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Shoplifting in the UK up by 20%
This is really scary. I truly do feel sorry for all the people that have to revert to this, ofcourse there are the ones that just do this as they want to, but I agree that the reason why shoplifting (http://www.retail-week.com/in-business/security/lies-damned-lies-and-shoplifting-statistics/5007920.article) as increased with 20% is due to the recession.
Times are tough and people don't have money to buy the goods they need or want. I do have sympathy for them, but only to an extent, surely there are other ways, imagine if everyone just decides to take what they want without paying for it, this will be ciaos.
I know that working several jobs (http://www.careers-jobs.eu/), can be tiring especially when you are already, working at a 9 – 5 pace, but surely these shoplifters could also bear in mind the loss that the company endures... There are so many other ways you could atleast try to make money.
BCC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8347222.stm) reports that the clothing industry has been hit the hardest with shoplifters, reaching a staggering 9% increase from last year.
Seriously... I could maybe understand if people were stealing food, but clothes??? surely they could wear what they've got??
I think to be honest those that are stealing are doing it more for the purpose of maintaining thier lifestyle and having the latest items rather than out of a specific need you know?
Apparently they were saying ij the report on TV its more and more middle class people doing it as they want to maintain the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed you know? So really its just purely selfish behaviour on thier part!
Not that I condone it in anyway - but those doing to provide or make money for thier fasmilies - although twisted in the way they do things may not be seen as selfish as thge ones that are just doing it because they are used to having certain luxeries!
People stealing certain items just to maintain there current lifestyle are to materialistic, surely people can just adapt to there current surroundings and try to work with what they've got, I mean at the end of the day, that is what going to make you a much stronger person, even if it does knock you down a few time... the amazing story is the way you got up, not what it took to maintain it...
I also think that some could be stealing these items to resell them, make some money, you know??
If indeed they need to make money to provide for there families, they can surely take up another job, i.e. waiter for instance. I mean we can't all steal and use the recession as the excuse to do so.
I know its silly isnt it?
But I guess people who are accustomed to a certain way of living will not be willing to change anytime soon will they? They will crave these items and want to keep up with the people they have become used to associating with! I can well imagine it!
As for thwe ones strealing to support thier families - you are right they should try and get some sort of work - its not fair otherwise on the people that are out there trying really hard! Get back in the game you know?
I totally agree with you.
Don't you think it is silly to get to accustomed to a certain way of living?? I think. It is always better to be flexible, being able to shift your life, as needed. This way you would easily be able to adapt to any situation you might find yourself in.
I'm just wondering, if these people that are stealing so many things whether they are trying to upkeep there current lifestyle or even trying to support there families are even aware that everyone is in a recession, not just them. This has effected everyone's life, we are all having to adapted to our current surroundings, why can't they? It's really just about re-planning your budget and working with what you have.
I think unfprtunately some people find it hard to adapt and adjust thier life styles like that as they have always had what they want when they want! With no real life experience they probably do not have the skills required to be able to deal with all of this you know?
Those are all valid points. I just think that even without the necessary skills, people should still be able to think of many other ways or at least try.
Just think about it, if I studied hairdressing, and want to do finance..will I have the skill to do so?? I don't think so, I will have to stick to what I am doing or try and make a plan to get the relevant education to do finance. So why can't these shoplifters, to the same?? They can find several other ways to maintain there surroundings or even accumulate the necessary skills to overcome the problems they are facing.
If they are keen on having new clothes and they can't afford it, they can take there old ones and modify it..be creative..hehehe
Good good potential business idea there, Jessi. Financial advice at the same time as having your hair cut. The banks are making a lot of financial advisers redundundant at the moment, so maybe they should set up in business to offer this. But you'd need to be carefull that you don't end up getting "scalped" !!
Good good potential business idea there, Jessi. Financial advice at the same time as having your hair cut. The banks are making a lot of financial advisers redundundant at the moment, so maybe they should set up in business to offer this. But you'd need to be carefull that you don't end up getting "scalped" !!
OMG that is so funny. If only more people could have this type of entrepreneurial skills, maybe then we won't have so many people without jobs.
Even better, we'll be able to accomplish so much more in one day...
