Hello. I know that I seem to be writing a lot, but I’ve been reading a lot today… and reading has upset me.
The first article just pissed me off. Of course I feel sorry for people who didn’t full appreciate that the exit fees for fixed interest rates would rise, but really, how can you cry foul because of a drop in interest rates isn’t past on if you have a fixed rate. I couldn’t believe how people felt they were being cheated by the banks because the RBA brought down the interest rate. It just shows that you need to read the fine print.
The second article is interesting, given that this is what I would consider to be a ‘non uni student’ view of student life, from someone who would have been to uni at a time when uni was free. Let me qualify my opinion by saying that I had a delightful time when I was studying, where I was at home making a fair bit of money. But my experience is indicative of those that Gittens targets – middle classed who graduated to a decent salary. I know thought that my experience was not universal, that there were lots of people who had a very difficult time making ends meet, living away from home etc. You can’t stereotype the student body like he has done. I think my experience now, of working full time and studying, is a little more difficult (well playing rugby made it a bit harder on top as well) as I can see how you need to juggle everything (and I make more money now, which make life easier than other students).
Still, interesting… Well the second one, not so much the first
The first article just pissed me off. Of course I feel sorry for people who didn’t full appreciate that the exit fees for fixed interest rates would rise, but really, how can you cry foul because of a drop in interest rates isn’t past on if you have a fixed rate. I couldn’t believe how people felt they were being cheated by the banks because the RBA brought down the interest rate. It just shows that you need to read the fine print.
The second article is interesting, given that this is what I would consider to be a ‘non uni student’ view of student life, from someone who would have been to uni at a time when uni was free. Let me qualify my opinion by saying that I had a delightful time when I was studying, where I was at home making a fair bit of money. But my experience is indicative of those that Gittens targets – middle classed who graduated to a decent salary. I know thought that my experience was not universal, that there were lots of people who had a very difficult time making ends meet, living away from home etc. You can’t stereotype the student body like he has done. I think my experience now, of working full time and studying, is a little more difficult (well playing rugby made it a bit harder on top as well) as I can see how you need to juggle everything (and I make more money now, which make life easier than other students).
Still, interesting… Well the second one, not so much the first
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