Mick, at 00:35 on Apr 28 1996, you wrote ...

DD>> I would suggest that quite a proportion have never 
DD>> contributed to the "system", or have contributed very 
DD>> little. 

MH> Many of those who have 'never contributed' are in that 
MH> position because they have NEVER been given the oportunity, 
MH> why empoly someone whose ONLY advantage is that they are a 
MH> little cheaper when you can choose from hundreds, some of 
MH> whom may even have a little experience. Leaving LARGE numbers 
MH> out in the cold through no fault of their own. I thought I 
MH> was doing it tough when I dropped out of school and had to 
MH> choose between three jobs. I wouldn't change places for 
MH> quids.

Dropped out of school?  That would certainly help future job prospects. 
Perhaps some of the unemployed should consider moving to areas of higher
opportunity instead of winging about the lack of prospects for brain
surgeons at Ooodnadatta.

David
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