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bots · 20-10-2020, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I couldn't survive on min wage, let alone 2/3rds of it, and you're further south than I am, unless of course you don't have any bills to pay.

everybodies circumstances will be different, but there wont be anyone comfortable that relies on a minimum wage whereas its possible to be comfortable earning more than that. It's going to be hard for those affected, i just hope they get it back under control quickly

Beso · 20-10-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I couldn't survive on min wage, let alone 2/3rds of it, and you're further south than I am, unless of course you don't have any bills to pay.

The Bills just wouldn't get paid, they would be the first to go. It's only me so I wouldn't give 2 ****s about them.

AnnieK · 20-10-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion

I can't answer that, but Manchester has always pulled together according to andy so I doubt anyone will starve to death..

Sorry for the bluntness but it's how I see it.

Well I hope you're right, I am barely managing on 80% of my wage as it stands now and I'm not anywhere close to a min wage earner. People live to their means and when those means are taken away life gets tough. I am lucky that I have savings because my bills haven't dropped, if anything I'm spending more keeping this kid of mine fed and warm whilst isolating from school...

An awful lot of families are facing a grim winter...not just here.

Beso · 20-10-2020, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzy

'I'm not being sanctimonious' ... ends post with a sanctimonious comment.

I'll come find this post when the SW/SE go into lock down.

"Just you lot stay up there licking windows and us sensible lot down here will keep you all ticking along like 1980s dole wallers"

"....that's what I want to say to every idiot that's helped spread corona up in Manchester, liverpool etc..cause they are great cities with some amazing people.

Unfortunately, there are some selfish idiots as well that just cant listen..And I seriously doubt those already selfish idiots will listen now

Kizzy · 20-10-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion

I can't answer that, but Manchester has always pulled together according to andy so I doubt anyone will starve to death..

Sorry for the bluntness but it's how I see it.

I'm alright jack...

Beso · 20-10-2020, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnieK

Well I hope you're right, I am barely managing on 80% of my wage as it stands now and I'm not anywhere close to a min wage earner. People live to their means and when those means are taken away life gets tough. I am lucky that I have savings because my bills haven't dropped, if anything I'm spending more keeping this kid of mine fed and warm whilst isolating from school...

An awful lot of families are facing a grim winter...not just here.

How long have you been on 80 percent? If I may ask.

Beso · 20-10-2020, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzy

I'm alright jack...

I'm not though.

AnnieK · 20-10-2020, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion

How long have you been on 80 percent? If I may ask.

I have been furloughed since 1st April. My company gave us 100% for the first 2 months but then we dropped to 80.

Kate! · 20-10-2020, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion

"Just you lot stay up there licking windows and us sensible lot down here will keep you all ticking along like 1980s dole wallers"

"....that's what I want to say to every idiot that's helped spread corona up in Manchester, liverpool etc..cause they are great cities with some amazing people.

Unfortunately, there are some selfish idiots as well that just cant listen..And I seriously doubt those already selfish idiots will listen now

But there are selfish idiots everywhere Parmy. Its not exclusive to Liverpool and Manchester.

Kizzy · 20-10-2020, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion

"Just you lot stay up there licking windows and us sensible lot down here will keep you all ticking along like 1980s dole wallers"

"....that's what I want to say to every idiot that's helped spread corona up in Manchester, liverpool etc..cause they are great cities with some amazing people.

Unfortunately, there are some selfish idiots as well that just cant listen..And I seriously doubt those already selfish idiots will listen now

Haha! Hark at you Mr Garnett...brought it on themselves they did, ficcy norvern baaaaarstards

Cherie · 20-10-2020, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzy

'I'm not being sanctimonious' ... ends post with a sanctimonious comment.

I'll come find this post when the SW/SE go into lock down.

Fgs a lot of the SE is in Tier 2, the simple fact is it started in London so effectively the North had two weeks grace before it hit, and in some places up there despite lockdown and partial lock down the numbers never fell, something is not right, there are plenty flouting the guidelines down here as well just not as many as up there and as Bots has alluded to the way of life is more antisocial..no one calls on spec to your home in London

we make arrangements

Cherie · 20-10-2020, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzy

Haha! Hark at you Mr Garnett...brought it on themselves they did, ficcy norvern baaaaarstards

Jesus you are not even in a Manchester what are you so hot under the collar about

Parm is Scottish, can’t get more Northern UK than that

Cherie · 20-10-2020, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnieK

I have been furloughed since 1st April. My company gave us 100% for the first 2 months but then we dropped to 80.

Was there any glimmer of a return to work Annie?

AnnieK · 20-10-2020, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie

Was there any glimmer of a return to work Annie?

We have a meeting on Thursday....hopefully regarding at least a partial return. I NEED to work now, I am literally going mad

arista · 20-10-2020, 07:28 PM

Cherie · 20-10-2020, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnieK

We have a meeting on Thursday....hopefully regarding at least a partial return. I NEED to work now, I am literally going mad

Oh that’s great news,

Beso · 20-10-2020, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnieK

I have been furloughed since 1st April. My company gave us 100% for the first 2 months but then we dropped to 80.

I can see why you would now begin to feel the difference now annie, with heating expenses going up but I'm sure companies wont put the squeeze on families suffering. I've just of the phone to my sister who has been writing a paper for her company regarding this very issue and her company have started wheeling out aid plans for people having to pay for thier services...

Its still going to be ****ty winter though.

Beso · 20-10-2020, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie

Jesus you are not even in a Manchester what are you so hot under the collar about

Parm is Scottish, can’t get more Northern UK than that

3.2 miles over the border...

If it was the old days I could swim into england.

Beso · 20-10-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kate!

But there are selfish idiots everywhere Parmy. Its not exclusive to Liverpool and Manchester.

That's obvious katey...

And there are so many ifs and buts or why and hows certain areas and cities are suffering more than others.

The Slim Reaper · 20-10-2020, 08:12 PM

Kizzy · 20-10-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie

Fgs a lot of the SE is in Tier 2, the simple fact is it started in London so effectively the North had two weeks grace before it hit, and in some places up there despite lockdown and partial lock down the numbers never fell, something is not right, there are plenty flouting the guidelines down here as well just not as many as up there and as Bots has alluded to the way of life is more antisocial..no one calls on spec to your home in London

we make arrangements

I'm loving the us and them aspect... it fell across the country cherie just as they said it would. And now we're seeing a second wave just as they said we would, which will be country wide. Whether you're accepting callers or not, it's coming.