stu2006 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Im a FTB saving for my first house on just above national av wage and i read these boards regularly with much interest. I hate reading about prices rising as I would be priced out and end up renting for ever. But then I look at my position, location and profession. I work in distribution, as a lot of people do in lancs,(or at least linked to it such as warehousing, retail etc) which is a badly hit industry and all I see is carnage. For example all temps to perms have been stopped, agency's regularly being sent home on 1/2 days, agency's closing with the ones left open having 80% of people on their books out of work, Agency's in Wigan have stopped recruiting for industry work with signs in the window. Now there are redundancy's on the way across multiple contracts..things are definitely not picking up and there is only one way house prices are going to go..at least around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Miyagi Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Only an idiot would deny the economy is back on track. Thank god for that. GB did know what he was doing after all. And you thought you knew better. Are you Hazel Blears? Edited May 20, 2009 by superdez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Monk Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Im a FTB saving for my first house on just above national av wage and i read these boards regularly with much interest. I hate reading about prices rising as I would be priced out and end up renting for ever. But then I look at my position, location and profession. I work in distribution, as a lot of people do in lancs,(or at least linked to it such as warehousing, retail etc) which is a badly hit industry and all I see is carnage. For example all temps to perms have been stopped, agency's regularly being sent home on 1/2 days, agency's closing with the ones left open having 80% of people on their books out of work, Agency's in Wigan have stopped recruiting for industry work with signs in the window. Now there are redundancy's on the way across multiple contracts..things are definitely not picking up and there is only one way house prices are going to go..at least around here I'm an HGV driver and we are being laid off left right and centre at the moment. People aren't buying it , so we aren't moving it. Same as you. Still, at least when the upturn comes we will be the first to ride on its shirt-tails because we can do something with our hands. It's the suit-wearers who are done for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BALD MAN Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Only an idiot would deny the economy is back on track. Thank god for that. GB did know what he was doing after all. And you thought you knew better. What track and economy are you talking about...? Sibley I can not believe you are serious Gb has not made one correct decision in his life. If you are please consult a medical practioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Only an idiot would deny the economy is back on track. Thank god for that. GB did know what he was doing after all. And you thought you knew better. I guess you can say this to those who are about to be: 1. unemployed. 2. repossessed. 3. in more debt. I would suggest you think before you make stupid comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOP Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Only an idiot would deny the economy is back on track. Thank god for that. GB did know what he was doing after all. And you thought you knew better. Well there we have it. Probably the worst Sibley post EVER. So what happened to this then: Sibley - Posted on: May 8 2009, 11:39 PM While I admit to thinking most of the house price crash figures on here are BS. I will say that the job market in South East is horrific. Many of my pals are losing jobs and my company is quiet. I normally used to get 5-6 texts a week offering me work. Now none. Homeowners aren't worried about house prices honestly. Many aren't thinking of selling and even if it takes 10 years to recover it doesn't matter but there is a serious lack of work about. Bit worrying to be honest. Never seen it like this in 20 years. Is this all sorted out now? Are all these people back in work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si1 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) deleted Edited May 21, 2009 by Si1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_renting Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Are you Hazel Blears? I knew I'd seen that red-haired midget troll Av somewhere before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Spart Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) GuardianPositive news everywhere you look For myopic, rose-tinted spec-wearing Pollyannas there's good news to be found in anything, especially dead cats. Edited May 21, 2009 by Dave Spart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.hpc Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well there we have it. Probably the worst Sibley post EVER.So what happened to this then: Is this all sorted out now? Are all these people back in work? It's like watching a nervous breakdown in slow motion conveyed via text message Complete with the wild mood swings, crushing depression, brief but entirely irrational optimism and glimpses of his honest feelings snatched from moments of weakness or drunkeness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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