

Arguing for a greater death toll - with no guarantee that things would be any better than they are now - with many people suffering from a virus and even more fearing contracting it, than do now.

I'm not patronising you. I'm disputing your claim that all the suffering has been for nothing. I hasn't. People dear to me are still alive that might not have been, had lockdown etc not happened.

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony. "

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

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By *eeds Horny BuggerMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Lost my job start of August. Company I worked for put majority of staff on furlough from think April ( been that long can’t remember exactly). Luckily because they furloughed us till Oct 31 getting paid till then, I get my redundancy package after. So least I’ve still got another month with money coming in. Definitely worrying times for lots of people. Unfortunately no light at end of tunnel yet either

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

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing.

You are right that it has come at a very high cost - and that the virus is still out there; but it was done out of humanity and respect for human life.

You're entitled to believe a greater death toll would have been a better option; but it hasn't done the USA any good, has it?

I don't think anyone who holds your view is a bad person; I'm just glad the Government - and most of the rest of us - disagree with you.

That was patronising.

We all know why things were done the way they were.

It doesn't take away the fact that a lot of people are suffering.

If you know why things were done the way they were and you believe, as you've already stated, that all the suffering has been for nothing; where does that leave you?

Arguing for a greater death toll - with no guarantee that things would be any better than they are now - with many people suffering from a virus and even more fearing contracting it, than do now.

I'm not patronising you. I'm disputing your claim that all the suffering has been for nothing. I hasn't. People dear to me are still alive that might not have been, had lockdown etc not happened.

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony. "

Jeez as I looked down I thought come on...spit it out

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

I agree with you .

I honestly think the lockdown is going to bring huge mental health problems in the coming years.

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By *unnymadridMan
over a year ago

warfield

Might be something you want todo but cam models earn good money

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By *unnymadridMan
over a year ago

warfield

Losing my job as of 20th November.

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

I agree with you .

I honestly think the lockdown is going to bring huge mental health problems in the coming years."

It probably will.

Due to the fact that people who don't have savings are fucked.

People will quite literally starve and become homeless and in financial troubles they will never recover from.

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By *yronMan
over a year ago

grangemouth

Was supposed to be starting the best job that I've been offered in a very long time. It was supposed to start on August 15th. Unfortunately, the job is in another country and they're not issuing visas at the moment and won't be for the forseeable future, so I'm stuck here instead.

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

I agree with you .

I honestly think the lockdown is going to bring huge mental health problems in the coming years.

It probably will.

Due to the fact that people who don't have savings are fucked.

People will quite literally starve and become homeless and in financial troubles they will never recover from.

The virus isn't a problem it's the politicians.

Bulldozers parliamentary. We can't be any worse off. Fucking pukes.

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By *elshsunsWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire

I work in mental health .... I’m busier than ever

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

Good job that none of those vulnerable people run companies that keep tens of thousands of people employed......... Oh wait.....

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By *ornybobBuilderMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

For the last 3 months been pulled out with work work still coming in booking in November for jobs now

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By *rnyashellcplCouple
over a year ago

Haydock

Worked right through apart from 1 week when I was made redundant and started a new job a week later

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By *onnaluvdollTV/TS
over a year ago

cork

Yep, lost my job. But the unexpected time off means I have lots of days for pleasure, taking dick

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

Good job that none of those vulnerable people run companies that keep tens of thousands of people employed......... Oh wait.....

That doesn't make any sense.

Some people just need to argue for the sake of it.

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

I've not lost my job as I work in agriculture that has gone on as normal, but feel for those who have had no choice but to cut staff back.

There are jobs out there and we will all get back on our feet as a country.

Be positive, be strong, and remember you do have help out there even if you think you don't.

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

Good job that none of those vulnerable people run companies that keep tens of thousands of people employed......... Oh wait.....

That doesn't make any sense.

Some people just need to argue for the sake of it.

Which bit did you not understand? I am happy to clarify it for you.

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By *ev and DeeMan
over a year ago

catterick

Self employed pasterer. Plaster dissaperaed from the builders merchants straight away as soon as covid started. Returning to the merchants down south 1st, before slowly appearing in the midlands in limited bag numbers.

