[The Human Santapede]

What's wrong with the lazy youth of today getting a job to fund their own education?

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

What's wrong with the lazy youth of today getting a job to fund their own education?

It's easy enough saying that, but it's not like there's an abundance of jobs atm

And when you're 16/17 you have to focus on A levels which pretty much set you up for life, if you're too busy with a job you're gonna over work yourself and probably flunk

[The Human Santapede]

Originally Posted by Smithy

It's easy enough saying that, but it's not like there's an abundance of jobs atm

And when you're 16/17 you have to focus on A levels which pretty much set you up for life, if you're too busy with a job you're gonna over work yourself and probably flunk

That last part is not true, I worked 2 jobs and still passed my A Levels.

And there are always jobs with cafe's, McDonalds, cleaning jobs. People are just too fussy in this day and age as to what they do.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

That last part is not true, I worked 2 jobs and still passed my A Levels.

And there are always jobs with cafe's, McDonalds, cleaning jobs. People are just too fussy in this day and age as to what they do.

Also not true.

Last year when I was looking for a steady job...I applied at all fast food restaurants etc. Sent off numerous cleaning job applications...mcdonalds werent taking any staff on(except managers/supervisers), in newcastle or durham. No KFCs in the area were either. I spent about 2 months looking every day...and nothing.

I am so glad I had my job for in the meantime, so it didnt bother me too much. But people always assume its piss easy to get a job, when it isnt.

[Vicky.]

People always bleat on saying 'get a job'. As if its as easy as going out, asking for one and starting the next day.

Believe me it is not easy to get a job right now. Unless you are in the position to be a manager or something, or something that requires qualifications/experience that you already have. And straight out of school, not many have experience in anything.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

People always bleat on saying 'get a job'. As if its as easy as going out, asking for one and starting the next day.

Believe me it is not easy to get a job right now. Unless you are in the position to be a manager or something, or something that requires qualifications that you already have.

This too, I tried last year but then gave up and decided Id rather keep my free time.

[joeysteele]

However, its now closed to any new applicants. I could never have got it and really I am not surprised its time is up.

[Jords]

Any parents on here with children that get EMA? -would like to know their opinions-

[Zippy]

sense at last.

Jords should be forced to give the money back!

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Zippy

sense at last.

Does this mean I will get it next year and be like, the last year group to get it?
Or just til the end of this school year?

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by Jords

Does this mean I will get it next year and be like, the last year group to get it?
Or just til the end of this school year?

Forget next year, greedynuts,

but I think you still get it until end of this school year.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Zippy

Forget next year, greedynuts,

but I think you still get it until end of this school year.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Zippy

Jords should be forced to give the money back!

[Smithy]

Y'all should go type EMA into google and click on News

[Ninastar]

Don't worry jords, your not greedy, like shaun said, anyone would take it

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

Don't worry jords, your not greedy, like shaun said, anyone would take it

Sorry if I seemed snappy at you btw Caitlin.


Oh, it also repays all that money spent on 'smart dress' clothes and goes towards needing new ones.

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Jords

Sorry if I seemed snappy at you btw Caitlin.


Oh, it also repays all that money spent on 'smart dress' clothes and goes towards needing new ones.

same to you

[Locke.]

Yeah it should stay... was the main reason I went to college.

And weekends would have been boring without it.

[Beastie]

I got EMA. I spent the money on trips I went with college and on books. I drove to college so the money went to the cost of my petrol too. I was there at 18/19 so I couldn't get a free bus pass then! It went to good use. I save my money. I always have a bit in the bank. I have never been in debt or had an overdraft. I come from a working/middle class type family. I was brought up to handle my money right that is why I am never short of it. Suppose I can be a bit tight though. However I don't like spending money on stuff I don't need or want. Like drinking alcohol.. buying it does not appeal to me. It would cost me a lot if I was on the piss up every weekend.

[Judas]

Not really - why not provide them with free bus passes, it's just as much use as providing some for the 'biddies', put the funding into improving libraries to hold books relevant to many 16-18 students, and increase course funding. Maybe for those students that would of got it, but it into some kind of access account to deduct from their tuition fees. That way, that injustice is slightly less horrible.

I got EMA and I rarely spent it on what it was needed for. If you cut it you wont get so many irresponsible 16 year old twats, of what I was, getting pissed out their trolley aswell... win win... kerching.

[xDramatick]

Eh, I reckon it should be removed.
I recieved £30 a week for both my years at college, and I'll admit, I spent almost every week's payment on nights out drinking or on lunch. I didn't NEED it for college, I was just entitled to it, and spent it the same way as everyone else did. None of my friends, nor anyone I know, spent it appropriately.

Looking back, I'd rather have got a job.
Every single one of my friends had a job (even the ones that received EMA) and I waited until I'd finished College, and they always had more money than I did.

[Shasown]

Take it off them.

My two eldest kids got it when they went into higher education and didnt really need it. The local authority provides bus passes for Technical College students and those still at school till 18.

As for people supposing to save it up and buy laptops etc, when they finish thier education will they donate the laptop to the school, bet anything not many do.

16-18 is the transition period from childhood into adulthood, kids need to learn not to rely on benefits but to work for things they want/need. They also need to learn to appreciate those little luxuries in life that are handed to them on a plate. Life can be hard, lets not spoil and pamper the little bastards.

[james130]

I think everyone should get the same amount and it shouldn't exceed £10 or should be scrapped.
Some of my mates get £30 a week and every saturday buy clothes and go up to the local bar.
Education Maintenance? I think not.
£10 a week is more than enough for things like books and stationary. My parents are just over the limit so I don't get Ema but that doesn't mean I get money off them. I get £5 a week and that's it.
Plus the idea of it making people who come from poorer backgrounds drop out of college is stupid. Surely if they come from a poorer background they'd want a decent job? And isn't it wrong of the govt. to sterotype people from less privelaged backgrounds and assume that they're "less willing to learn"?

[arista]

Its Gone
for good now