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jedisco:
Not my field but I know a few looking at the teaching pathway. Someone more knowledgeable should answer
Lemme ask, are you in Nigeria or the UK, also did you study physics as a first degree?

I currently live in Nigeria, but that will soon change . I also studied physics as a first degree.

Southport is getting hot. Islamaphobic chants alongside riots, attacks on the police and burning of police vans.

jedisco:
h people like her who were on the right in Nigeria/else where and now become far left in the UK. ?

1.Kindly provide evidence to support labelling me as "far left"? If you cannot, then you must correct the record. I am absolutely left of centre as a social democrat and have been from time immemorial but definitely not far left. I can explain what far left is but I cannot understand it for you.

2. I seem to have made a few unlikers with my stance on tax. I know a country where very few people pay taxes. That country is called Nigeria,a veritable heaven on earth(I m being sarcastic). Tax is the price you pay to live here in security and comfort. Everybody pays something but the richest pay the most. This is the same concept used all over the world.

3. This may sound strange to you but not every rich person complains about taxes. Tony Benn didn't, warren buffet,keir starmer doesn't, J.O.B doesn't. I m nowhere as rich but I don't ,as well. I only want everyone to be taxed,there should be no sacred cows. You live here,you pay your taxes.

jedisco:
As I said, this can be a touchy subject. First, I have had struggles with my mental health needing to take time off work to sort it and I quite often advise people to take some time off and understand some who are burnt out might need extended periods off work to recover. I returned to work due to a number of reasons among which are- I would earn significantly more in work than out of work, I might have ended up having my contract terminated and possibly had to return back home and lastly, having longterm periods doing nothing would have had a debilitating effect on my mental health as is largely the case. My work is not easy and sometimes sees me working outdoors overnight in the thick of winter. I would much rather be sipping mojito on an islandic beach if I could.

Before blaming GPs, its important to understand the benefit system in the UK which is something many legal immigrants would largely be unaware of except they work in certain roles or after being here for a good period. In your words, why do you think some 'who doesn't need fit notes keep coming for them'? A specialist referral should be offered if indicated and appropriate irrespective of if one seeks a fit note or not. Not too long ago, GPs had to push back at hospitals for asking people who had been seen in hospital to present to their GP for a fit (sick) note. The DWP should ideally call in most people who have been offsick for a few months for an assessment. How often do they do that? Even the job centre sometimes advises people to present to their GP for a fit note (rightly sometimes). Lastly, a fit note does not mean you cannot work. You can be given a fit note for 6 weeks and decide to return back to work after a week if you feel you are able to.
You don't need a psychiatrist or a doctor to tell you you're not fit to work. You can self-certify for a week and a nurse, physio etc can extend that for a good period. What would interest you to know is that virtually no doctor all thru medical school and in specialty training (aside a few in occupational health perhaps) receive specific training in deciding who is fit to work or not.

You fail to understand that there is a societal aspect to the benefit system and that would not be solved by medicine. I keep asking if you've had any interaction with the benefit system in person. You can start by walking to an active council estate on a Monday morning and offering a bi-weekly psychiatrist appointments to folks with mental health concerns with aim to take away benefits and see how many knives you may leave with. The Tories floated the idea of offering therapy after a stint in place of benefits for those with mild-moderate mental health issues. Guess their response? They rightly said the government should not dictate when and how they recover. I have strongly argued for the social safety net in the West but knowledgeable enough to highlight its drawbacks when out of control.

I laugh at the government should not dictate how and when they recover. They always have excuses to give, the benefit system is a big black hole. I don’t blame them anyways in the land of plenty such is bound to happen.

What do i know? Make I jejely Face my Nigerian business

Elders in the house, I would like to ask a question as I've just started my credit card game.


My last Capital One statement (statement close date) was issued on June 23rd and the payment was due on July 19th.


I was expecting the next statement to be issued on July 23rd, but it's already July 31st and I still don't have a statement.


How does the statement close date work if it's not the same day every month?

And how can I plan my direct debit repayment when the statement close date is inconsistent?


Thank you very much.

Globalshaper:
Elders in the house, I would like to ask a question as I've just started my credit card game.


My last Capital One statement (statement close date) was issued on June 23rd and the payment was due on July 19th.


I was expecting the next statement to be issued on July 23rd, but it's already July 31st and I still don't have a statement.


How does the statement close date work if it's not the same day every month?

And how can I plan my direct debit repayment when the statement close date is inconsistent?


Thank you very much.

Don't overthink this issue....... Simply set a DD payment for the minimum payment.......

This covers the minimum payment, ensuring you don't default...... You can then decide to clear the bill or pay extra (within the app)..... 🔒

missjekyll:
1.Kindly provide evidence to support labelling me as "far left"? If you cannot, then you must correct the record. I am absolutely left of centre as a social democrat and have been from time immemorial but definitely not far left. I can explain what far left is but I cannot understand it for you.

2. I seem to have made a few unlikers with my stance on tax. I know a country where very few people pay taxes. That country is called Nigeria,a veritable heaven on earth(I m being sarcastic). Tax is the price you pay to live here in security and comfort. Everybody pays something but the richest pay the most. This is the same concept used all over the world.