A bag of plaster is normally £6.98 per bag. But during lockdown was selling on the black market for £50 a bag, when any become available.

Im having to travel down south to surrey/sussex from lincolnshire, every week, just to earn some money. Till work picks up around me

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By *vor PartiesMan
over a year ago

wigan

I lost my Job. Now about to loose my home. Thanks Covid x

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By *napperSpikeMan
over a year ago

St Albans

After 35 years in businesses as a commercial, advertising & event photographer my work has tailed off drastically. Not sure what the future holds.

Plus missing my regular gig in the swinging world as in house photographer for Radlett Parties.

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By *hickennchipsWoman
over a year ago

up above the streets and houses

"After 35 years in businesses as a commercial, advertising & event photographer my work has tailed off drastically. Not sure what the future holds.

Plus missing my regular gig in the swinging world as in house photographer for Radlett Parties.

They allow photos to be taken? Not sure I’d like that? Where do they get posted out of interest?

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"I lost my job on the Thursday just before the furlough scheme was introduced."
I had the same thing. Couldn't start a new one as it was lockdown and cleaning holiday lets.

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By *napperSpikeMan
over a year ago

St Albans

"After 35 years in businesses as a commercial, advertising & event photographer my work has tailed off drastically. Not sure what the future holds.

Plus missing my regular gig in the swinging world as in house photographer for Radlett Parties.

They allow photos to be taken? Not sure I’d like that? Where do they get posted out of interest? "

Though off topic - in reply to @_hickennchips concerns - like all clubs Radlett Parties had banned the use of cameras by guests, however with their themed events & the effort many of their guest's put into their outfits a few years ago Janet & Richard decided to trial me running a themed on site portrait photo studio in one room where if couples or small groups wanted they could have their photo taken.

The photos are then sent electronically to the individual guests after the party, with guests only getting the photos they are in. There are no online galleries.

Working this way preserves guest's privacy & is also GDPR compliant.

Though I only shoot guests who ask me to, in the 3 years Radlett Parties have been employing me to offer the service it has become very popular with about 50% of guests wanting photos as a memory of the evening.

The studio is particularly popular on the Summer Ball, Back to School, Halloween & NYE nights.

To answer the specific questions

"They allow photos to be taken?" Guests have to ask me to shoot them.

"Not sure I’d like that?" Those who don't want photos don't ask me to shoot them.

Where do they get posted out of interest? That is the choice of the people in the individual photos, Radlett Parties do not post the photos anywhere.

I have noticed there are several couples on Fab using their photos taken at Radlett on their profiles, since they are the only people in the image there is nothing to stop them posting them if they so wish.

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By *ethany10Couple
over a year ago

falkirk

Yes me. Short of £4k a month, problem is bills are at that level of income. Just got our pensions now.

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

Big down turn in work it bit going to be good if this carries on for long

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Self employed pasterer. Plaster dissaperaed from the builders merchants straight away as soon as covid started. Returning to the merchants down south 1st, before slowly appearing in the midlands in limited bag numbers.

A bag of plaster is normally £6.98 per bag. But during lockdown was selling on the black market for £50 a bag, when any become available.

Im having to travel down south to surrey/sussex from lincolnshire, every week, just to earn some money. Till work picks up around me "

I can relate to this. As other halfs work dried up, self employed heating engineer, he did want to do things around the house, but simple things like ready mixed plaster, sandpaper etc...couldn't find for love or money. When he did find it, well...highway robbery!

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Yep, I got made redundant in june cos the business was struggling due to covid. Struggling to get any response from the jobs I'm applying for. I know something will come along, just hope its sooner rather than later

Lou x

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

Lost mine at the end of 2 weeks ago!! Struggling with it all

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By *ilk_TrayMan
over a year ago

Hampshire

Still in a job for the moment

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

I was made redundant on the 9th of this month was my dream job and there's no guarantee I will get my job back when the government allows the entertainment industry to open again

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"I was made redundant on the 9th of this month was my dream job and there's no guarantee I will get my job back when the government allows the entertainment industry to open again "

What did you do.

