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So many dreams for our youngsters dashed.

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Alegrias1 Thu 05-Aug-21 09:28:29

The first two responses to a thread seeking to discuss the impact that Brexit will have on the job opportunities for our younger generations were basically, "don't worry, there's no problem".

Kali didn't mention the English language. My DH works part time in tourism, speaks 3 languages. Don't really see how that's relevant, though.

Ellianne Thu 05-Aug-21 09:21:38

Alegrias1

It'll all be fine Kali2, after all we speak English, what could possibly go wrong? We're British don't you know?

In that overused phrase, I despair sad

I despair too Alegrias. Have you ever worked as a pilot where English is actually the main language, or in tourism where Englush leads the way? Look at the start of Kali's thread and my response. It is nothing about nationality, but about language. Picking a fight isn't always necessary. You should know I don't do politics, much as that phrase upsets.

Alegrias1 Thu 05-Aug-21 09:17:20

It'll all be fine Kali2, after all we speak English, what could possibly go wrong? We're British don't you know?

In that overused phrase, I despair sad

Ellianne Thu 05-Aug-21 09:14:28

With English as their first language I can't see the job world shrinking for our youngsters.
Antonia is right, my son works alongside EDF engineering projects in the UK.

Antonia Thu 05-Aug-21 09:10:12

It will be a problem for some young people, but there are many job opportunities in the UK. Maybe the EU countries aren't keen to employ British youngsters, after Brexit.
Climate change is a different story and will probably affect them all.

Kali2 Thu 05-Aug-21 08:45:49

Already a huge problem for all those wanting to work in European resorts, be it in the leisure, sport or tourism of any form - and ski/snowboard instructors, sailing, surfing, etc. as 'equivalence' only applies to EU and Switzerland. Now those who aspire to be pilots, face the same problem as post-Brexit exclusion frustrates UK pilots as carriers seek EASA-licensed crews.

The Ski Operators are now advertising for staff in all their resorts, requiring an EU passport for all staff, from cleaners, to reps and instructors.

How sad that opportunities for our grand-children are being dashed like this - at the time where they lives are being so restricted in other ways due to Covid, and they also face the worries of climate change.