brumroccoco Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've had a drink so I'm allowed. As an underwriter I'll add my own industry to this list, but wondered what other sectors of the market you feel add no 'real' value to the economy & are just really good at moving money &/or people around. Here we go....... Insurance Banks EAs Recruitment IFAs My drinking has kicked in early so please add to this list, even better if you can give a coherent reason why (or even why not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injin Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've had a drink so I'm allowed. As an underwriter I'll add my own industry to this list, but wondered what other sectors of the market you feel add no 'real' value to the economy & are just really good at moving money &/or people around. Here we go.......Insurance Banks EAs Recruitment IFAs My drinking has kicked in early so please add to this list, even better if you can give a coherent reason why (or even why not) Everything the state does, obviously. yes, including fire bridages and ickle nursey wurseys as well. The reasoning is simple and obvious - if you hav to force people to buy it, then they don't want it. if they don't want it, it's economically wasteful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brumroccoco Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 There's private health care, security etc the world over so there's a ready made market for the traditional state sector if it wasn't 'free' here (which, of course, it isn't) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippers Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've had a drink so I'm allowed. As an underwriter I'll add my own industry to this list, but wondered what other sectors of the market you feel add no 'real' value to the economy & are just really good at moving money &/or people around. Here we go.......Insurance Banks EAs Recruitment IFAs My drinking has kicked in early so please add to this list, even better if you can give a coherent reason why (or even why not) Life Coaches/Personal Trainers - they're more a status symbol than anything Gym memberships Interior Designers Daytime T.V. Presenting, as well as Bingo TV and other gambling game presenters Any religious leader who doesn't get their hands dirty in counselling people or comforting people 90% of middle management in industry who make charts that track performance, have endless meetings but who don't actually go and just talk to the workers, or stand up to the senior management on behalf of the shop floor when the shop floor has the knowledge. Most business consultants, specifically the types that are brought in to ask employees opinions in a business, then spend months just writing a highly expensive report which just restates those ideas. (the last two are related aren't they, and about how if a manager is crap he'll rely on procedures or "experts" as opposed to doing his job of managing) People who market and advertise rubbish products. Sales people are necessary, you need to find a decent answer to your need after all, just don't waste your time selling me crap that you know doesn't work. 99% of politicians. The Royal Family (you can get lost with the Tourism argument too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassed off brit Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Everything the state does, obviously. yes, including fire bridages and ickle nursey wurseys as well. The reasoning is simple and obvious - if you hav to force people to buy it, then they don't want it. if they don't want it, it's economically wasteful. Jesus injun.. thats extreme even for you, I have not got involved in one of your replies before. I think some of the time your on the wind up, but I can't tell when, hence the non involvement. If your house was on fire with you trapped inside I hope the fire brigade are there because I like you and your contraversial postings. Back on topic...useless jobs..err..range rover dealers..Oh and those poor saps who stand in the doorway of DIY stores who thrust leaflets in your face on your way out while chanting "conservatory, windows or doors." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brumroccoco Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Ahhhhh, the royal family, don't get me started on those parasites! "But tourism will be hit if we got rid!" What's the most visited international city on earth? Paris. I seem to remember that got rid of their royals a few years back. Mr & Mrs American aren't going to cancel their trip to London, Stratford, York etc because they may not get the chance to go peasant (sic) shooting with Prince Phil....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ponz Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 HIPs inspectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightiesgirly Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Gas engineers tearing up and down the place in white vans, because government forced all those dodgy condenser boilers on an unsuspecting public. Body building protein shake shops. ( Big bodies, little men.