[Jamesy]

I'm on a zero hour contract with the NHS and have luckily been given 37.5 hours a week for the past 3 months.

I must say while I enjoy my job I don't like being on zero hours. No job is safe these days, although when you know you're not bound to any hours it does feel like you can be thrown away far more easily and abused a bit more (although I've had no problems in my job).

I agree above that zero hour contracts are suitable for students, those living with parents, OAPs or just anyone that has someone that can financially support them. I live with my parents currently so I have that safety zone if work did decide to leave me with little to no hours some weeks. My parents have said if I get no work they'll support me. But if I were living on my own or with a partner I wouldn't want a 0 hour job, and wouldn't accept one or apply for one.