Monthly Archives: March 2009

G20: Don’t Blame it on the Suits

Posted on March 31, 2009 by piperterrett

I’ve been reading about the security preparations for the G20 summit this week and I can’t help but be filled with a sense of unease, despite the peaceful protests in London over the weekend. Perhaps it’s silly of me. After … Continue reading →

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Jobseeker’s Challenge: Two weeks on

Posted on March 27, 2009 by piperterrett

Thanks for all your suggestions this week on the Jobseeker’s Allowance and how much you think it should be, as well as your ideas for improving the Job Centre system and training schemes. You raised many interesting points which I’ve … Continue reading →

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Jobseeker’s Challenge: The Jobseeker Strikes Back!

Posted on March 24, 2009 by piperterrett

Thanks very much for all your comments on ‘Mr Bank vs Mr Jobless’ – my blog entry on how unfair it is that the banks get billions in bailouts, yet if you’ve lost your job through no fault of your … Continue reading →

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Jobseeker’s Challenge: Mr Bank vs Mr Jobless

Posted on March 20, 2009 by piperterrett

I’m sitting here feeling a bit confused. Perhaps you can help me work this through. Now, surely nobody can disagree that we’re facing tough times and, from your comments, many people out there have lost their jobs and are struggling … Continue reading →

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Is Job Seeking Good for the Soul?

Posted on March 17, 2009 by piperterrett

Last month the Bishop of London suggested redundancy isn’t always a bad thing, and that it could in fact be good for the soul. He argued that the ‘crackberry culture’ of people in the City was unhealthy and that getting … Continue reading →

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Frugal Jobseeker’s Challenge

Posted on March 13, 2009 by piperterrett

Let’s face it – redundancy is the elephant in the room right now. I don’t like to be so depressing, but many of us are worried about losing our jobs, if it hasn’t already happened. It’s a grim fact of … Continue reading →

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How Honest Are You in the Credit Crunch?

Posted on March 10, 2009 by piperterrett

I got talking with a friend recently about honesty in the credit crunch – whether people are willing to help each other out and return cash that they’ve found etc. or if they’re more likely to be pilfering items from … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting | 37 Comments

My first attempt at ethical shopping

Posted on March 5, 2009 by piperterrett

I ventured out on my first ethical shopping trip with trepidation. Would I comply with my own rules or would I fall at the first hurdle? At least I remembered to take my own bags. As my rule was to … Continue reading →

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Do Ethics and the Frugal Life Mix?

Posted on March 2, 2009 by piperterrett

We’re halfway through Fairtrade fortnight, which has got me thinking about ethical shopping in general. Before the downturn, buying Fairtrade, organic or environmentally friendly produce was all the rage. Green was the new black. But it’s funny how having fewer … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and drink | 6 Comments