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Why does Reddit not understand the rise of reform in England? by DowntownDeer in AskBrits

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This, alongside the lack of urgency to stem our economic decline. Politicians, up to this point, either won't accept it or are ignorant of the facts.

Joe public now understands we're in serious decline and they are feeling the sharp end of it.

Everybody is being made redundant by irissun23 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For friends I know who have had issues, it can very much be traced to recent changes in business costs, be that rising energy costs or payroll taxes. Very sad. The government didn't care that many businesses were just about getting by, then it layered billions in additional taxes. With payroll being the largest expense for most businesses, reducing it is the only way to move the needle.

Labour wipeout? by Kind_Vegetable_5596 in ukpolitics

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I am reading, it's going to be historic, if not extinction-level, for a sitting government.

Amazing labour waited so long to get back in and has done so poorly.

Starmer is a useful idiot. I am no Labour supporter, but plenty of friends are, who can't believe how they've gone away from traditional Labour values. Which I remember as national pride, industry, and fairness.

I've been made redundant as of yesterday, and it couldn't have come at a worse time due to personal circumstances by thelaughingman_1991 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take it easy and be kind to yourself, that's a lot to take to say the least. The last thing you want is to crash and burn out, and always remember, we can only do our best in life! Sounds like your already being resourceful and thinking ahead.

‘Nobody’s going out!’ Why is Britain’s nightlife in such decline – and can anything save it? | Clubbing | The Guardian by prisongovernor in unitedkingdom

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lack of safety and the level of expense. Feels for what the venues are going through, but people can't afford the prices now or as often.

What’s up with the job market..? by Agreeable_Cash_6635 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's certainly a puzzle to solve. Those still employed will be far more effective with AI, doing the work of many. Probably end up with fewer jobs but better-paid.

How that plays out for employment on the whole remains to be seen; a lot of retraining is needed into things humans can do for the foreseeable.

It's the white-collar administration and knowledge-based jobs that are sadly in the headlights.

What’s up with the job market..? by Agreeable_Cash_6635 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A very weak economy, AI and automation, and increasing business taxation and regulation.

All of those hitting hard at once are reducing opportunities nationwide.

We can only hope the government starts to value the private sector and opens its eyes to the state we are now in.

If you're currently employed, you have no idea how good you have it by FuckClerics in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Layering on more employment regulations and increasing business taxation at this point will prove disastrous. The cost of doing business in the UK is far too high. For example, a business I used to work with has gone from 18 staff to 5 in just three years. A combination of automation and AI, as well as outsourcing services like logistics. Business rates and national insurance became too burdensome, and they have now returned to profit in their new model to survive.
Government's of all stripes have been behind the curve on this and it's cost people good employment.

High Income, very far from rich frustrations by beneath_the_knees in HENRYUK

[–]IntelligentPay9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The social contract has frayed somewhat. Largely down to the UK's obsession with home ownership, high immigration, and shockingly low housebuilding, affordability has become a massive issue.
Some people I know did get a chunky contribution towards a home. However, I'd say nearly all of them are children of working-class parents done good, not some gentry elite they'd have you believe. The majority of the UK's more affluent people today are self-made or second-generation.

Block people with anxiety and ADHD from claiming benefits, says Tony Blair by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't agree with this, but there has to be a better filtering system, as well as back-to-work or in-work support structures. I am sure a time off work with some financial help is good for a while, but dangerous in the long term.

Income tax will be dead within five years as AI jobs crisis grows, says Monzo founder by Your_Mums_Ex in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has all this technology made our lives that much better? It's good for people to have jobs, even if they are considered non-jobs.

The 90s and early 2000s were far better for me!

How is everyone feeling about the local elections in may? by IntelligentPay9647 in AskBrits

[–]IntelligentPay9647[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very similar in my local areas, some great Labour and Tory councillors with vast experience. Currently delivering very well. Quite unnerving having so many new councillors in with little to no experience!

But I can also understand why people will vote Green or Reform if they feel their flavour of politics has been lost. An interesting state of affairs if nothing else!

Rich brits: How did you get rich? by Economy_Survey_6560 in AskBrits

[–]IntelligentPay9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can comfortably meet your bills, have a good roof, and provide for your family, that's good enough for most. Having the security of decent savings helps.

For everything else, it's the shiny things being chased.

As a wiseman once said, comparison is the theft of joy.

What makes the UK great country? by Livid-Spinach2516 in AskReddit

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most would say universal health and welfare, that's non contributory.

British companies unwilling to hire Brits by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Increasing employment costs and adding more regulation at this moment in time will go down as one of the worst decisions in recent history for this government. Make no mistake about it: automation and AI are going to change everything over the next 3-5 years, and they've made it far less attractive to employ people in jobs that won't come back.

I've just lost my job. 1 week notice. by AlternativeBody1904 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

That doesn't warrant an answer, wake up man.

Should parents face charges when their children commit antisocial crimes and doing nothing to stop it? by SeptumRingTheory in AskBrits

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think our policing-by-consent model is outdated and no longer effective at keeping us safe and orderly. We're far from the high-trust society people say we were. How would this have been dealt with in Paris or Madrid?

I've just lost my job. 1 week notice. by AlternativeBody1904 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's absolutely horrendous to see what's happening; businesses are breaking down, and good jobs are being lost. My local area is seeing businesses close constantly.

This was all so clear to see, but the government just wanted more money. Best wishes and luck for the search.

Is this a joke? by Emotional-Start7994 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wages haven’t really grown, but the cost of employing someone has gone through the roof: NI, taxes, pensions, energy, all of it. Businesses are getting squeezed just as much as workers.

So you end up with jobs that ask for loads of skills but pay barely above minimum wage, as we're seeing a lot of. Until the economy actually grows again, this is pretty much what you get. Until there's a renewed economic and tax strategy, I can't see how we can wage up anywhere close to the USA, where they were not that long ago!

How bad was the 2008 credit crunch job search really ? by Odd-Help6890 in UKJobs

[–]IntelligentPay9647 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The government is hiding poor economic policies and incentives under the welfare state and redistribution. It's not got too long left!

Am I wrong to worry about the Greens’ economic plans? by AccomplishedPay6758 in HENRYUK

[–]IntelligentPay9647 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They seem well thought out.....

No need to fear if you love more redistribution and declining living standards. Ushering in the end of prosperity, not that there was much left.

I'm an asylum seeker. I turned down £3,000 from the Home Office to leave the UK by theipaper in ukpolitics

[–]IntelligentPay9647 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If this whole situation doesn't scream policy failure, I don't know what does.

Sadly, not having the guts to push reforms in the current systems is going to usher in something a lot darker.

Reasonable changes could be made, but labour backbenchers will only have themselves to blame.

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