I cross hire lighting in to the westend but nothing now coming in to that.

Lucky back in October I took a full time position in a production factory doing maintenance as part of me slowing down.

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

"I was made redundant on the 9th of this month was my dream job and there's no guarantee I will get my job back when the government allows the entertainment industry to open again

What did you do.

I cross hire lighting in to the westend but nothing now coming in to that.

Lucky back in October I took a full time position in a production factory doing maintenance as part of me slowing down.

Worked on stage door at sheffield city hall also did security at sheffield fly dsa arena

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

Yup. Laid off in march. Company I worked for went into liquidation. No redundancy or pay since Feb. Scrabbled a few freelance jobs But have been living off my savings. Arse fell out of the design industry. Nobody wants new shops or new bars/restaurants right now. It’s not been easy.

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

What a heartbreaking post....There are always stories behind the pictures....god bless everyone.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Very sorry to hear all of these stories of people losing their jobs.

I hope you all find jobs soon x

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"I was made redundant on the 9th of this month was my dream job and there's no guarantee I will get my job back when the government allows the entertainment industry to open again

What did you do.

I cross hire lighting in to the westend but nothing now coming in to that.

Lucky back in October I took a full time position in a production factory doing maintenance as part of me slowing down.

Worked on stage door at sheffield city hall also did security at sheffield fly dsa arena "

Yer it's not looking good for the theatre industry i have lots invested ad have two staff they know by the end of this month they will have to go.

if nothing changes i will lose the business beginning of next year.25 years of work down the shiter, and my pension to boot.

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

"I was made redundant on the 9th of this month was my dream job and there's no guarantee I will get my job back when the government allows the entertainment industry to open again

What did you do.

I cross hire lighting in to the westend but nothing now coming in to that.

Lucky back in October I took a full time position in a production factory doing maintenance as part of me slowing down.

Worked on stage door at sheffield city hall also did security at sheffield fly dsa arena

Yer it's not looking good for the theatre industry i have lots invested ad have two staff they know by the end of this month they will have to go.

if nothing changes i will lose the business beginning of next year.25 years of work down the shiter, and my pension to boot."

I know we are booking gigs and postponing shows till next year but with fuck wit Boris I can't see this getting any better any time soon

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

My husband and I are incredibly lucky. He works in a school and I work for a local authority, so have worked throughout.

We really feel for those who have lost their jobs and homes, or who will be doing.

I am all too aware of the impact it is having. The department I work for has never been so busy, because of the impact this situation is having

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Very sorry to hear all of these stories of people losing their jobs.

I hope you all find jobs soon x"

This..

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

Thanks everyone fingers crossed I can find something soon

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"Thanks everyone fingers crossed I can find something soon "

Yer it's a mess for all in the theatre sector so many freelance and small company's that just won't make it meaning the big hire firms will be even more dominant and push more smaller firms under.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I remember being told that as long as Gatwick is going, there will always be jobs. I can't believe how badly effected not only Gatwick, but the surrounding areas are hit.

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By *at4fun888Woman
over a year ago

Lancashire

I left mine just as furlough started to go self employed selling my hand made items on Etsy.

I was really worried but I’m actually busier than ever.

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By *exy4youxxWoman
over a year ago

Pontefract

Guess I was lucky been working all way through it and just had a week's overtime don't look like our work slowing down either,sorry to hear others have had it hard

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By *alkdirty2meCouple
over a year ago

20 miles south of Edinburgh

Me, haven’t worked since the 12th of March and don’t qualify for any government help

Not looking like I’ll get back to work before March 2021 either

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Unfortunately I have.

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By *ev and DeeMan
over a year ago

catterick

Im in construction. Work for myself. I have just had 2 big jobs cancelled on me, because someone in their families has tested positive for covid this week, and their having to self isolate for 2 weeks.

My work has been more off than on, as materials have been super hard to get. But slowly by travelling down south for work, its picking up again

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

"Guess I was lucky been working all way through it and just had a week's overtime don't look like our work slowing down either,sorry to hear others have had it hard

This for me except for the weeks overtime although it’s desperately needed.

