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Zahra29:
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

missjekyll:
I ll stick to whatever I want ,thank you very much.
Of course, we live in a democracy afterall. Thankfully

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

Lol, the Brits literally invented banter. There is however a line between bants and insults.

Google "have you had your Weetabix" to understand why I made that reference.

Kamala is liberal,really? Lol
Yes - many would agree that Kamala the VP (and not Kamala the public prosecutor) is on the liberal side. Once again it's all subjective until they come up with a blood test that can confirm left, right, centre wing etc status.

justwise:
Really mixed messages, I attended a seminar yesterday on working wellbeing and the speaker presented a data that shows that sick leave cost the UK about 3million hours per month, honestly sometimes you don’t know what to believe.

Zahra29:
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:
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

Treadway:
thanks for posting this.

You see, this is why it is good to post full content and not just run with headlines. I encourage everybody to watch that video and contribute to this topic with your thoughts (without prejudice, if you can)

…….

I don't understand why you feel he crashed 🤷

ReesheesuKnack:
Thank you for the pointers.
If previous experience is used as a yardstick, I can bet my bottom $ that the person who posted the link above NEVER watched up to 1/4 of the entire interview before jumping with glee to post it on this thread.

While i absolutely have no preference for DJT, I think it’s always batter to be balanced.

Treadway:
thanks for posting this.

You see, this is why it is good to post full content and not just run with headlines. I encourage everybody to watch that video and contribute to this topic with your thoughts (without prejudice, if you can).

I watched all 35 mins and here are my unfazed and unfiltered thoughts.

1. Thumbs up to Trump for showing his great mental health/state and fortitude. Man spoke for 35mins without notes or a teleprompter and answered question after question in what appeared initially to be a hostile environment, and yet didn't flinch or stutter...👏. More props to him for adequately shutting lady in blue down, that was a horrible ambush-style introduction to an interview you invited a person to...He shut her down with finesse..and segued effortlessly to lady in pink. Trump has lived most of his life in front of a camera, she should have known better. I also like how he was salty to her alone, from start to finish. Gave her back her energy💯. Also like how he pointed the mic issues early on, which lady in pink corroborated

2. He answered well on cause of inflation and reducing inflation.

3. I don't like the choice of the word 'black jobs' he used, esp since he was in the midst of blacks, but if we stick to the crux of the subject and not the 'term' he used, he was telling the truth. Illegal immigrants are taking all the low to middle class jobs for cheaper pay, thus edging out the blacks who typically occupy said jobs. It is what it is. The educated and qualified ones including even black from Nigeria can get the juicy roles, but the reality is majority of blacks aren't educated or qualified enough to fill the juicy roles.

4. I like the joke about Kamala being Indian until it was time to be vice president and then became more black. What can I say, I have a sense of humour.

5. I don't like the comment about Kamala not passing her bar exam. That was totally unnecessary and tacky.

6. I like how he stylishly did not allow himself to be put on the hot seat for JD Vance's views. Let JDvance speak for himself.

7. I like how he espoused JD Vance's positive and notable qualities and accomplishments that made him pick him as running mate.

8. I don't like how he didn't answer the question on police immunity in cases like the Sonia shooting where evil cops kill innocent people. He dodged that one, albeit very unconvincingly. I hope he reflects on that and sees that he can't make an absolute decision to give popo immunity esp considering rampant circumstances like that where evil popo really do kill innocent people.

9. i like his stand on border control, always have.

10. On Roe V Wade, I like how he said the people are deciding by voting what should be what. That is commonsense. Let the people, decide by vote if they wanna just be better at preventing pregnancies than aborting pregnancies. I like how he clarified for those who don't know, that the exceptions for rape, threat to mother's life still are in force despite ROE v Wade.

11. On the Jan capitol rioters, i don't like how he says they did no wrong, although I understand what he is driving at. Nonetheless, two wrongs don't make a right. He is saying though, know that others have done worse and still did worse as recent as 5 days ago, but no outrage at all unlike the outrage for the Jan rioters, simply cos he isn't involved. Yes we see the hypocrisy he is trying to point out, but it was foolhardy of him to justify the illegality on record like that. Wrong is wrong, doesn't matter if the other side is a hypocritical one, you shouldn't be the one to justify an obviously illegal act just cos the other side is just as guilty. He allowed his emotion get the better of him here.

All in all, dude was super sound for the most part and held his own, even did very well taking control of that environment. I don't understand why you feel he crashed 🤷

missjekyll:
I am very grateful to whoever advised him to go to this.
He lost the few black votes he had.
I m doubly sure now that he ll lose and I rest my case till November

justwise:
Those first set of questions were perfectly legitimate questions but Trump could not help himself . I don’t know why his handlers allowed him to appear on that program, Trump got no regard for decency, I thought after the failed assassination attempt he will be more of a peacemaker but no he kept on doing what he knows how to do best.

Lexusgs430:
How do you expect Trump, to change his Trump - Card.....

