scothunter 12,609 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) ok just had a lad at the door asking if i was interested in helping cancer research.aye here you go mate theres a fiver i said. "oh we cant accept money"he says.however if you set up a direct debit that will be great.erm dont think so mate.im not that charitable.oh ok he says,hey any chance i could tap a fag of you lol aye great advert for cancer research eh lol Edited July 18, 2011 by scothunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,272 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 ok just had a lad at the door asking if i was interested in helping cancer research.aye here you go mate theres a fiver i said. "oh we cant accept money"he says.however if you set up a direct debit that will be great.erm dont think so mate.im not that charitable.oh ok he says,hey any chance i could tap a fag of you lol aye great advert for cancer research eh lol lol............... joking apart my missus gives thru the direct debit route..dont mind really..... cos cancers rife in my family,,and i know he,ll come knocking one of these days.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,578 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I give Debit,lost someone to it a long time ago,its only a couple of quid a month,some people spend that on a pint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Haha, i did exactly the same job as that for a grand total of 3 days before deciding it really wasnt a healthy job to be doing. Knocking on doors asking for charity in estates that you just dont knock on some buggers door is just welcoming a kicking! We genuinely werent allowd to take cash donations, monthly donations allow the charitys to budget long term and employ the right research staff. It makes sense and isnt just a blag to rob ya, but equally I think all these charity collection companys are fecking corrupt and do the charitys out of far more than is charitable! At the time I NEEDED the cash so gave it a try! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) goin through it now with my mum what a shocker --- macmillan have been fantastic and a worthy cause to chuck a few quid at imo like makem says the cost of a pint .. Edited July 18, 2011 by the_stig 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 now you got me feeling bad lol.i remember the days you just put cash in a tin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,217 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Biggest problem i got is the folk being so nice working for said charity. . . signing you up to pay 5 quid a month, when they are earning 7-8 quid an hour for doing it. They work for 8 hours, and get 2 sign ups. . . . so thats taking 60 quid from the charity but earning them 10 quid a month? Where is the logic in that!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Biggest problem i got is the folk being so nice working for said charity. . . signing you up to pay 5 quid a month, when they are earning 7-8 quid an hour for doing it. They work for 8 hours, and get 2 sign ups. . . . so thats taking 60 quid from the charity but earning them 10 quid a month? Where is the logic in that!!!! i would`nt do anything from door to door sales ...but i will look into donating in someway ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,910 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Biggest problem i got is the folk being so nice working for said charity. . . signing you up to pay 5 quid a month, when they are earning 7-8 quid an hour for doing it. They work for 8 hours, and get 2 sign ups. . . . so thats taking 60 quid from the charity but earning them 10 quid a month? Where is the logic in that!!!! The charity collection firm i worked for payed a hourly rate that was just above min wage but you also got payed on commission for sign ups. Some of the best collectors were comming away with a seriously good wage for what was only part time work! The management in the company were doing pretty well for doing what looked like f**k all work. The reckoned statistically the average donar will give about 200 quid in total so there is obviously a minimum number of sign ups neccessary for a collector to be pulling his weight. Anyone wanting to donate would be far better going direct to the charity and cutting out the robbing collection companys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,217 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Biggest problem i got is the folk being so nice working for said charity. . . signing you up to pay 5 quid a month, when they are earning 7-8 quid an hour for doing it. They work for 8 hours, and get 2 sign ups. . . . so thats taking 60 quid from the charity but earning them 10 quid a month? Where is the logic in that!!!! i would`nt do anything from door to door sales ...but i will look into donating in someway ... In my opinion, usually the most valuable thing you can donate is your time. I also try to take as much of my old stuff to the shops they have for them to sell it on and make some cash, and my missus is forever chopping in charity shops. I did a bit of work for a while looking at charities (nt cancer ones) and looking at hoe much of the money actually gets where they say it will. . . . . and often its shocking what they spend it on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,683 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 goin through it now with my mum what a shocker --- macmillan have been fantastic and a worthy cause to chuck a few quid at imo like makem says the cost of a pint .. All the best with your mum stig. We had macmillan when we lost my Dad, they were good. ATB Arch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,217 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Biggest problem i got is the folk being so nice working for said charity. . . signing you up to pay 5 quid a month, when they are earning 7-8 quid an hour for doing it. They work for 8 hours, and get 2 sign ups. . . . so thats taking 60 quid from the charity but earning them 10 quid a month? Where is the logic in that!!!! The charity collection firm i worked for payed a hourly rate that was just above min wage but you also got payed on commission for sign ups. Some of the best collectors were comming away with a seriously good wage for what was only part time work! The management in the company were doing pretty well for doing what looked like f**k all work. The reckoned statistically the average donar will give about 200 quid in total so there is obviously a minimum number of sign ups neccessary for a collector to be pulling his weight. Anyone wanting to donate would be far better going direct to the charity and cutting out the robbing collection companys! Spot on! (most pay in the range i quoted as well). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,217 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 goin through it now with my mum what a shocker --- macmillan have been fantastic and a worthy cause to chuck a few quid at imo like makem says the cost of a pint .. Sorry mate, just saw this, all the best to you and your mum. I been through it with a couple of family members and its grueling mate, not nice at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 goin through it now with my mum what a shocker --- macmillan have been fantastic and a worthy cause to chuck a few quid at imo like makem says the cost of a pint .. All the best with your mum stig. We had macmillan when we lost my Dad, they were good. ATB Arch. thank you .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 goin through it now with my mum what a shocker --- macmillan have been fantastic and a worthy cause to chuck a few quid at imo like makem says the cost of a pint .. Sorry mate, just saw this, all the best to you and your mum. I been through it with a couple of family members and its grueling mate, not nice at all. thank you its a tough time mate ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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