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By *ownhouseTwosomeCouple
over a year ago

Birkenhead/Liverpool

Obviously our club has been closed since March and we've had no personal income in that time. We are still working in the background, doing repairs, improvements, building new websites, an app, accounts etc...but for zero income. We are in a catch-22 situation really. We don't want to spend any business money on major improvements in case we can't open until next year, by which time, we will really be struggling to stay 'open'. What is the point making big changes on a business that may not open? We're doing fundraising to help keep us afloat and so far it's really helping, but we don't have a personal income. I'm doing some other work on the side but can't work full time as the club still takes up our time. We still get tons of emails, calls and messages on here from people who can't understand why the club is still closed during a pandemic and those who ask 'are you REALLY closed though?' Like we're throwing daily gangbangs under the radar. We still have to go to the club 3-4 times a week to do security checks and do minor maintenance.

A good business person needs to know when to cut their losses and walk away. We're not there yet, but the local lockdowns and the potential 2nd wave and national lockdown will put everything back and this could be a problem. I don't think people realise how much it costs to keep a closed business solvent! Lol

So we haven't lost our job yet, but we have lost our income. If this rumbles on indefinitely, we will both lose our job and our business which has been a labour of love for so long. It's frustrating as private parties are going on up and down the country, but clubs must tow the line.

Even though the pandemic could result in us losing so much, we have gained a lot too. We no longer work 90 hour weeks, we eat and sleep at normal times and rediscovered so much about each other. Yes we are skint but we are rich in many other ways.

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

"Obviously our club has been closed since March and we've had no personal income in that time. We are still working in the background, doing repairs, improvements, building new websites, an app, accounts etc...but for zero income. We are in a catch-22 situation really. We don't want to spend any business money on major improvements in case we can't open until next year, by which time, we will really be struggling to stay 'open'. What is the point making big changes on a business that may not open? We're doing fundraising to help keep us afloat and so far it's really helping, but we don't have a personal income. I'm doing some other work on the side but can't work full time as the club still takes up our time. We still get tons of emails, calls and messages on here from people who can't understand why the club is still closed during a pandemic and those who ask 'are you REALLY closed though?' Like we're throwing daily gangbangs under the radar. We still have to go to the club 3-4 times a week to do security checks and do minor maintenance.

Fingers crossed you pull through this and get back to normal as soon as possible I'm guessing your getting pretty close to pulling your hair out stage seriously hope things get better for every one soon

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I'm glad you see ways to find the positives in the current situation and I hope that you do make it through as a solvent business.

You also give such in-depth and supportive advice to other venues or potential venues, and your attitude always shows that you really care about lifestyle and the community.

I've only heard good things about to your venue although I'm yet to visit.

Hopefully I will make it there what the time is right.

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

I'm so sorry to hear everyone's struggles.

I'm at a point now where payment holidays on credit cards etc .. have come to an end.

This has financially fucked me - as I'm sure it has many others.

Hugs to everyone and thanks for sharing your experiences x

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

I had a very very nice number with a government department that travels around the world alot

It's whats known as ever so slightly fucked it up

Still mussnt grumble they've furloughed and then transferred me to the arse end of an office called home

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

"Sorry to read all these posts, hope something turns up soon for you all

I am a healthcare worker so haven't been short of work throughout covid 19

My partner was furloughed and made redundant in July though. "

I concur hoping those unfortunate find work soon

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By *amaraBeaverbankWoman
over a year ago

Benidorm Spain

Truly awful situation for so many of us. I’m in the same situation but still wish o could do more to help others in the same situation x

"Me, haven’t worked since the 12th of March and don’t qualify for any government help

Not looking like I’ll get back to work before March 2021 either "

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

I have colleagues in France and Germany sadly lost their jobs but we appear to be ok here

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

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing."

My mum is in the very high risk category, she is still alive today due to the inconvenience of strict restrictions. So no, it was not all for nothing. Several friends who work in a hospital A&E lost good friends and colleagues due to the virus, despite that being a bad thing they helped save lives. So no it was not for nothing.

