The time for change is now

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Unemployment is at an all time high, jobs are becoming more and more scarce and the economy is doomed…

Such sensationalism is courtesy of the UK press and if ever a nation was guilty of talking itself into a recession it is us.  More worryingly though has been the attitude from some of those people who have unfortunately been made redundant or some of the long term unemployed.  Our benefits system seems to make it all too easy for people to sit at home, whilst the constant flow of immigrants and “them taking our jobs” is being used from those who are too lazy to get re-qualified, re-trained or just go out and find work.  (more…)

Are strikes really the way to go?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Sometimes it’s difficult to grasp exactly what planet some people live on.  We’re in the midst of one of the deepest and worst recessions ever, companies are falling down around people’s feet, and unemployment is creeping towards 3 million.  The private sector has been hit incredibly hard. 

And yet the public sector (or at least the Unions) feel that they should be immune to any such problems, and not only should have their jobs protected, but also feel that pay rises should be honoured.

To coin a phrase my dad might use, it beggars belief. (more…)

Coburg Banks to get your vote…

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Well I don’t know about you but he gets my vote!  How can any red blooded recruitment consultant not back a man that talks about getting people in to work.

I’m talking about David Cameron in case you haven’t picked up my thread yet – stick with me I’m new to this.

Now I don’t want to get on my political hobby horse, trust me when I tell you that – I do want to talk about change though  albeit something much closer to home – us!! (more…)