Part 1 of 2: A BBC Panorama investigation of being over the hill in the employment market at the age of 50. This on top of the government allowing mass uncontrolled immigration, taking British jobs, and demanding British workers (if there are any left) to work even longer until retirement.
Recorded from BBC Panorama, 04 April 2011.
@kopynd1 It is hard. I have changed jobs 3 times since 2009, each time I
had to relocate. These changes were due to threat of redundancy ONLY. In
todays society, there really is no help, you have to see things through on
your own – having an income is not a right anymore, it is now a priviledge
AND YOUR EMPLOYER IS “god”.
Kick out these lying Tories out of gvt!!!!!
Kick out this gvt out of office immediately!!!
Train and reskill…you do what you have to do. Swallow your pride and go
back to school.
This fat guy is speaking utter BS! The hardcore facts are that most
employers and recruiters these days want younger people because firstly
they can pay them less and secondly make them work overtime without pay. We
have been mind prepped into believing that young is beautiful and young
faces fronting a company makes it look attractive in a marketing field..
this is how fickle society have become!
wake up politics scum media scum banks scum WAKE UP YOU A SLAVE
Id love to retrain as a Plumber but … eh time and money you fat ugly
bastard ! Don’t think my Jobseekers can stretch that far considering
sometimes i cant even eat . Nae Jobs either round my way … Stuck is not
the word …..
I agree, i might as well be my employers slave so that I don’t get sacked
at some point down the line, for supposedly decent pay which get taxed so
much that I might as well work at mdonalds
Employers are automating all jobs The first to be eliminated are older
workers, i.e. over 50. The next to be eliminated will be the 40-50 age
group. Then younger workers will be jettisoned as employers in America,
England and worldwide will automate all jobs to do away with all salaries,
wages, commisons and bonuses. Self employment is fraught with danger,
competition, scams but it is the only way left. The Jobless Society is
Here!!!
Lord Digby is a complete idiot, it is alright for him with his plush
lifestyle, does he really know what it is like to be a Bricklayer and how
hard the work is. It takes at least three years to become anywhere a
skilled Tradesman.
‘We will keep your application on record should a suitable vacancy arise’
That’s a classic that one. Liars.
That Andrew needs to take any job. He’s probably aiming too high.
Boo fucking hoo.. 50 year olds who’ve squandered their cash…try being
young on JSA…THAT is hard
Hard for everyone…I will be 46 this year…very frugal, but it is getting
harder to make ends meet in the USA too.
Re skilled takes time and money. All trades these days require
certification these days.
I agree whenever i got sacked or the familiar were going to have to “let
you go” i would object and moan but secretly be relived. Then you read
about people topping themselves because they get made redundant. craziness!
It isnt right that older people are seen as “on the scrapheap” im just 43
but i guess thats considered old now. People in their 50s and older to me
have alot to offer, they have more understanding, more wisdom more patience
and are usually more reliable , flexable than flighty young people who
haven’t found their feet yet. Its crazy western cultures give higher status
to youth and looks over wisdom and experience. The ancient red indien
cultures looed up and respected their elders.
These unemployed people should realise theres nothing wrong with THEM its
society thats totally fucked up. Maybe we should all start forming communes
now for when were old so we dont have to blindly rely on the “system”.
What’s JSA? People over 50 didn’t squander their cash…If you’re single,
you can’t save money anymore. People are nickle and dimed to death and by
just living, there’s nothing really left to save. You will be there
someday…get ready for reality.
I’m actually pretty in tune with reality…I manage to save money on a
student budget! I work very hard. JSA = Job seekers allowance – UK
unemployment benefit.
You will see in the future how it all comes together…you will be trying
to live your life and BANG…you get screwed and have nothing..
There is only Zero hours contracts available for young and old. Fine if you
just want some PIN money.
Alternative to employment is to set up a business but will almost certainly
become a zombie business.
Looks like some people get it easy they have worked all there life and paid
Off there mortgage etc. And I get fuck all except shit off neighbours,
kids, teenagers and foreigners. And this is what people allow to happen
Digby Jones you are a bloviating condescending prick