fredag 8. oktober 2010


Today's cartoon by Andy Davey from The Sun relates to a government report that says public sector workers should work longer and pay more before claiming their pension.Read more >>
The cartoon shows old people queueing at a future Jobs & Pensions Centre (these don't exist at the present time). The pensions clerk tells Mr Grimley, who is 83 and walks with a zimmer frame, that he's too young for a pension and has to join the 'Jobs' queue.
If you're a student, don't laugh too hard—this may be closer to the truth than you think!
PRONUNCIATION
The word 'queue' is pronounced exactly like the letter 'q'.

8 kommentarer:

  1. I remember long ago, I took a finance course in college. They asked at what age did I plan on retiring. They all laughed when I said 45 :\

    SvarSlett
  2. i wish i had all the social security i have paid in the last 15 years back - i know i will never see it again when i am old

    SvarSlett