Frederick Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Having seen on the news Greek people talk of "Going Abroad " to escape the forthcoming job , benefit , and pensions cuts demanded to get the bail out payment ... Where is likely to be "abroad " for Greeks seeking a better way of life ? ... There are lots in Australia will it be there ?... Or like the Poles who moved in huge numbers to seek more money than they got at home are they likely to spread out through the EU seeking work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Lewisham or Barking [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 According to a recent TV feature, Germany is a choice destination.For those who stay in Greece, there is a drive to returning to the land...http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/world/europe/amid-economic-strife-greeks-look-to-farming-past.html?pagewanted=all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Well they don't need to now they have the bailout money.It is a slow day in a damp little Greek town.The rain is beating down and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit.On this particular day, a rich German tourist is driving through the town,stops at the local hotel and lays a 100 Euro note on the desk, telling the hotel owner he wants to inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one to spend the night. The owner gives him some keys and, as soon as the visitor has walked upstairs, the hotelier grabs the 100 Euro note and runs next door to pay his debt to the butcher.The butcher takes the 100 Euro note and runs down the street to repay his debt to the pig farmer.The pig farmer takes the 100 Euro note and heads off to pay his bill at the supplier of feed and fuel.The guy at the Farmers' Co-op takes the 100 Euro note and runs to pay his drinks bill at the pub.The publican slips the money along to the local prostitute drinking at the bar who has also been facing hard times and has had to offer him 'services' on credit.The hooker then rushes to the hotel and pays off her room bill to the hotel owner with the 100 Euro note.The hotel proprietor then places the 100 Euro note back on the counter so the rich traveller will not suspect anything.At that moment the traveller comes down the stairs, picks up the 100 Euro Note, states that the rooms are not satisfactory, pockets the money, and leaves town. No-one produced anything. No-one earned anything. However, the whole town is now out of debt and looking to the future with a lot more optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 The old, old ones are the best [:)] [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Except the Hotel owner who is 100 Euro out of pocket:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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