Homeless bike mechanic recovering from cancer helps out London cyclists

Valbrona wrote:

I am not aware of any conflict in Guyana which would have easily put him in the 'asylum' category. Perhaps he came as an unaccompanied child migrant. Perhaps he came as an illegal.

... he's cost the NHS a packet.

Why don't you bleeding-heart liberals invite him to come and live in your middle-class gaff?

Which calamity resulted in you being a UK resident, then?

Valbrona wrote:

I am not aware of any conflict in Guyana which would have easily put him in the 'asylum' category. Perhaps he came as an unaccompanied child migrant. Perhaps he came as an illegal.

... he's cost the NHS a packet.

Why don't you bleeding-heart liberals invite him to come and live in your middle-class gaff?

You're an awful human being. He's been paying his tax whilst at halfords. Hope you enjoy your Brexit...

Valbrona wrote:

I am not aware of any conflict in Guyana which would have easily put him in the 'asylum' category. Perhaps he came as an unaccompanied child migrant. Perhaps he came as an illegal.

... he's cost the NHS a packet.

Why don't you bleeding-heart liberals invite him to come and live in your middle-class gaff?

Not even a troll, just a prick. What if it did cost the NHS a packet? He was working, he was paying tax.

You are putting a few quid over the well being of another person, I think your priorities are so out of line. I'd give you some sympathy, but I can't afford it.

Valbrona wrote:

I am not aware of any conflict in Guyana which would have easily put him in the 'asylum' category. Perhaps he came as an unaccompanied child migrant. Perhaps he came as an illegal.

... he's cost the NHS a packet.

Why don't you bleeding-heart liberals invite him to come and live in your middle-class gaff?

Do you work in the Halfords PR department? Nobody likes you, you must remember from being at school. You’re quite clearly an idiot, and getting people calling you out as a twat probably feeds whatever moronic urge it is that makes you spout hateful nonsense like your comments above. But whatever, it’s good to see the high ratio of normal people to  fuckwits like yourself.

Now I’m sure you’re mums making your tea, so eat your beans and shave your head.

Also not letting people die isn’t a liberal thing, it’s a human thing, it’s what you are supposed to do as a society.

Valbrona wrote:

I am not aware of any conflict in Guyana which would have easily put him in the 'asylum' category. Perhaps he came as an unaccompanied child migrant. Perhaps he came as an illegal.

... he's cost the NHS a packet.

Why don't you bleeding-heart liberals invite him to come and live in your middle-class gaff?

"My country is at war" isn't the only criterion for claiming asylum, I think. There are all sorts of other criteria for claiming it isn't safe for you to go back (religious, cultural, &c).

It doesn't even say anywhere that he was an asylum seeker- people can just move for better or different opportunities, you know  (like you came out from under the bridge to seek the sunlight )

Ultimately, the guy was working, paying taxes, clearly had the right paperwork or else Halfords would not have been employing him, so I honestly don't have a problem with him using the NHS. 

Valbrona wrote:

I am not aware of any conflict in Guyana which would have easily put him in the 'asylum' category. Perhaps he came as an unaccompanied child migrant. Perhaps he came as an illegal.

... he's cost the NHS a packet.

Why don't you bleeding-heart liberals invite him to come and live in your middle-class gaff?

Let's face it you are just another racist, probably brexiteering scumbag who is trolling for attention. Well done you've got it.

Guayna was a British Commonwealth Country that gained independance in 1966. People born up until the early 1970's were entitled to live in the Mother Country; that's also know as the UK you pig ignorant  louse. 

Legin wrote:

Valbrona wrote:

I am not aware of any conflict in Guyana which would have easily put him in the 'asylum' category. Perhaps he came as an unaccompanied child migrant. Perhaps he came as an illegal.

... he's cost the NHS a packet.

Why don't you bleeding-heart liberals invite him to come and live in your middle-class gaff?

 

Let's face it you are just another racist, probably brexiteering scumbag who is trolling for attention. Well done you've got it.

Guayna was a British Commonwealth Country that gained independance in 1966. People born up until the early 1970's were entitled to live in the Mother Country; that's also know as the UK you pig ignorant  louse. 

Racists never have their facts straight.

Rapha Nadal wrote:

If you are off on very long term sick then it may come down to a firm letting you go.  I know somebody who was suffering from anorexia and off on long term absence - she lost her job.

It's not a Halford's exclusive but it does indeed raise the question about a firm's moral compass and the general attitude towards staff.

You are correct and the state of the NHS is exacerbating the situation. Most employers will only pay sick pay for a number of months, indeed statutory sick pay only lasts 28 weeks. I was faced with a potentially similar position to this gent being unable to work whilst waiting for spinal surgery, waiting time for urgent surgery 18 months.

The lengths that I had to go to through to get surgery brought forward involving the media were unacceptable and even with this it took 10 months for surgery. In other parts of the UK the wait for similar surgery is 3 years! The moral compass is the NHS funding.

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

That's harsh.  He's a middle-aged guy trying to put his life back together. He's not begging: he's trying to earn a living.  I'll be taking my Brompton to him on Monday.  You may not live in London, I don't know, but I haven't met many British cycling mechs in my 25 years here... as an economic migrant from Yorkshire

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

If there is a shortage of those willing to do the job might it be explained by the fact that if they become seriously ill they could lose their job and home?

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

Someone born in the U.K?  

So what’s the difference of someone born here or someone legally moved here and achieved citizenship paying tax?

I’d rather give him money than some of the useless spotty shop assistants in some cycle shops born here or not.

Halfords - you’ve lost the £1000’s I spend at your stores.

Boycott!

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

I think you need to ask why the native population aren't doing these jobs rather than why immigrants are. I'm pretty sure Halfords isn't some SJW employer like the local gourmet coffee shop or whatever.

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

Which job is that then?

The story implies that Halfords basically sacked him for cancer.

Then it tells of a helpful homeless guy who is making a bit of money through helping out at a public bike stand.

Nowhere does it say he jumped any queue for a job.

I'm aware that I've bitten, but whether you believe what you write, or are writing it to troll, you really are a pathetic piece of shit.

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. 

why?

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

Jesus, you're a soulless fuck aren't you. Small minded schmohawk.

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

Obviously there weren't any decent ones around who wanted the position when this gent applied, was interviewed then got the job.

Someone in the UK? What a shoddy and incredibly ignorant thing to say.

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

REALLY??!
Why can't some people understand that people are just people. Doesn't matter where they were born, what language they speak, what colour their skin, what strange customs they have. Inside they're just people like you or me. If you actually spent time getting to know some of these "foreigners" you'd understand this. There are lazy/criminal/generally unpleasant people from all places including here. Just cause you have heard of some nasty ones from other countries doesn't make people from other countries a lower form of human who should go to the back of every queue. And how local do you want to take things? Or how much like you do people have to be to "deserve" anything? Born in same country? Same county? Same town? Same road? Same house? Your immediate family? Or perhaps there's just one guy in the world that deserves a job?

Valbrona wrote:

Surely someone born in the UK should be first in the line for a job as a cycle mechanic. I am not aware of any skills shortage in the field of cycle mechanics.

I've got to hand it to you, I'm not sure if this is trolling or you're just a twat?

Going by the frequency you post up such tripe I guess you qualify for both labels.