3. This may sound strange to you but not every rich person complains about taxes. Tony Benn didn't, warren buffet,keir starmer doesn't, J.O.B doesn't. I m nowhere as rich but I don't ,as well. I only want everyone to be taxed,there should be no sacred cows. You live here,you pay your taxes.

hi hello , how are you ? Hope your morning is going well so far?

missjekyll:
I can explain what far left is but I cannot understand it for you.

Very keen to know/hear your description/definition of what Far Left is/means.

ReesheesuKnack:
Very keen to know/hear your description/definition of what Far Left is/means.

You used it. Please explain your rationale for applying that to me.
"Far" is applied to groups who are against democracy or human rights. Those groups may be on the left or right but they have this in common.

Kindly Provide evidence or withdraw your statement. Both of them. Yes I saw the mentions.

TheSourcerer:
hi hello , how are you ? Hope your morning is going well so far?

Absolutely peachy, Thank you kindly. And you?

missjekyll:
Absolutely peachy, Thank you kindly. And you?

smooth and thank you for having a peachy day, that's all that matters really

Good evening, please is there any trick to get early driving practical test date?

jedisco:
Not my field but I know a few looking at the teaching pathway. Someone more knowledgeable should answer
Lemme ask, are you in Nigeria or the UK, also did you study physics as a first degree?

Jedisco, please help me enquire from those you know of that are looking at the teaching pathway.
Thank you

Home Secretary pauses family visa salary hike to £38,700 until review is complete:

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/family-visa-spouse-visa-salary-home-office-review-yvette-cooper-labour-government-b1174042.html

Great!
I am hoping the reviews going on now will positively change the Certificate of Sponsorship situation that is affecting many people in the country.... To make switching sponsorship easier.

Please @Zahra29, any hint about that yet?

Zahra29:
Home Secretary pauses family visa salary hike to £38,700 until review is complete:

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/family-visa-spouse-visa-salary-home-office-review-yvette-cooper-labour-government-b1174042.html

Another reel of Trump and Republican flunkies attacking Kamala Harris based on...you guessed right...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujGBdGO1Hys

This is a woman who has been a VP, a Senator, an Attorney General of the most populous state, and a prosecutor before that, being labeled unqualified by followers of a serial conman, bankrupt, and convicted criminal.

If your instinct is to rationalize that it isn't about race, first I'd ask you if this doesn't give you deja vu of when Obama was running. What's the connection? Second - just imagine it was a black businessman who has Trump's record, from personal life to business fraud and Jan 6 among all the other issues - wouldn't he already have been dismissed as a liar, thug, cheat, etc. etc. all the stereotypes? Would he still be getting platformed the way Trump is?

Trump just had a carcrash interview.
Complete carcrash.
Have a look. He was at the Black journalist 's conference.

At a point I come de wonder weda na parody

Addendum: I am very proud of those women. They brought the tough questions and he had no freaking answers. He is gone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGOqBgqWcr8?si=Ys-GEiR_dcp9q1jZ

Hi guys, please any way out? I have been trying to get a driving test date in london but no success. Any thoughts?

missjekyll:
You used it. Please explain your rationale for applying that to me.
"Far" is applied to groups who are against democracy or human rights. Those groups may be on the left or right but they have this in common.

Kindly Provide evidence or withdraw your statement. Both of them. Yes I saw the mentions.

“Against Democracy or human rights”
That is your definition or Far Left & Far Right?
So you mean far left and far right are basically the same when it comes to Himan rights and Democracy?

My sister. I described you as far left. Which I think is correct. Someone described you as a former far right (when you were in Nigeria) based on evidence. I think that is correct too.

You see the whole thing about far right and far left? It is for others to classify based on what they have heard/see you do/voice out. You can’t deny being a far-leftist, when you can’t even say in a sentence what/who far leftists are.

ReesheesuKnack:
“Against Democracy or human rights”
That is your definition or Far Left & Far Right?
So you mean far left and far right are basically the same when it comes to Himan rights and Democracy?

My sister. I described you as far left. Which I think is correct. Someone described you as a former far right (when you were in Nigeria) based on evidence. I think that is correct too.

You see the whole thing about far right and far left? It is for others to classify based on what they have heard/see you do/voice out. You can’t deny being a far-leftist, when you can’t even say in a sentence what/who far leftists are.

You obviously have not the slightest idea what those terms mean.
Please don't address me as "far" anything again.

Thank you kindly.

Good morning all

A question for those who have relocated with kids to the uk, what’s the process to get your kids in school? I’m due to relocate end of September and since primary schools would have started before I arrive I want to know how will the kids get admitted and did apply for space before you arrive or application is after arrival even though the school term is already in session

missjekyll:
You obviously have not the slightest idea what those terms mean.
Please don't address me as "far" anything again.

Thank you kindly.

I definitely have a lot of ideas what the terms mean. Just that I have broader understanding of the nuances.

