If this thread teaches us one thing, it's the value of a qualification in leisure and tourism.

Remember kids, only stay in school if you can find something remotely useful to do while you're there. Otherwise, say yes to drugs.

My chips came with the article wrapped round them today.

Fantastic.

I'm sorry Damo but seriousley, your skint but you can spend tax payers money on getting mortalled?! christ alive

There's jobs around, it almost seems you dont actually want to work

No almost about it

So the podcast thing fell apart? Perhaps prospective employers were bizarrely not interested in seeing kids displaying 'skills' such as skateboarding. How utterly short-sighted of them.

Like I say, due to Damos allowance, I probably don't get much more than him every month.
He's not used to work, and if he's leading a comfortable enough life to match his ambitions, then no wonder he's not that fussed in getting work.

I once told him where there was a job and the reply was "I'll let work come to me now, I'm sick of applying". I know he's a wind up merchant and not everything he says on here is his true opinion, however we can only go on what we hear from him on here, and spending 60quid of taxpayers money on alcohol is outrageous. He his a nice enough lad is Damo, but I don't know who is advising him to not get any job. any job is better than no job, surely?
As for Damo having the last laugh, how does he work that one out?

I have no doubt that if Damo did a months work, he would be thinking "why didn't I find work earlier". I felt it absolutely soul destroying, just when I did 12/14 hours, so god knows what's it like been on the dole. Beyond all this internet persona, Damo must be feeling down with the employment situation, however he has to realise there is no perfect job to just walk into.


P.s Damo, if you are reading this. I have done 45hours each week this month in 2 jobs, so I can pay you the 20quid the taxpayer gave you to give to me this month. Just let me know where you want me to meet you.

Bingo.

It's all a matter of perspective vs priority.

If you are happy with your 'Job Seekers Allowance' (there has to be some irony in the name the DWP chose with that one) and feel that it is enough to fulfil your priorities then why bother finding a job? If someone is providing you with a roof over your head, free food and utilities, getting your laundry and cleaning done for you... then great. If someone else is providing you with 'free' money and all you want to do is p[sizei[/sizess it up on a weekend then I guess you're sorted.

Personally I'd prefer to more out of life. My own house, a car, holidays, a decent wardrobe, provisions for my future, a nice motorbike, etc. - which is why I have a job.

Those of us that do work Damo, our taxes are paying for your comfortable allowance.

So whether the posts back are negative or not, tough 5h1t, we have a right to.

Whilst Damo's original article is essentially full of self pity, there are some valid threads in there that merit discussion. Firstly, why is it that Damo can apply for hundreds of jobs and not get any? Taking that at face values, is it a case of you applying for jobs you are not qualified to do, and there by you are wasting your time? What proportion of these applications resulted in interviews? Some times a bit of help with the whole job application process can yield good results. I always assumed that this was what the Job Centre was supposed to do. I also sympathise with Damo's condition. I know a couple of people with Aspergus and it mkaes a hell of a lot of things that people take for granted difficult. If Damo is getting interviews it wouldn't surprise me that the interviewers are unable to see beyond that.

Another interesting theme is that unfortunately its not always the case that any job is better than no job. no governments in recent times has been able to get the balance of benefits for people out of work right with getting people back into work. I have never been unfortunate enough to be out of work. I was lucky to be born with a decent brain in my head, and worked hard at school & university which set me up for a good career. Not everyone else is as lucky as that. However, if I got £100 a week for doing nothing, or had to clean toilets for £6ph for 15 hours a week, and end up with similar money then I can see why people wouldn't bother.

In terms of there not being jobs, I just don't think thats true. There may not be many jobs, they may not be ones that you want to do, but that is the way of the world. Not everything in life is rosy or indeed fair.

In terms of what Damo spends his money on. Thats none of my business. Its his money no matter where it comes from, so he can do what he wants.

Finally, I don't mind that Damo don't have a job, or whether he is trying to find one or not, they are the rules, and its his entitlement as a member of this country. What I do dislike is the regularlarity with which this topic comes up. I know I don't have to read, or even contribute, but it like touching an electric fence. You know its not a good idea, but you still do it

Damo, you can find a job. Get some help with your cv. Sugar coat it and dress it up. Do volunteer work. Got to www.do-it.org.uk/. This will help immensly with your cv and will look good to potential employers. It will also fill spare time, help you meet new people possibly some in the same situation and improve self esteem. Then, if you start applying for realistic jobs, you will find a job within a few months. I've given you the best advice I can, if you don't take it, it's your life.

Damo, you can find a job. Get some help with your cv. Sugar coat it and dress it up. Do volunteer work. Got to www.do-it.org.uk/. This will help immensly with your cv and will look good to potential employers. It will also fill spare time, help you meet new people possibly some in the same situation and improve self esteem. Then, if you start applying for realistic jobs, you will find a job within a few months. I've given you the best advice I can, if you don't take it, it's your life.

Posting about your VERY Personal Life was mistake Number One

Damo Rent Boy?

Has a nice ring to it.