Inflation up to 3%

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    MacGuffin
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    Paxman – Not sure you understood me completely. Language bias is not me cherry picking or making it up. It’s a fact that comes from English being the international language and studied from childhood by ALL Europeans.

    As a result there will be few English graduates who speak German well enough to work in that language but almost EVERY German graduate will have at least a working knowledge of English. ALL Europeans learn English but English do not learn ALL European languages.

    Music, movies, internet help Europeans improve their English. The Polish 18 year old school leaver will speak English well enough to be a barmaid in London. But the English 18 year old will not speak Polish.

    This means its not a level playing field. And back to your concerns, without the necessary language skill the opportunites of your children in Europe will be hampered AND their chances in UK hampered by having to compete with Europeans.

    As for brewing. The British government may not have helped much but I see more chance of getting their support than the support of the EU.

    You are being naughty with your figures. I doubt the 267m was corporate tax. It was the tax on beer which the consumer paid.

    If we reverted to pre-EU days where the government imposed duty on imported beer it would have helped small UK brewers more than it hurt them because it would make their beer cheaper than foreign beer and would not impact their exports since they rarely export.

    Care to explain why being out of EU will harm your children. Is it because you fear less job chances in UK or because they cannot work in EU.

    PS – CAMRA was highly successful.

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    Pax – firstly sorry to hear about the job and hope all is ok.

    Macs point regarding language is absolutely on the money. There are 27 other EU languages (please don’t split hairs if the actual number is slightly lower as a few countries share a Common language, you get the point) whereas English is the global business language (although frustratingly now using Americanised spelling).

    Some inflation is not a bad thing btw, erodes debt, GBP strengthening on expectations interest rates will rise (to curb inflationary pressures) etc. What the Japanese wouldn’t given for 3% inflation during the last 20 years or so

    #1533549

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    Mac – I agree with the theory behind the long term approach however in practice cannot see this happening. The trouble with competitive democracies is it incentivises short term thinking. Why would I spend on something now that will be hugely beneficial in 20 years rather than something that will be less impactful but the benefits will be evident in 4 years time, just when I’m up for re-election. Countries like Singapore (one party democracy) have been so successful as they have been able to play the long game without the political pressure of maintaining enough popularity to be re-elected. Sad but a reflection on society today.

    I agree economics is not everything, more that this was where the political discussions were centered.

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    MacGuffin
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    HK Blue – Yes I went off on a tangent, I said I should have started a new thread.

    As for long term, it requires a change in attitude by all. The japanese did not worry about elections because all parties thought long term. Climate change is not an issue because both parties care about the world our grandchildren will inherit.

    Seems we are in broad agreement in general. I enjoyed our discussion.

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    Hey Paxo, sorry to hear that you’ve finally been tumbled and got the tap, but let’s honest, it was on the cards. Anyone daft enough to post copious bilges of waffle every day on here during working hours is asking for the chop. I hope that you manage to find some kind of employment soon and Jen is not too put out about your situation. Think yourself fortunate that inflation is only 3% at present. It won’t last. This hapless government is flushing us down the crapper fast. Brexit’s a farce and there is no cohesive policy about anything anymore. Any way you look at it, this country is banjaxed. Have you considered emigrating while you still can? The Munich Oktoberfest has just started, perhaps you could pull a few pints down there.
    Lenny.

    #1533662
    Jay belfast
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    No need Lenny

    #1533671
    steveosnakeeye
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    Brentmeister, sorry to hear you lost your job, genuinely mate its a tough thing for anyone hope all goes well

    #1534164

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    All is cool goon show, contracting at double the wages, try not to cry 🙂

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    steveosnakeeye
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    good for you Brent and why should I cry? you really do make it hard to be nice to you but im glad I was anyway

    #1534267

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    Steveo – Yes starting a post with ‘Brentmeister’ is you trying to be nice, I f that is the case I am glad I don’t know you 🙂

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    steveosnakeeye
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    it was meant to be a little joke mate to lighten the mood you may have been feeling, that said you really are an unlikeable fucktard so that makes two of us that are glad, anyway some what moot point now your on double wages and back to your boastful loathsome best.

    #1534291

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    Steveo – My mood has never been an issue, I was officially unemployed for 1 day, and may well be in the future as is the uncertainty with consultancy work, but I will try not to get to downbeat 🙂

    #1534482

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    Ahh Pax you really sound like you have struck gold there. Doubled your wages hey, looks like Brexit really is delivering! Alternatively you might just be admitting you were grossly underpaid in your previous role (or that they did not pay you for the hours you spent on teamtalk).

    when calculating the double bubble however don’t forget to factor in the lack of holiday pay (including statutory holidays), sick pay, pension contributions, medical and insurance benefits etc, etc

    Anyway best of luck mate, if only we had left the EU sooner hey

    #1534527

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    HK Blue – That is exactly why I have doubled up, as you say no holiday, no sick pay or pensions etc, but I generally don’t get sick (not had a sick day for years), I have set up a private pension, and with the increase in money I can take time for a holiday when I fancy, so greater freedom really. Anyway only a few weeks left here and my work will be done, so time to look for the next opportunity 🙂

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