A bit council (Vol 3)
Discussion
My apologies for my poor English Literacy. It was one of my 6 A levels, but who thought that when writing on the internet that it would matter.
Anyway, the tale, as all of my tales is exactly that, no elaboration. For some reason as a caring sharing company with too much money to burn, we make up food parcels for our tenants who advise they are on hard times.
3 bags of food were taken to a tnt, who rejected them as not being up to her standard. As the officer said, I could have shoved them up her bum, the ungrateful b***h. (The officer herself being a single mother and finding it hard to make ends meet- saying she'd have gratefully had it herself).
To add to this, apparently another tnt rejected a food parcel recently, because we had included Kellogg's Crunchy nut cornflakes. Seemingly he had an nut allergy (that we didn't know about). So instead of declining just the cereal, he told the officer where to stick it as "she was trying to kill him".
My estate services staff (think caretakers in blocks of flats) told me that it must have been a bumper year for plasma TV sales. They've never seen so many 55" + TV cardboard boxes in the binstores this year, compared to other years.
Roll on Universal Credit and the concept of people having to find work, or consider working for a living, is what I say. Imagine that: the free money train ending.
Anyway, the tale, as all of my tales is exactly that, no elaboration. For some reason as a caring sharing company with too much money to burn, we make up food parcels for our tenants who advise they are on hard times.
3 bags of food were taken to a tnt, who rejected them as not being up to her standard. As the officer said, I could have shoved them up her bum, the ungrateful b***h. (The officer herself being a single mother and finding it hard to make ends meet- saying she'd have gratefully had it herself).
To add to this, apparently another tnt rejected a food parcel recently, because we had included Kellogg's Crunchy nut cornflakes. Seemingly he had an nut allergy (that we didn't know about). So instead of declining just the cereal, he told the officer where to stick it as "she was trying to kill him".
My estate services staff (think caretakers in blocks of flats) told me that it must have been a bumper year for plasma TV sales. They've never seen so many 55" + TV cardboard boxes in the binstores this year, compared to other years.
Roll on Universal Credit and the concept of people having to find work, or consider working for a living, is what I say. Imagine that: the free money train ending.
langtounlad said:
Serious question, do you believe that the introduction of the Universal Credit will amend tenant behaviour in the way that you have just described?
If so, then that is a good outcome, unless you are selling cheap big screen TV's.
Any changes have to adjust behaviour... but things are likely to get worse instead of better. If things get harder, chances are petty crime will increase, B&E, muggings, shoplifting.If so, then that is a good outcome, unless you are selling cheap big screen TV's.
If someone is that dedicated to not working, they'll choose the next easiest option which usually is stealing. Fortunately these people are extremely rare so their cost in welfare is less than the cost of dealing with petty crime.
UC is a good idea on paper, but has been implemented terribly.
I firmly believe everyone is good. Everyone wants to do well for themselves and their family. Live a decent life.
most people, irrespective of tenure etc really are decent. All social housing is, is a safety net, that of course is much needed. we're a rich country, of course the most needy should live in a decent safe warm home.
The entertaining bit and I guess this thread is that no matter what 5%, 10% will push the system to their own advantage. It's human nature.
Universal credit will be a nightmare for most, because they'll have to budget, in arrears, month to month and continuously update their circumstances. they'll have to pay bills themselves (imagine that!)
for those fit to work, they'll need to demonstrate they're looking for work, 35 hrs a week. I doubt I could demonstrate 35 hrs a week, job hunting, if I needed to do.
Added to this (ironically) people's literacy is now so bad, they're probably incapable of doing the admin side. I'll give you an example- I can recall old housing file records back to the 40's/50's/60's. people could write a letter, express a statement, all written beautifully and mostly correctly.
these days, you never ever see any communication from our customer base that is barely legible. they write in text speak. you should see our customer facebook feed- it's complete garbage.
But I firmly believe good affordable social housing should exist in society. The right to buy of social housing should be removed. Not everyone is fortunate to have a good start in life and I'm all for a level playing field being created.
most people, irrespective of tenure etc really are decent. All social housing is, is a safety net, that of course is much needed. we're a rich country, of course the most needy should live in a decent safe warm home.
The entertaining bit and I guess this thread is that no matter what 5%, 10% will push the system to their own advantage. It's human nature.
Universal credit will be a nightmare for most, because they'll have to budget, in arrears, month to month and continuously update their circumstances. they'll have to pay bills themselves (imagine that!)
for those fit to work, they'll need to demonstrate they're looking for work, 35 hrs a week. I doubt I could demonstrate 35 hrs a week, job hunting, if I needed to do.
Added to this (ironically) people's literacy is now so bad, they're probably incapable of doing the admin side. I'll give you an example- I can recall old housing file records back to the 40's/50's/60's. people could write a letter, express a statement, all written beautifully and mostly correctly.
these days, you never ever see any communication from our customer base that is barely legible. they write in text speak. you should see our customer facebook feed- it's complete garbage.
But I firmly believe good affordable social housing should exist in society. The right to buy of social housing should be removed. Not everyone is fortunate to have a good start in life and I'm all for a level playing field being created.
let's get things back on track:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
austinsmirk said:
let's get things back on track:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
Why did I click on that link, there should have been some kind of warning. I'm _not_ going to look up bariatic rehabilitation.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
austinsmirk said:
let's get things back on track:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
Holy mother of god, what have I just seen? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
Never you mind said:
austinsmirk said:
let's get things back on track:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
Holy mother of god, what have I just seen? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
Jesus wept.
austinsmirk said:
let's get things back on track:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
I suppose if Blue Whales can manage it then they can!http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
Although I cant possibly imagine HOW (nor do I want to)
austinsmirk said:
let's get things back on track:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
That's one of the most disturbing set of piccies I have ever seen.. And as my lust for a certain group of left of centre female MP's is well documented it's fair to say I am pretty disturbed generally.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5258083/...
took me some time to work out whether these were two females or a male and a female. All horrific whichever way you look at it.
in the fifth picture down I thought it was one aimed at chocolate starfish aficionado's with the recipient looking to her left. I then realised after much study that it wasn't actually her arse in the picture.
Like I said it's disturbing stuff. I hope to have a full gallery of pics from the web soon.
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