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

"Have as many lockdowns as you want it’s not a cure the virus is still there when you unlock

Exactly!

I don't usually take part in the virus forum because I don't want to be shot down by people calling me selfish for wanting life to go on.

We will all be paying for this mistake for years to come - and life will have to go on.

So it was all for nothing.

I got my first paid work today since February and I’ve just had a telephone conversation with the hospital to tell me my cancer hasn’t spread.

I’m in a good place but I’m counting on boris to bring in a full lockdown and stop my work in it’s track.

Life giveth and life taketh away.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

We feel really sorry for anyone who has lost their job. Redundancies are a real worry, and that's why we strongly believe the country must avoid lockdown.

The country must be up and running as normal as it can, as soon as it can.

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

"Of this Covid shit show?

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

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one "

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

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

"We feel really sorry for anyone who has lost their job. Redundancies are a real worry, and that's why we strongly believe the country must avoid lockdown.

The country must be up and running as normal as it can, as soon as it can. "

The vulnerable need to be locked down and life must go on for the rest of us.

I'm financially fucked because of it and lost my job in June.

I'm not holding my breath about finding another one.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector. "

People doing jobs to help cope with a worldwide crises.

What has the world come too?

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector. "

In essence this is very true ...

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ..."

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

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

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector. "

Do you mean the public sector? In what way are they expanding?

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By *ollycouple71Couple
over a year ago

manchester

"think when furlough ends in october is when your gona see lots of lay offs.could make unemployment in the 80s look like a tea party"

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

Do you mean the public sector? In what way are they expanding?"

In his head.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks."

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

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

I've lost my job. The company I worked for got into Major financial difficulty due to lack of sales which was due to temporary closure. Unfortunately it couldn't recover

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers."

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

So you just going ignore what I asked you?

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

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

As long as you’re prepared to earn shit money of course

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

So you just going ignore what I asked you?"

I didn’t say you had said lay offs were happening - I said you might say that, given your comment that the op comment wasn’t true .

So you agree that public sector is best place to seek employment ?

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

Yes at the moment when you add sick pay, Holiday pay, pension.

And job security it probably is a better bet. But the salary is not as good but... it is constant

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

So you just going ignore what I asked you?

I didn’t say you had said lay offs were happening - I said you might say that, given your comment that the op comment wasn’t true .

So you agree that public sector is best place to seek employment ?"

Maybe you should read what he actually said

He said a hatchet has been took to the private sector.

A lot of businesses have suffered very true..but noibe took a hatchet to them.They are suffering due to covid

And certain parts of the private sector have actually prospered but there has been a big hit.

He also said the public sector was expanding.. so you are once again making up the 'safer bet'argumemt.

I get daily updates for jobs and there are certainly not loads and loads of new jobs being created.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

Yes at the moment when you add sick pay, Holiday pay, pension.

And job security it probably is a better bet. But the salary is not as good but... it is constant "

Sick pay dsoesnt exist in the private sector?

Or holiday pay?

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

As long as you’re prepared to earn shit money of course

Exactly.

Most people are better off on benefits than to take some crap job that will destroy your soul for £8.75 per hour!

I'm so upset about it all - I'm going to look amazing though - as I now can't afford to eat

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

So you just going ignore what I asked you?

I didn’t say you had said lay offs were happening - I said you might say that, given your comment that the op comment wasn’t true .

So you agree that public sector is best place to seek employment ?

Maybe you should read what he actually said

He said a hatchet has been took to the private sector.

A lot of businesses have suffered very true..but noibe took a hatchet to them.They are suffering due to covid

And certain parts of the private sector have actually prospered but there has been a big hit.

He also said the public sector was expanding.. so you are once again making up the 'safer bet'argumemt.

I get daily updates for jobs and there are certainly not loads and loads of new jobs being created."

I know what he said - which is why I said the essence of what he said is correct - the public sector is a better place to seek employment at the moment.

