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Lee. 18-01-2011 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninastar (Post 4061794)
Yeah, Its for 16 - 18 year olds, I'm not sure if you get it at uni or not though

How much do they get??

MTVN 18-01-2011 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by happyland (Post 4061802)
How much do they get??

On average kids get about £20/£30 I'd say, it varies depending on how much your parents earn and you're only eligible if they earn less than £30,00 I think(?)

Shaun 18-01-2011 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninastar (Post 4061794)
Yeah, Its for 16 - 18 year olds, I'm not sure if you get it at uni or not though

At Uni you have to get loans :p

Lee. 18-01-2011 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 4061808)
On average kids get about £20/£30 I'd say, it varies depending on how much your parents earn and you're only eligible if they earn less than £30,00 I think(?)

Per month?

Ninastar 18-01-2011 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by happyland (Post 4061802)
How much do they get??

depends on how much your parents earn and I think you only get it if your parents earn less than £30,000. I'm not 100% sure though

Ninastar 18-01-2011 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 4061811)
At Uni you have to get loans :p

sounds fun! :D

Sarah. 18-01-2011 08:46 PM

Nope. Stupid system.

ILoveTRW 18-01-2011 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by happyland (Post 4061813)
Per month?

Per week and you get a bonus at the holidays
its an absolute piss take and the only people who really get it are the chavs who shouldn't even be there to start with because they are as thick as pig ****.

Jords 18-01-2011 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ILoveTRW (Post 4061825)
Per week and you get a bonus at the holidays
its an absolute piss take and the only people who get really get it are the chavs who shouldn't even be there anyway because they are thick as pig ****.

No.

Smithy 18-01-2011 08:48 PM

I think I agree with what Matt said before that if they needed it for travel, they should be given a bus/train pass rather than cash which isn't going to be spent on it.

But to the point is isn't a good motivator, it is, because it discourages truancy, as you don't get the cash if you don't go to school and it can be stopped if your grades arent up to scratch

MTVN 18-01-2011 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by happyland (Post 4061813)
Per month?

Per week I'm afraid :bored:

Lee. 18-01-2011 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 4061829)
Per week I'm afraid :bored:

Bloody hell! Well to answer the OP; If I was still a schoolkid, then yes I'd want it to be kept. That would have paid for my fags for the week back in the olden days!!

However, I do agree with Shaun's post way back there ^^

MTVN 18-01-2011 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 4061828)
I think I agree with what Matt said before that if they needed it for travel, they should be given a bus/train pass rather than cash which isn't going to be spent on it.

But to the point is isn't a good motivator, it is, because it discourages truancy, as you don't get the cash if you don't go to school and it can be stopped if your grades arent up to scratch

Yeah that's true but I think it's your own personal responsibility to turn up to lessons, you shouldnt have to be essentially bribed into doing so.

Jords 18-01-2011 08:52 PM

I need more people who get it Im being outnumbered. :laugh:

Might just enjoy it a bit more if the general attitude is that its pointless and nobody needs it, makes you feel like youre just hoarding money rather than saving it for when you actually do need it *goes to the shops and buys 1 of everything*
Nah, well maybe, its not even that much just a little something, I appreciate it anyway and Smithy good point!

Smithy 18-01-2011 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 4061842)
Yeah that's true but I think it's your own personal responsibility to turn up to lessons, you shouldnt have to be essentially bribed into doing so.

I suppose, but it's going to increase the attendance of those who possibly weren't turning up prior to getting it and it'll improve their work ethic

Stephanie 18-01-2011 08:56 PM

no, i don't think it should be kept.

Jords 18-01-2011 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephanie (Post 4061856)
no, i don't think it should be kept.

Youre a rich bitch though!

Stephanie 18-01-2011 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jords (Post 4061863)
Youre a rich bitch though!

doesn't really matter about me, i just don't think it should be kept because most people don't use it for what it's supposed to be for, and it's a waste of money imo.

Ninastar 18-01-2011 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephanie (Post 4061874)
doesn't really matter about me, i just don't think it should be kept because most people don't use it for what it's supposed to be for, and it's a waste of money imo.

:love:

Novo 18-01-2011 09:04 PM

I use to think EMA was great back in the day, now i spend 3x that much on a spin on the Roulette wheel

Shaun 18-01-2011 09:06 PM

when I was in sixth form and qualified for it the rules were a lot more lenient - I remember they used to give bonuses at the end of some terms (though why I have no idea), of £100. I spent it on Christmas presents...

to be fair Jords you're only doing what any sane student would do: get free money whilst you can LOL

Smithy 18-01-2011 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 4061896)
when I was in sixth form and qualified for it the rules were a lot more lenient - I remember they used to give bonuses at the end of some terms (though why I have no idea), of £100. I spent it on Christmas presents...

they still do & at birthdays

Zippy 18-01-2011 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 4061828)
But to the point is isn't a good motivator, it is, because it discourages truancy, as you don't get the cash if you don't go to school and it can be stopped if your grades arent up to scratch

you can't buy a desire for education. They should want to be there in the first place. Not just turning up and going through the motions to get their £30. It's a bollocks system.

If they need specific things then they should get vouchers for those things only. Not just cash to spend on whatever they want.

Benjamin 18-01-2011 09:09 PM

No it shouldn't be kept. Why should you be paid to stay on and learn? If you don't want to learn then don't, and vice versa. What an absolute waste of money it is. :bored:

Jords 18-01-2011 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephanie (Post 4061874)
doesn't really matter about me, i just don't think it should be kept because most people don't use it for what it's supposed to be for, and it's a waste of money imo.

As long as people spend it on education stuff (stationary, revision booklets/CDs etc.) and travel, and not get money from their parents to do that, then anything 'spare' from EMA I dont see the problem that they spend on theirself.

You might argue theyre given too much but theyre most likely not treat as much as those with richer parents (not always the case), so why not let them enjoy it a bit? Or save the 'spare' for when its needed/give to parents to help pay bills. Bit of all 3 even (like meh)! :D

People who get EMA will see my point, those that dont essentially dont give a **** and think we should just go get a job if we want money. Which is true, but the system does help towards important things, and we should be able to have the weekend to just chillllllllll and get work done.

It only lasts 2 years (well, did), then we all gotta go out and earn our money! 2 years of what, 80 years is nothing if you think about it. Life should be enjoyed more, too much stress in it ;/


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