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What does it mean?
Thatcher urges unemployed people to stop complaining and support job creation initiatives.
In plain terms
Stop complaining and support companies creating jobs.
What can you take from it?
Focus on solutions rather than complaints.

Where it applies

  • job fairs
  • town halls
  • civic meetings

Putting it to work

  • encourage job seeking
  • promote business support

Questions to consider

  • What is the best way to find jobs?
  • How should society support the unemployed?

Another view

It ignores structural barriers to employment.

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