Actually to describe the effect of covid on the private sector as a hatchet job is incorrect - it’s more like the chainsaw massacre .

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By *igdave1001Man
over a year ago

longford

Yes i have lost my job cause of it and was depressed over it but hey fuck it not alot can be done now only do our part to make it better somthing will come along x

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"Lost mine in march, still haven't found a new one

Try the state sector they're expanding while a hatchet has been taken to the private sector.

In essence this is very true ...

Well it's not is it?

No "hatchet'has been took to the private sector.

They have suffered because of corona

The private sector is therefore tasked with dealing with the admin side of the crises.(furlough etc)

However I haven't seen 100s of jobs advertised..so as per its bollocks.

Private sector job losses are not happening or public sector job redundancies happening in the same way as the private sector ?

You’ll be telling me next that HMRC doesn’t have enough work and are laying off people due to covid?

Public sector is best place to look for employment .

Tell me where I said the public sector were laying people off?

Cheers.

So you do in fact agree with the essence of the op post - public sector is a safer bet when looking for employment.

So you just going ignore what I asked you?

I didn’t say you had said lay offs were happening - I said you might say that, given your comment that the op comment wasn’t true .

So you agree that public sector is best place to seek employment ?

Maybe you should read what he actually said

He said a hatchet has been took to the private sector.

A lot of businesses have suffered very true..but noibe took a hatchet to them.They are suffering due to covid

And certain parts of the private sector have actually prospered but there has been a big hit.

He also said the public sector was expanding.. so you are once again making up the 'safer bet'argumemt.

I get daily updates for jobs and there are certainly not loads and loads of new jobs being created.

I know what he said - which is why I said the essence of what he said is correct - the public sector is a better place to seek employment at the moment.

Actually to describe the effect of covid on the private sector as a hatchet job is incorrect - it’s more like the chainsaw massacre ."

How can you describe a sector which contains stockbrokers down to delivery drivers as 1 group?

Its utterly ridiculous.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"Yes i have lost my job cause of it and was depressed over it but hey fuck it not alot can be done now only do our part to make it better somthing will come along x"

hope something works out for you.

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

As long as you’re prepared to earn shit money of course

Exactly.

Most people are better off on benefits than to take some crap job that will destroy your soul for £8.75 per hour!

I'm so upset about it all - I'm going to look amazing though - as I now can't afford to eat "

You look amazing anyway x

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

Unfortunately I did

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By *orkiecplCouple
over a year ago

York

Number of deaths stands at 41,000 , number of jobs lost so far is far higher than that, number of unemployed is expected to top 8 million once lockdown is over and all government help stops,a generation of young adults will never know anything but a great depression that will make 1929 look like a picnic, all for 41,000. Lets assume that 100,000 deaths from covid is the final number now work that out as a percentage of 66 million people, and the damage it has done to the economy, and how many people will die from cancer because they did not receive treatment quickly enough.

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

Hang on a minute.

Whilst I have great sympathy with those who have lost jobs and some of these stories are heartbreaking.

I'm 37 years old with a job,a family and friends and a life to live too.

Through no fault of my own i have a condition that makes me valuable and we have had to shield and my job is at risk too.

Whilst I understand that things are terrible for people who lost there jobs im getting really angry at the constant suggestion that people like me should just be shut away so the rest of you can lives your lives.

There are no easy solutions but its not fair that the most vulnerable are being blamed.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

"Number of deaths stands at 41,000 , number of jobs lost so far is far higher than that, number of unemployed is expected to top 8 million once lockdown is over and all government help stops,a generation of young adults will never know anything but a great depression that will make 1929 look like a picnic, all for 41,000. Lets assume that 100,000 deaths from covid is the final number now work that out as a percentage of 66 million people, and the damage it has done to the economy, and how many people will die from cancer because they did not receive treatment quickly enough."

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

Its really not that simple though because if we don't limit the spread by having some forms of restitutions in place then the NHS will be overwhelmed and people still wont get ongoing treatment for other health issues and the death toll will be way over 100,000.

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

Hang on a minute.

Whilst I have great sympathy with those who have lost jobs and some of these stories are heartbreaking.