Ohh you hate being addressed as far-left, yet you are happy, very happy to describe other people as far-right or far left. Did you ever ask their permission to class them as such? No. You didn’t. Like I said before, far left people don’t self-describe. Neither do far-right people. You will never hear a person describe themselves as far-right or far-left. That is for others to do, usually based on your opinions, ideas and what you say or write.

Hope this explanation helps.

Lolli2pop:
Hi guys, please any way out? I have been trying to get a driving test date in london but no success. Any thoughts?

Download the Testi App on playstore.

missjekyll:
You obviously have not the slightest idea what those terms mean.
Please don't address me as "far" anything again.

Thank you kindly.

Just to play devil's advocate a little - you regularly label the likes of Kemi, Farage and others as far right (sometimes worse e.g. skinheads) based on the views you hold of them and your definition of far right.

In the same way, others will have formed a view of you based on your comments, and to some people you will come across as far left - whatever far left means to them. It's all subjective.

gerrald02:
Good morning all

A question for those who have relocated with kids to the uk, what’s the process to get your kids in school? I’m due to relocate end of September and since primary schools would have started before I arrive I want to know how will the kids get admitted and did apply for space before you arrive or application is after arrival even though the school term is already in session

Contact your local council about making an in-term application and they will advise which schools have spaces and the process to apply

Mixed messages perhaps lol....but new data appears to show that working while sick actually costs the economy more than taking time off. So look after your health, know your company's policy on sick leave and take time off (with a sick note if necessary) if struggling with your physical or mental health.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/work-while-sick-cost-economy-b2588311.html

Zahra29:
Just to play devil's advocate a little - you regularly label the likes of Kemi, Farage and others as far right (sometimes worse e.g. skinheads) based on the views you hold of them and your definition of far right.

In the same way, others will have formed a view of you based on your comments, and to some people you will come across as far left - whatever far left means to them. It's all subjective.

All these people you mentioned have expressed views that violate people's human rights. That's the difference . That's why they are far right views. You can be on the left or the right,once your view takes leave of the democratic way of doing things or violates human rights,you become "far" . It is not a fancy definition you can apply to whoever you want . It's a recognised specific term.
That goes for everyone ,whether you are advocating for police to kick people in the head etc.

Even you should be able to tell the difference.

NB: hope you are proud of your reform uk leaders role in inciting violence in Southport. You must be beside yourself in glee. Yippee

BeckyB1:
Great!
I am hoping the reviews going on now will positively change the Certificate of Sponsorship situation that is affecting many people in the country.... To make switching sponsorship easier.

Please @Zahra29, any hint about that yet?

Not really, I think it is unlikely that there will be a blanket reversal of the new minimum salary threshold for skilled workers. Among other reasons, recent data shows that the number of skilled visas being issued since the increase has remained relatively stable.

They might however review the ISL and add on specific occupation areas that might be struggling a lot.

But if you were already on a visa before the new changes, then switching shouldn't be as much of an issue as you will fall under the old rules. Is this what you mean?

missjekyll:
All these people you mentioned have expressed views that violate people's human rights. That's the difference . That's why they are far right views. You can be on the left or the right,once your view takes leave of the democratic way of doing things or violates human rights,you become "far" . It is not a fancy definition you can apply to whoever you want . It's a recognised specific term.
That goes for everyone ,whether you are advocating for police to kick people in the head etc.

Even you should be able to tell the difference

NB: hope you are proud of your reform uk leaders role in inciting violence in Southport. You must be beside yourself in glee. Yippee

I haven't had my Weetabix yet this morning, unlike you it seems, so I haven't got energy/time for puerile arguments.

In any case I'm not sure why you're offended at being called far left. Corbyn, Bernie Sanders, JOB, the Guardian's Owen Jones, Kamala Harris and others are called far left/ultra liberal - it should be a badge of honour I would have thought.

Anyways, to each their own. I'm sure people have far more important things to think about. Have a lovely day.

Zahra29:
I haven't had my Weetabix yet this morning, unlike you it seems, so I haven't got energy/time for puerile arguments.

In any case I'm not sure why you're offended at being called far left. Corbyn, Bernie Sanders, JOB, the Guardian's Owen Jones, Kamala Harris and others are called far left/ultra liberal - it should be a badge of honour I would have thought.

Anyways, to each their own. I'm sure people have far more important things to think about. Have a lovely day.

I m sorry to hear that. You should probably go have it before yarning ignorant dust on the Internet .

missjekyll:
I m sorry to hear that. You should probably go have it before yarning ignorant dust on the Internet .

Thanks 😊 I think I might have porridge instead.

To the bolded, please stick to intelligent,mature (even if controversial) comments. This is unbecoming of you.

Zahra29:
Thanks 😊 I think I might have porridge instead.

To the bolded, please stick to intelligent,mature (even if controversial) comments. This is unbecoming of you.

I ll stick to whatever I want ,thank you very much.

I thought we were having a debate then WHAM! you brought weetabix into it. You don't know anything about bants do you now?

Kamala is liberal,really? Lol
She isn't. She is smackdab in the centre.
However, I ll take her anyday over Trump who is a fascist( didn't want to respect the democratic process last time and promising the same thing this time). That is the very definition of "far".