Are you just as bad as a "greedy banker"?
Discussion
"Recently", I've noticed increases in prices:
1) The AA increased the price of my premium last year. When questioned, the response was, "It's a recession hence prices go up." I couldn't be bothered to argue as he was a salesman not an economist.
2) The local chip shop has increased their prices by about 5%. Given that they didn't decrease their prices as we went into the recession...
3) Let's not mention petrol prices, shall we!
Personally, I've lowered my prices to attract new customers. Maybe I should be raising them "because unemployment figures are stagnating".
1) The AA increased the price of my premium last year. When questioned, the response was, "It's a recession hence prices go up." I couldn't be bothered to argue as he was a salesman not an economist.
2) The local chip shop has increased their prices by about 5%. Given that they didn't decrease their prices as we went into the recession...
3) Let's not mention petrol prices, shall we!
Personally, I've lowered my prices to attract new customers. Maybe I should be raising them "because unemployment figures are stagnating".
Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 February 22:38
That's the problem. Once we're out of the recession, prices will go up because we're NOT in a recession. I suppose the point I'm trying to make is that the public irritatingly blame bankers when they are just as self-centred and greedy. (I'm a therapist, before you ask.)
As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 February 22:50
If everyone in the UK got hold of their politicians/corporate nadgers and started to really squease…Let’s face it most of the UK populous are complete walk overs so until they finally either die or kick up a fuss, they are going to kicked in the face…wake up or take it.
I've lost respect for the majority of people in the UK they seem to be some kind of retarded sheep.
I've lost respect for the majority of people in the UK they seem to be some kind of retarded sheep.
ShadownINja said:
That's the problem. Once we're out of the recession, prices will go up because we're NOT in a recession. I suppose the point I'm trying to make is that the public irritatingly blame bankers when they are just as self-centred and greedy. (I'm a therapist, before you ask.)
As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
No it wasn't. If it was like the wheat market it would've gone from 75p to £1.80 and back down to 60p before settling around £1.00.As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 February 22:50
Linky. Sorry, it's the best I can do.
bitwrx said:
ShadownINja said:
That's the problem. Once we're out of the recession, prices will go up because we're NOT in a recession. I suppose the point I'm trying to make is that the public irritatingly blame bankers when they are just as self-centred and greedy. (I'm a therapist, before you ask.)
As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
No it wasn't. If it was like the wheat market it would've gone from 75p to £1.80 and back down to 60p before settling around £1.00.As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 February 22:50
Linky. Sorry, it's the best I can do.
ShadownINja said:
"Recently", I've noticed increases in prices:
1) The AA increased the price of my premium last year. When questioned, the response was, "It's a recession hence prices go up." I couldn't be bothered to argue as he was a salesman not an economist.
2) The local chip shop has increased their prices by about 5%. Given that they didn't decrease their prices as we went into the recession...
3) Let's not mention petrol prices, shall we!
Personally, I've lowered my prices to attract new customers. Maybe I should be raising them "because unemployment figures are stagnating".
Potatoes (and veg prices in general) have gone up because of a poor harvest therefore chips go up. 1) The AA increased the price of my premium last year. When questioned, the response was, "It's a recession hence prices go up." I couldn't be bothered to argue as he was a salesman not an economist.
2) The local chip shop has increased their prices by about 5%. Given that they didn't decrease their prices as we went into the recession...
3) Let's not mention petrol prices, shall we!
Personally, I've lowered my prices to attract new customers. Maybe I should be raising them "because unemployment figures are stagnating".
Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 February 22:38
Petrol is going up because oil prices have increased due to the emerging market economic recovery (albeit the differential between wholesale prices, and forecourt prices has increased markedly)
The AA are robbing
s. HTH
Rocksteadyeddie said:
ShadownINja said:
"Recently", I've noticed increases in prices:
1) The AA increased the price of my premium last year. When questioned, the response was, "It's a recession hence prices go up." I couldn't be bothered to argue as he was a salesman not an economist.
2) The local chip shop has increased their prices by about 5%. Given that they didn't decrease their prices as we went into the recession...
3) Let's not mention petrol prices, shall we!
Personally, I've lowered my prices to attract new customers. Maybe I should be raising them "because unemployment figures are stagnating".
Potatoes (and veg prices in general) have gone up because of a poor harvest therefore chips go up. 1) The AA increased the price of my premium last year. When questioned, the response was, "It's a recession hence prices go up." I couldn't be bothered to argue as he was a salesman not an economist.
2) The local chip shop has increased their prices by about 5%. Given that they didn't decrease their prices as we went into the recession...
3) Let's not mention petrol prices, shall we!
Personally, I've lowered my prices to attract new customers. Maybe I should be raising them "because unemployment figures are stagnating".
Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 February 22:38
Petrol is going up because oil prices have increased due to the emerging market economic recovery (albeit the differential between wholesale prices, and forecourt prices has increased markedly)
The AA are robbing
s. HTH
Thing is, I don't buy the oil price rise. Have you seen oil futures charts? They've been up and down like a school girl on prom night yet forecourt prices dropped maybe 5p max in the last 2 years. Even taking into account the GBP/USD rate change, I still can't believe forecourt prices have not fluctuated more.Edited by ShadownINja on Wednesday 24th February 15:37
ShadownINja said:
That's the problem. Once we're out of the recession, prices will go up because we're NOT in a recession. I suppose the point I'm trying to make is that the public irritatingly blame bankers when they are just as self-centred and greedy. (I'm a therapist, before you ask.)
As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
And lord only knows what's going on with the Tuna! Up and down like a YoYo.As an aside, I noticed the price of Krackawheat in Tesco varied from about 75p to 98p over the last two years. It was like watching the wheat futures price change in slow motion.
Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 February 22:50
ProfessorPeach said:
Jimboka said:
Why label bankers as greedy?. You have to pay top wages/bonusses to attract the best talent. I say good luck to them..
They are greedy.And so am I.
And so are most people.
The people bleating on about it are greedy too.
The difference is that they are stupid.
Jimboka said:
Why label bankers as greedy?. You have to pay top wages/bonusses to attract the best talent. I say good luck to them..
It was greed and excessive bonuses that turned the last lot of 'talent' into money grabbing wes who were happy to line their own pockets at the expense of bringing the economy very nearly to it's knees.anonymous said:
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Yep!!Whilst we haven't actually had wages reduced we have had to lay people off.
But we also haven't had any pay rise for 3 years. So with the cost of living having risen we have effectively had a pay cut. Plus every 6 months we are reminded how lucky we are to have a job!!!
What really took the piss though was a recent 'gee-up' email from the new UK MD, where he told us all that none of the higher management team would be taking a pay rise this year!!!!
TWAT!!!!!
bazking69 said:
Jimboka said:
Why label bankers as greedy?. You have to pay top wages/bonusses to attract the best talent. I say good luck to them..
It was greed and excessive bonuses that turned the last lot of 'talent' into money grabbing wes who were happy to line their own pockets at the expense of bringing the economy very nearly to it's knees.sleep envy said:
bazking69 said:
Jimboka said:
Why label bankers as greedy?. You have to pay top wages/bonusses to attract the best talent. I say good luck to them..
It was greed and excessive bonuses that turned the last lot of 'talent' into money grabbing wes who were happy to line their own pockets at the expense of bringing the economy very nearly to it's knees.Trust me its easier
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