They can't read, can't write and think the world owes them a living

[Liffrea]

Tesco director's damning verdict on Britain's school-leavers

Growing numbers of British school-leavers have 'attitude problems' and believe the world 'owes them a living', a Tesco boss warned today.

Youngsters too often turn up late for work and interviews and fail to see the importance of dressing neatly and working with others, said Lucy Neville-Rolfe, director of corporate and legal affairs.

Many also struggle with basic maths and English as exams become easier and schools fail to properly enforce discipline.


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[The Ripper]

There is something soothing in the developing apocalypse of Europe. Nothing matters, all is lost, just enjoy the ride.

[Beorn]

Growing numbers of British school-leavers have 'attitude problems' and believe the world 'owes them a living', a Tesco boss warned today.

Youngsters too often turn up late for work and interviews and fail to see the importance of dressing neatly and working with others, said Lucy Neville-Rolfe, director of corporate and legal affairs.So basically they are acting like all teenagers then? :rolleyes:

With modern education telling us all we can be astronauts and the next Prime Minister of Britainland, or, and I'm sure this is the one they all want; they will become a football player and have WAGS galore on their arms.

Reality is a shitty job at Tescos. GIve the kids a while to adapt. They soon come out into a good, industrious work ethic.
Many also struggle with basic maths and English as exams become easier and schools fail to properly enforce discipline.

That is a concern. A problem which should have been eradicated when a certain politician was famously stating his prority was 'education, education, education'.