How is the economy affecting you?

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Originally Posted by QikSmurf

- "I'm a Tradesman and i finished year 12 at a top privet school, I'm one of the few of my mates who didn't go to Uni and yes I currently get payed more than what they do, but you know what i work for it.-"



Couldn't help myself........if you require further explanation you should have gone to privet school

Seriously though, in these difficult economic times, there will be some people that will do it tough. This isn't a joking mater. One of my mates was sacked last week and he has 2 kids and a mortgage to pay.

Overall -

The Good: Interest rates are at an all time low. Petrol prices are relatively low. Commodities are getting cheaper every day.

The Bad: Job loses. Super funds going south. Businesses going to the wall.

As an Employer I have noticed staff aren't getting offers to switch to a competitor. It also gives us an opportunity to cut some dead wood. Sounds harsh but until recently the job market has favoured the Employees for a long time.

congrats on privet? schooling , perhaps you should of went to a publik one.