unemployment rate RANT

AidenTingley · 11th February 2014, 09:07

Am I the only person that thunks the unemployment rate us a joke?

I mean this as I have just started my own business and I am recruiting for people all over the uk, I paid £120 for loads of job adverts on monster, total jobs and reed + loads more smaller one. 2 week go by and I have only had 2 aplicants!! Like seriously, if people in the country go of there arses and looked for work they would find it! Its a disgrace to think some people are a leach to the hard working people! I feel really sorry for the old generation who worked all their lives to find out they will have to strugle on a pension when there are purposely unemployed people getting so much money they can afford games consoles and massive tvs. These items are a luxury for people who earn it in my eyes.

My company I use to work for had been hiring for 2 months before hand and only had 10 people apply for there job advert. Its a joke.

RANT over.

Yozza64 · 11th February 2014, 09:35

What job is it you do, and what jobs are you offering. I am unemployed myself and have been since 2009 through no fault of my own. I myself have been looking for work but have had no joy.

MangoMan · 11th February 2014, 09:53

What job were you advertising?

Any chance for a link to the Ad...

MrDoodles · 11th February 2014, 09:57

What is the position and what's the hourly rate?

AidenTingley · 11th February 2014, 10:49

Wow,

Well I didnt expect this response, all I need was to let some steam out. For all you wanting to know here is the job advert for my position.

http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/business-...loyed/24278455

Any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Tatts · 11th February 2014, 10:58

Might be worthwhile contacting the Resettlement Office on your local Navy base, and ask if they'd advertise the positions you have - it shouldn't cost you anything.

tareim · 11th February 2014, 12:59

it all comes down to the sector of work for the amount of applicants, my area (IT) pretty much always has a minimum of 20 applications per job that I go for

MangoMan · 11th February 2014, 13:21

Well, having looked at your advert I'm not entirely surprised at the lack of response, and please, this isn't a 'snipe', I'm just looking at it like a prospective employee.

Ok, I see what the position is and what the requirements are, but there is a definite lack of any other information regarding the business other than one brief sentence.

Also there is no information on the company or what it actually does, one can only really guess...?? And I cannot find anything on the web to help matters, other than some obscure companies in India etc.

And you are looking for a highly qualified person in what seems to be a specialised field and also will be Self-Employed. People of that calibre will think, right, you want a top-dog, but pay nothing except commission... I'm sorry but I've seen positions like this advertised and offering a substantial salary PLUS commission...

I know you will think I'm talking rubbish - but look at the response and say that again.

MrDoodles · 11th February 2014, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Well, having looked at your advert I'm not entirely surprised at the lack of response, and please, this isn't a 'snipe', I'm just looking at it like a prospective employee.

Ok, I see what the position is and what the requirements are, but there is a definite lack of any other information regarding the business other than one brief sentence.

Also there is no information on the company or what it actually does, one can only really guess...?? And I cannot find anything on the web to help matters, other than some obscure companies in India etc.

And you are looking for a highly qualified person in what seems to be a specialised field and also will be Self-Employed. People of that calibre will think, right, you want a top-dog, but pay nothing except commission... I'm sorry but I've seen positions like this advertised and offering a substantial salary PLUS commission...

I know you will think I'm talking rubbish - but look at the response and say that again.

Would have to agree Bill!

The only person I'd work Self-Employed for is myself!

strambo · 11th February 2014, 13:35

Reads like a call centre job to me, dressed up as a proper job! Just an observation.

11th February 2014, 09:07	#1
AidenTingley Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fareham Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	unemployment rate RANT Am I the only person that thunks the unemployment rate us a joke? I mean this as I have just started my own business and I am recruiting for people all over the uk, I paid £120 for loads of job adverts on monster, total jobs and reed + loads more smaller one. 2 week go by and I have only had 2 aplicants!! Like seriously, if people in the country go of there arses and looked for work they would find it! Its a disgrace to think some people are a leach to the hard working people! I feel really sorry for the old generation who worked all their lives to find out they will have to strugle on a pension when there are purposely unemployed people getting so much money they can afford games consoles and massive tvs. These items are a luxury for people who earn it in my eyes. My company I use to work for had been hiring for 2 months before hand and only had 10 people apply for there job advert. Its a joke. RANT over.

11th February 2014, 09:35	#2
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11th February 2014, 09:53	#3
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	What job were you advertising? Any chance for a link to the Ad... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Might be worthwhile contacting the Resettlement Office on your local Navy base, and ask if they'd advertise the positions you have - it shouldn't cost you anything. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

11th February 2014, 12:59	#7
tareim I really should get out more....... MG ZT+ 160 v6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bridgwater Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 73 Thanked 233 Times in 210 Posts	it all comes down to the sector of work for the amount of applicants, my area (IT) pretty much always has a minimum of 20 applications per job that I go for __________________ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x...h96-no/Sig.png My Project Thread

11th February 2014, 09:57	#4
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	What is the position and what's the hourly rate?

11th February 2014, 10:49	#5
AidenTingley Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fareham Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wow, Well I didnt expect this response, all I need was to let some steam out. For all you wanting to know here is the job advert for my position. http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/business-...loyed/24278455 Any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

11th February 2014, 13:21	#8
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Well, having looked at your advert I'm not entirely surprised at the lack of response, and please, this isn't a 'snipe', I'm just looking at it like a prospective employee. Ok, I see what the position is and what the requirements are, but there is a definite lack of any other information regarding the business other than one brief sentence. Also there is no information on the company or what it actually does, one can only really guess...?? And I cannot find anything on the web to help matters, other than some obscure companies in India etc. And you are looking for a highly qualified person in what seems to be a specialised field and also will be Self-Employed. People of that calibre will think, right, you want a top-dog, but pay nothing except commission... I'm sorry but I've seen positions like this advertised and offering a substantial salary PLUS commission... I know you will think I'm talking rubbish - but look at the response and say that again. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

11th February 2014, 13:35	#10
strambo Avid contributor rover75 tourer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: sudbury Posts: 183 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 19 Posts	Reads like a call centre job to me, dressed up as a proper job! Just an observation.