That would simply silence his trumpet 🎺🎺🎺.......😂🎺😭🤣

His Ego, is simply what makes him Trump...... The only thing that could have silenced that trumpet, was if that guy attended all his gun lessons........😜😂

Lexusgs430:
How do you expect Trump, to change his Trump - Card.....

That would simply silence his trumpet 🎺🎺🎺.......😂🎺😭🤣

His Ego, is simply what makes him Trump...... The only thing that could have silenced that trumpet, was if that guy attended all his gun lessons........😜😂

justwise:
Those first set of questions were perfectly legitimate questions but Trump could not help himself . I don’t know why his handlers allowed him to appear on that program, Trump got no regard for decency, I thought after the failed assassination attempt he will be more of a peacemaker but no he kept on doing what he knows how to do best.

missjekyll:
All the questions were legit. He said and did all those things he was being asked about. He is a racist ,fascist wannabe. All flaws,no redeeming feature(didn't think that was possible)

The delay in starting was because his team refused to let the conference factcheck him in real time. His penchant for lying of course is well known and he lied throughout this interview.

jedisco:
Others have given good considerations. In addition to tax and employers contribution lost on pulling out, also factor in NI you'd pay on the money. It also depends on how robust your pension is. If it's a civil service or NHS pension, they're pretty good. If it's the minimal 5 % from you and 3% from provider, then it's OK but not as good. Manytimes it's not a good idea but everyone's situation is different.

Irrespective, if your employer uses a private provider, its worth checking the fund they invest your pension in. Many providers would invest your contributions in very low growth offerings e.g bonds for the first 5 years cos they're worried people might be scared of the volatility of higher growth options and pull out. The downside is those good returns are most beneficial when people are younger as they have time to compound. I have an adhoc job and enrolled under NEST for it. I looked this year and saw my pension lost money net fees over the last year which was annoying as that was a very bullish year for the market. Had to change what I'm invested in with the aim to leave once I conclude the role.

Madeu:
I opted out of my pension and took a refund of the pension paid in close to two years. Part of the money was deposited in LISA towards getting a mortgage.
As a single man, I should be able to afford a 3-bedroom End terrace building at 10% deposit in less than two years in the UK. Plus other fees associated with getting a mortgage.

LionInZion:
He was just blatantly and disrespectfully evading those questions. If I was a black voter in the US and was yet undecided before the interview, he just gave me a good reason to either vote for his opponent or not vote at all. But then I think the first interviewer also gave him a perfect avenue to be his arrogant self. She could have asked those questions in a more friendly manner and still nailed him. She was more hostile than being professional - it's like trying to engage in a mud fight with a pig - you can't win.

Fraih:
Hello fam. Pls what do you think of opting out of pension plans in the workplace here?

Fraih:
Oh so when you opt out, you get all your reimbursements 🤔

Pee4Paul:
I currently live in Nigeria, but that will soon change . I also studied physics as a first degree.

Pee4Paul:
Jedisco, please help me enquire from those you know of that are looking at the teaching pathway.
Thank you

Pee4Paul:
Good afternoon fellow Nigerians.
Please I need your assistance.
Very soon, I will be having an interview as part of the application for a PGCE Physics course in England.
For the interview, I would like to know what to expect for the subject knowledge section. For example, physics topics to expect, tips to help e.t.c
Thank you.

missjekyll:
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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:
That's what makes you left not your stance on your landlord.

Viruses:
Female boxers are quitting fight in Olympics after being paired with men that says they are women. Imagine those men winning and celebrating Olympic Gold medalist in female boxing. What a pity.

Madeu:
Well, I calculated the risks and benefits. I am to retire after 37 years of service. Removing myself From the pension scheme for two years and contributing to the pot for 35 years doesn't make any significant difference.
Money will be used to get into the property ladder and have a lodger who will pay rent monthly to me.
In the long term, I will still gain a lot from increases in the value of the house and money from rent.

missjekyll:
The only issue that's up for discussion is your justification for labelling me "far left" ?

Lexusgs430:
Tired of eating home cooked meals.......

Want to dine cheaply on unsold hotel/restaurant meals........

Download Too good to go app ........😜🤣😂

jedisco:
You are conflating many issues.
I have always been a higher rate payer and crossed temporarily into the additional rate a while back. I have no issues with paying my fair share. I argued here in favour of vat on private schools despite it potentially affecting me.

My issue is why a few years ago, you were fervently praying for more Nigerians to become more impoverished so you and you mum can buy up their properties on the cheap but now in the UK, you moan when your landlord who is providing you a perfectly legitimate service asks for his cut of your pay. You did not bother about the many homeless almajiris that'd roam our streets when you were asking for a recession. Your prayers have sure been answered.

Just like with religion, being wealthy does not make you left or right. What I respect is consistency or a valid reason for change. To put is clearly, what would be your stance on the Nigerian government introducing a worldwide annual tax for all Nigerians to support the many poor back home? What would be your stance if the Nigerian government decides to 'tax to the teeth' the extra properties your family scooped up back home. Would you be happy to handover 40% of your mums property to the Nigerian government if she passes them on?

That's what makes you left not your stance on your landlord.

NezzyMike:
I fell in love with you after downloading the app