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ponz Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The FSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ʎqɐqɹǝʞɐɥs Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 HEALTH AND SAFETY FASCIST SCUM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippers Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 HEALTH AND SAFETY FASCIST SCUM Bruno's Cinematographer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injin Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 HEALTH AND SAFETY FASCIST SCUM Sorry mate, if it were up to me, I'd let you go, but that's red lettering and that's a hazard to eyesight. Tell you what I'll give you this notice to quit and if you don't remove it in the next 7 working days I'll close your factory, bankrupt you and lock you up with rapists and thieves. Hey, don't get like that, it's the law, and I am just doing my job. If you don't like it, become an MP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassed off brit Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 HEALTH AND SAFETY FASCIST SCUM Christ Ive only just got rid of the retina burn of eric's postings......cheers..but your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John51 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) Aren't the Royals more to do with international contracts than tourism? Banana republic wants a few dams built. Yankee contractor says 'We'll take you to the USA and you can watch a ball game and meet our president'. Brit contractor says 'are you available for Royal Ascot? Her Majesty is so looking forward to meeting you...' At less than a quid a year each they're way cheaper than b*****ers and if the monarchy is abolished, do you really want whatever power she still has going to the government? Let's hope we get our quids worth and she gives Ponzi Brown a right grilling every week. Add a 'w' to b_ankers and the 4 letter 'w' word becomes 5 stars. Is this the first sign of hyper inflation? Edited December 18, 2008 by John51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1929crash Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Everything the state does, obviously. yes, including fire bridages and ickle nursey wurseys as well. The reasoning is simple and obvious - if you hav to force people to buy it, then they don't want it. if they don't want it, it's economically wasteful. What about street lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ʎqɐqɹǝʞɐɥs Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Sorry mate, if it were up to me, I'd let you go, but that's red lettering and that's a hazard to eyesight. Tell you what I'll give you this notice to quit and if you don't remove it in the next 7 working days I'll close your factory, bankrupt you and lock you up with rapists and thieves. Hey, don't get like that, it's the law, and I am just doing my job. If you don't like it, become an MP. I CYCLE TO WORK SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND ALL YOU KNOW AND THESE FAT HEALTH AND SAFETY ******S TELL ME ITS A HAZARD TO CHAIN MY BIKE OUTSIDE MY FRIGGIN OFFICE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brumroccoco Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Re Royals.... if that's true fair enough, strip them of their (our) inhereted wealth & give them a market wage for the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightiesgirly Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I may be well out here, but something tells me your a titchy bit not happy about the health and safety personnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_w_ Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 99% of politicians. And 99% of board level executives who are politicians rather than entrepreneurs Pet counsellors (do these exist here, I read they do in the US?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Knimbies who say No Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 economists buffet trolley operators on trains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassed off brit Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I CYCLE TO WORK SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND ALL YOU KNOW AND THESE FAT HEALTH AND SAFETY ******S TELL ME ITS A HAZARD TO CHAIN MY BIKE OUTSIDE MY FRIGGIN OFFICE. Get one of those damn fat person electric wheelchairs and chain that up outside, that will really get them going..especially if you dont leave the hazard lights flashing.Or a really big scrapyard dog...Ho!..Ho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fildi101 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've often wondered how so many hairdressers, beauticians, nail studios etc manage to survive. I some small northern towns they seem to make up well over 50% of the high street. I used to think these would be the first places to go to the wall... surely the can't survive when people are struggling to pay their bills and feed their children. But then when you watch programs like "Tribe", and you see the even in the poorest communities in the world, the women all spend a huge amount of effort point pointing their nails, styling their hair, makeup/tatooing etc.. Clearly I was underestimating the importance of these things. The point is though, I guess it doesn't matter that much what people do to create economic activity. The fact the trade takes place, means it contributes to the economy, so really any activity done in exchange for money is "adding" to the economy. Maybe "adding to the economy" is the wrong term and "Increasing the rate of money-flow within the economy" is a better term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injin Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 What about street lights? What about street lights? ****** em. No one wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortofsilver Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Stock market and all entities connected. Making money out of thin air. And coming soon to a town near you the new complete utter bull5h1t that will be carbon trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash2006 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 the labour party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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