Wages we should be paid top rates

[cliffed]

In 23 years my total wage raise relates to 20 pence a year,is that sarcastically good,I don’t think so.

 

[AJshep]

The Tax Poem

Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table at which he's fed.

Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes are the rule.

Tax his work, Tax his pay, He works for peanuts anyway!

Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat. Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he tries to think.

Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries tax his tears.

Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways to tax his ---.

Tax all he has, Then let him know, That you won't be done till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers, Then tax him some more, Tax him till he's good and sore.

Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave, Tax the sod in which he's laid.

Put these words Upon his tomb, 'Taxes drove me to my doom...'

When he's gone, Do not relax, Its time to apply the inheritance tax.

 

[John Matrix]

Renting from private landlords is the norm in many European countries... Germany is about 61% renters, France is about 50% etc... So it's not all bad, and suits many people. If the younger generation want to own a home, it's very possible, but you have to save up and economise... two things that they find difficult. It's always been tough to buy your own home, but slightly harder these days and very fashionable to winge and moan about how unfair it is !

I have one issue with your comment. People who are stuck renting can’t be expected to pay rent, living expenses and save a deposit to buy. Until you have rented and tryed it like me you won’t understand. It is impossible. Everyone I know who has bought a house has inherited money or parents have helped them. I only know one person who saved all the money themselves. It is something that needs to be taught to younger generations. The need to save money needs to be taught in school and drummed into youngsters early on. I have had cancer and had 1 year off and spent all my savings to live on, I now have a recently diagnosed autistic son and only me working. So now my partner can’t work because she needs to sort out my son. And that’s the next problem. She could be called to the school at any moment. And then try finding a part time job between the hours of 10 and 3.

 

[John Matrix]

Renting from private landlords is the norm in many European countries... Germany is about 61% renters, France is about 50% etc... So it's not all bad, and suits many people. If the younger generation want to own a home, it's very possible, but you have to save up and economise... two things that they find difficult. It's always been tough to buy your own home, but slightly harder these days and very fashionable to winge and moan about how unfair it is !

I have one issue with your comment. People who are stuck renting can’t be expected to pay rent, living expenses and save a deposit to buy. Until you have rented and tryed it like me you won’t understand. It is impossible. Everyone I know who has bought a house has inherited money or parents have helped them. I only know one person who saved all the money themselves. It is something that needs to be taught to younger generations. The need to save money needs to be taught in school and drummed into youngsters early on. I have had cancer and had 1 year off and spent all my savings to live on, I now have a recently diagnosed autistic son and only me working. So now my partner can’t work because she needs to sort out my son. And that’s the next problem. She could be called to the school at any moment. And then try finding a part time job between the hours of 10 and 3. It is hard. Sometimes the here and now needs to be put first, before what happens when we retire.

 

[John Matrix]

I have one issue with your comment. People who are stuck renting can’t be expected to pay rent, living expenses and save a deposit to buy. Until you have rented and tryed it like me you won’t understand. It is impossible. Everyone I know who has bought a house has inherited money or parents have helped them. I only know one person who saved all the money themselves. It is something that needs to be taught to younger generations. The need to save money needs to be taught in school and drummed into youngsters early on. I have had cancer and had 1 year off and spent all my savings to live on, I now have a recently diagnosed autistic son and only me working. So now my partner can’t work because she needs to sort out my son. And that’s the next problem. She could be called to the school at any moment. And then try finding a part time job between the hours of 10 and 3. It is hard. Sometimes the here and now needs to be put first, before what happens when we retire.

Well let me just say it’s not impossible, but I tryed it and ended up so stressed and overworked I got cancer. And if I have to go through that again just to buy a house then It ain’t worth it. I’ve seen so many renters who feel like failures because they can’t buy. It’s actually upsetting to me. They feel like they have failed. But it’s the government who has failed them.

 

[AJshep]

As John Lennon sang "A working Class hero is something to be".

 

[oracle]

On the books,maybe should go self employed again,most are on £25 + a hour

The Tax Poem

Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table at which he's fed.

Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes are the rule.

Tax his work, Tax his pay, He works for peanuts anyway!

Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat. Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he tries to think.

Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries tax his tears.

Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways to tax his ---.

Tax all he has, Then let him know, That you won't be done till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers, Then tax him some more, Tax him till he's good and sore.

Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave, Tax the sod in which he's laid.

Put these words Upon his tomb, 'Taxes drove me to my doom...'

When he's gone, Do not relax, Its time to apply the inheritance tax.

Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
Cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman

Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
Cos I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman

If you drive a car, I'll tax the street
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat
If you get too cold I'll tax the heat
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet

Taxman!
Cos I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman

Don't ask me what I want it for (Aahh Mr. Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more (Aahh Mr. Heath)
Cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman

Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes
Cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman

And you're working for no one but me
Taxman!

Beatles

 

[John Matrix]

32k for London....I would rather be on the rock and roll.

. Too right mate

 

[oracle]

When I was an apprentice my pay was four pounds a week. My boss sold his Jag when petrol went up to a shilling a gallon.

 

[Pete999]

When I was an apprentice my pay was four pounds a week. My boss sold his Jag when petrol went up to a shilling a gallon.

Tissues anyone? JOKE

 

[KennyKen]

You can earn some good coin here in the mines boys...

 

[JK-Electrical]

I feel so good come payday
I think of all the things I'm gonna buy
When I pick up my pay
Don't you know, but then they hand me that little brown envelope
I peep inside, Lord I lose all hope
'Cause from those total wages earned
Down to that net amount that's due
I feel the painful sense of loss between the two

There goes that bracelet for her arm
There goes that new fence for my farm
There goes that brand new Pontiac
There goes the shirt right off my back

You can dream about a honeymoon for two
You can dream but that's about all you can do
'Cause by the time old uncle Sam gets through with you
You can buy her a pair of hose
A little powder for her nose
And take her down to Sloppy Joe's for beer and stew
Them are the facts after tax

You can dream about vacation in the sun
You can dream but you can't never have one
'Cause by the time your good old uncle Sam gets done
You've got just enough for gas
To see them city limits pass
And if you get back home fourth class I'd say you won

There goes that bracelet for her arm
There goes that new fence for my farm
Send back that short wave radio
Cancel that trip to Mexico
Forget that brand new Pontiac
There goes the shirt right off my back