Saint in Paradise Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 Derek started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN ) for 6am. While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA ) was brewing, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG ). He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA ), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE ) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA ) After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA ) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO ) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN ) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA ) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY ) filled it with petrol (from Saudi Arabia ) and continued his search for a good paying job. At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day checking his Computer (Made In Malaysia ), Derek decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL ) poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE ) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA ), and then wondered why he can't find a good paying job In the UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 Nothing made in New Zealand then? We do have 2nd rate lamb and Kiwi fruits don't you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 Ginsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 benefits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 benefits They're made in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franny's Tash Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 So those people making this stuff around the world all have 'good paying' jobs do they then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLYMPIC Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 So those people making this stuff around the world all have 'good paying' jobs do they then? They might not be good paying jobs but at least they produce something,instead of just selling insurance or investment products to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 They might not be good paying jobs but at least they produce something,instead of just selling insurance or investment products to each other. The manufacturing base of our economy fell away some time ago. Now, as those involved have retired, we have a massive skill shortage in these areas. We should be encouraging more children to learn manufacturing skills, and indeed we should be offering incentives for those who have lost their jobs to learn the appropriate skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 (edited) It is also quite worrying to see how many billions in tax are being 'avoided' by household names in this country. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/feb/02/tax-gap-avoidance Disgraceful! If these billions were available to the government, a huge number of schools, hospitals etc could be built thus stimulating the construction sector leading to a general stimulus of the economy to the advantage of us all. There's a database within the article and companies can be selected from a drop-down menu. Then you can see how much tax is ACTUALLY paid against what is due. Tesco, for example, only pays 12% of its profit in tax :shock: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/interactive/2009/feb/02/tax-database Edited 6 February, 2009 by bridge too far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 They don't make the loopholes, they only exploit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 "Derek" seems to have a awful lot of material goods for someone without a job. maybe he should think twice before buying an electric skillet if he is that poorly off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 They don't make the loopholes, they only exploit them. You've read the article already? Wow - that's impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franny's Tash Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 They don't make the loopholes, they only exploit them. that's ok then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLYMPIC Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 "Derek" seems to have a awful lot of material goods for someone without a job. maybe he should think twice before buying an electric skillet if he is that poorly off. Don't worry it's probably all on credit,so he is doing his bit for the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 6 February, 2009 Share Posted 6 February, 2009 he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY ) filled it with petrol (from Saudi Arabia ) and continued his search for a good paying job. Can you email Derek and point out this is porbably where he is going wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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