Pointless, but I think I want one

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by zymurgy, Aug 19, 2009.

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    zymurgy Guest

    zymurgy, Aug 19, 2009
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    Krusty Guest

    Krusty, Aug 19, 2009
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    zymurgy Guest

    <reconsiders>

    But, it's so delightfully pointless ...

    Paul.
     
    zymurgy, Aug 19, 2009
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    Krusty Guest

    Good man.
    Au contraire, it has a very important point, namely to identify the
    owner[1] as someone to be ridiculed.

    [1] Who's probably called Kevin or Sharon.
     
    Krusty, Aug 19, 2009
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    davethedave Guest

    Made me think of this.
    Skanger me banger.
     
    davethedave, Aug 19, 2009
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    davethedave Guest

    Made me think of this.
    Skanger me banger.
     
    davethedave, Aug 19, 2009
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    darsy Guest

    gaylord.

    BTW, after you finished working, did you sign on? If so, is it worth
    it - do you actually get any dosh if you've recently left a pretty
    good paying job and also have a partner who's earning? I might do it
    just for the free prescriptions, if nothing else.
     
    darsy, Aug 19, 2009
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  8. Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, darsy

    If you've been paid in lieu of notice you can't sign on until the end of
    your notice period.

    --
    Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

    I have already made the greatest contribution to the fight against climate
    change that I can make: I have decided not to breed. Now quit bugging me and
    go and talk to the Catholics.
     
    Wicked Uncle Nigel, Aug 19, 2009
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    darsy Guest

    really?

    that's a bit of a ****.
     
    darsy, Aug 19, 2009
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    ogden Guest

    If only you had a large pile of money to tide you over.
     
    ogden, Aug 19, 2009
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    ginge Guest

    It's worth doing to keep your ni/pension stamp covered.
     
    ginge, Aug 19, 2009
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  12. Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, darsy
    Really, really.
    All that NI you've been paying? It gets you ****-all in these
    circumstances. Deal with it.

    --
    Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

    I have already made the greatest contribution to the fight against climate
    change that I can make: I have decided not to breed. Now quit bugging me and
    go and talk to the Catholics.
     
    Wicked Uncle Nigel, Aug 19, 2009
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    Hog Guest

    <cough>

    Which NI payments would they be then.

    Why would you pay for something that isn't worth having anyway.
     
    Hog, Aug 19, 2009
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    darsy Guest

    fair enough. I don't need the money, but was hoping to get a bit of
    free dentistry (are dole-monkeys still entitled to that?)
     
    darsy, Aug 19, 2009
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    darsy Guest

    it's not about the money. I have plenty of money.
     
    darsy, Aug 19, 2009
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    Jim Guest

    Jim, Aug 19, 2009
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    Ben Guest

    You're unlikely to get any cash, but it'll keep up your National
    Insurance contributions for you.
     
    Ben, Aug 19, 2009
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    darsy Guest

    good point.

    not, as Nigel has pointed out, that NI contributions seem to be worth
    **** all anyway.
     
    darsy, Aug 19, 2009
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    ginge Guest

    ginge, Aug 19, 2009
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    wessie Guest

    he can get Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance for the first 6 months.
    £64.80 a week. Based on past Class 1 NI contributions.

    I'm currently claiming it, mainly because I have big gaps in NI
    contributions due to being a persistent student. I'll be having another 2
    years without them soon, so I thought I'd jump through a few hoops to get
    another 3 months worth for free.

    After 13 weeks you get a summons from the Secretary of State to attend a
    back to work group session, where they get you to sign another contract
    stating you will accept the next minimum wage job that you are offered.

    After 6 months, JSA is means tested. Getting JSA does not entitle you to
    any other freebies. The free 'scrips & dentistry are all means tested.
     
    wessie, Aug 19, 2009
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