I have so many ideas for the South Africans for the upcoming world cup?? They have got so much opportunity on there hands to rake in some good cash. Honestly, think about it, with so many tourist coming from all over the world, it is ideal to think of some clever ways to start a small little business for 2010. Here's one: They can take sand and put it in a bottle, stick a label on it and sell it as “Pure African ground – SA 2010”.... some tourists will pay ridiculous price for a souvenir. Don't you think?
You can develop your ideas more for the London Olympics - plenty of time to start bottling Thames water and filling jars with London mud !!
That is a potential business idea, hehehe, but I am not sure how many foreigners would travel to see the Olympics, do you perhaps know?
I think with soccer being the most popular sport in the world, it is more likely to attract the most spectators form around the globe.
Did you watch the Beijing Olympics (http://en.beijing2008.cn/)? The opening was breath taking, they really do know how to entertain - Check it out.
Think about the scale of security that they would need to pull off such an event, I don't think that any existing security company would have that amount of staff, so they would obviously have to employ some temps.
These types of global events are a great way of creating jobs (http://www.careers-jobs.eu/), I mean with the coordinating alone, the opportunity is massive.
HAhhaa can you imagine buying bottles of Thames nasty infested water or London mud? I dont think its quite the same as sand? But you never knpw there have top be some crazies out there right?
As for Financial Advise whilst having your hair cut - thats a brilliant idea you know! You guys should go into business yoyu have already come up with a few gooduns hehe!
I suppose with things like the Olympics and creating jobs, the question is how long will these jobs last? Not much past the actual event? Or will they find a way to keep things going afterward????
I don't think that the jobs will last much long after the actual event, but for those who don't have a job at that given moment, I am sure that they will be grateful for the 2 months, that they actually have something to do.
Even students and other temps that are looking for something else to fill there time or even to make some extra cash will be more than willing to take such an opportunity on.
Those are some good ideas to start a business with, but as you mentioned previously with the Olympics, some of our ideas are also rather seasonal, hehehe... :p
I am just wondering if the people will even concentrate on there financial solutions when having a haircut?? :eek:
Yes you re right 2 months of work is far better than none but it would still be better if all this effort they out into the Olympics resulted in some better long term solutions and jobs don't you think so?
Meh especially when your having your hair washed and get that massage that make you want to sleep - I would never be concentrating on Financial advice! :)
That would be quite smart... but what sorts of jobs would you reckon will be more of a long time/permanent arrangement for these workers?
I think with the preparation alone for such an event most of the temp jobs could easily be a lengthy one, don't you think?
Ahh... those massages are divine, I would easily just pay for a hair wash, it is so relaxing!! LOL :D
Maybe do something with the venue afterwards so that it keeps going and at least most of the employees can continue in thier jobs? This way it has more of a long-term success plan you know?
I guess yes in some areas the jobs could work out to be a bit more long-term but generally speaking it still wouldnt be more than a few months would it?
Not that I know anything about this kind of thing - am just making it up as I go along!
P.S. I totally wish I had a hair cut booked for some time soon!
That is a good idea, but what sort of job would they actually be able to up keep in that venue? I don't really think that there would be much that you can do, maybe the maintenance of the place??
I don't really know that much either, but think about it, if you plan a wedding for instance, you would start like 9 – 10 months in advance, so an event at that scale, would at least need a year or so, don't you think?
I know with the world cup events, the host country would have 4 years until the next one, so that gives them quite a bit of time for planning. South Africa had to do so much work to be able to cope with the amount of foreigners that will be threading there and think about all of the stadiums that they had to build and rebuild? That is allot of job creation and it definitely doesn't take 6 months to do all these preparations, lol!
I would love a head massage right about now!!! :D
Yeah I see what your saying but maybe after all the hype of the event is over the locations should be used to host national sports events or concerts or something? You know just make sure it is put to good use so that it has a continual use?
That is true, but don't they use sub-contractors when having an event... like if they hire an event organiser for e.g. a concert, the events company will hire supporting staff for the event? I don't really know, I am not that clued in when arranging events.
Er I have no idea? Do they? LOL!
I have no idea as well????
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