[Withano]

Yes

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

Yes

You pay then, why should the rest of us.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

You pay then, why should the rest of us.

Benefits are there for those who need it. That wont change any time soon, get used to it.
I dont know why you automatically assumed that those who cant speak the language wont have jobs.. There are several jobs that dont require communication.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

Benefits are there for those who need it. That wont change any time soon, get used to it.
I dont know why you automatically assumed that those who cant speak the language wont have jobs.. There are several jobs that dont require communication.

For those that genuinely need it - not those looking for a free ride. It is changing all the time with negative effects on those that genuinely need it due to the added burden on the system of the freeloaders.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

For those that genuinely need it - not those looking for a free ride. It is changing all the time with negative effects on those that genuinely need it due to the added burden on the system of the freeloaders.

Bit irrelevant. This is about whether people need to learn the language to live in the country. Youve presumed every person who doesnt know the language doesnt work for a living. And this is incorrect...

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Withano

Bit irrelevant. This is about whether people need to learn the language to live in the country. Youve presumed every person who doesnt know the language doesnt work for a living. And this is incorrect.

How does anyone who cannot speak the language, and therefore communicate effectively, get a job, pay their bills etc unless they are relying on some kind of translation/support service, probably paid for by the taxpayer. Amounts to the same thing - us footing the bill. Is it any wonder there is so much bad feeling about immigration.

People should be required to speak the basics, accept maybe in exceptional circumstances. Then they should be required to pay towards the cost of language classes, interpreters etc.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

How does anyone who cannot speak the language, and therefore communicate effectively, get a job, pay their bills etc unless they are relying on some kind of translation/support service, probably paid for by the taxpayer. Amounts to the same thing - us footing the bill. Is it any wonder there is so much bad feeling about immigration.

People should be required to speak the basics, accept maybe in exceptional circumstances. Then they should be required to pay towards the cost of language classes, interpreters etc.

Why would translating a letter or a bill into a different language cos anybody any money? Effective communication just isnt required in some jobs so thats not an issue either...
And I disagree, if you wanted to work in Greece tomorrow for a job that doesnt require an extensive comprehension of the Greek language, then go for it. Language classes would be optional for you too.