A long way from the end of the recession

Sep 22 2010 Harrow Observer

THE sheer volume of unemployed people joining the job queues that dominated Harrow town centre last week have been a stark reminder that the recession is far from over.

Thousands patiently joined the line in a bid to clinch just one of the 110 jobs at the new Wilkinson store, showing that the number of people in Harrow without a job is still worryingly high.

There is understandable frustration felt by job seekers during one of the worst recessions the country has experienced, including university graduates who have thousands of pounds of debts to pay back after investing in a seemingly uncertain future.

It is depressing to think that the majority of those in need of a regular wage will face rejection this time round, but we have to also consider the positives.

Although many of those who turned out last Thursday and Friday will be disappointed on this occasion, we can only hope that Wilkinson's decision to open a shop here will draw other businesses to the borough. There are far too many empty or boarded-up units in Harrow and it has taken almost a year for the former Woolworths and the 80 jobs that went with it to be replaced.

It is to be hoped this means that other new businesses are on the horizon, so that our hardworking population can get back to work.

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