I'm 37 years old with a job,a family and friends and a life to live too.

Through no fault of my own i have a condition that makes me valuable and we have had to shield and my job is at risk too.

There are no easy solutions but its not fair that the most vulnerable are being blamed.

No one is blaming anyone Lorna.

I know that if I was vulnerable then I would shield to save the majority.

I will never recover financially because of this and people on this thread have been made homeless.

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

Just as long as you and yours are alright then

Thats exactly what I was thinking .

Oh the irony.

If you are 'at risk ' then you should be isolating and letting the rest of us get on with our lives.

It's too late now as so many of us have lost our livelihoods.

The economy is fucked and most of us won't get out of debt or be able to afford to live.

Hang on a minute.

Whilst I have great sympathy with those who have lost jobs and some of these stories are heartbreaking.

I'm 37 years old with a job,a family and friends and a life to live too.

Through no fault of my own i have a condition that makes me valuable and we have had to shield and my job is at risk too.

There are no easy solutions but its not fair that the most vulnerable are being blamed.

No one is blaming anyone Lorna.

I know that if I was vulnerable then I would shield to save the majority.

I will never recover financially because of this and people on this thread have been made homeless.

"
and what about my job and home.

Its not as simple as you suggest.

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

Also we are not talking small numbers here, there are over 11 million over 75's and around 3 million school and working age people in the UK that are shielders so that's around 16 million people and what about the people they live with as they would have to shild too or the shielder has to separate from the people we live with. So we are talking about 18 million ish people here.

Like I said its not easy but why should these people sacrifice their lives and well-being for yours.

I hope everyone that has lost their jobs get a new one very soon but like I said its not as simple as shutting people away.

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

"Also we are not talking small numbers here, there are over 11 million over 75's and around 3 million school and working age people in the UK that are shielders so that's around 16 million people and what about the people they live with as they would have to shild too or the shielder has to separate from the people we live with. So we are talking about 18 million ish people here.

Like I said its not easy but why should these people sacrifice their lives and well-being for yours.

I hope everyone that has lost their jobs get a new one very soon but like I said its not as simple as shutting people away. "

I never said it was simple.

Just as long as you're alright though yeah

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

Like I said its not easy but why should these people sacrifice their lives and well-being for yours.

I hope everyone that has lost their jobs get a new one very soon but like I said its not as simple as shutting people away.

I never said it was simple.

Just as long as you're alright though yeah

Did I say that?

How am I alright and actually that is exactly how you are coming across.

Iv had to shield, im probably about to lose my job, iv not been able to have my normal treatments.

Yes you are having a hard time but so is almost everyone else.

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin

"Of this Covid shit show?

Self employed sport coach. Governing body states coaching can recommence when 2m rule is reduced to 1m.

Hmmm so I could work in England now.

Ain't gonna happen in Wales for the foreseeable though.

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

My 2 eldest sons and daughter all lost there jobs

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

Was put on furlough in March because the work stopped coming in. Was asked to go back in July, it only lasted a couple of weeks as the work stopped coming in again. We were told the earliest we'll get back is January. Not allowed to say where I work, just that it's a government office

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

My son has but he’s only a teenager

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

Times are hard I will be letting all my staff go at the end of the month it has been a hard decision to make but just don't have a choice as don't see theatre opening any time soon. So have no income to keep things going.

Good luck to all that have lost jobs just remember it's not your fault and it is done with a heavy heart from the ones that have to make the decisions my staff have been kept in the prosess from March and it's painfully.

Thinking of all in this thread.

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By *V-AliceTV/TS
over a year ago

Ayr

It's terrible to lose your job - and anyone who has deserves sympathy and a helping hand to get a new job.

In the 1980's, all the sympathy the miners, steelworkers and shipbuilders got was "stop moaning and retrain, we don't need your skills any more."

You could argue that, if that level of sympathy was good enough for them, it's good enough for all the sandwich-makers, party-organisers, bar-staff and pilots.

Suddenly, unemployment is a problem; when it doesn't just affect Northeners and Scots.

I guess that's progress.

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