Wildcat Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 very well put decaff, that really gets my goat too! makes you think "why bother going to work?" If you are average person these days you are no better off than some bone idle people getting handouts Let's see Jobseeker's allowance: £65.45 per week LHA rate for Sheffield, 1 Bedroom accommodation - £90.90 per week. National minimum wage £5.80x40hrs= £232 per week hmm if you aren't doing better in work than you would be unemployed, can I suggest you do a full weeks work? The situations where people genuinely are better off on benefits tend to be in cases where there are supplementary payments, made for caring responsibilities.... effectively subsidising people to do work that would otherwise be done by the NHS and cost us more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrad29 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Let's see Jobseeker's allowance: £65.45 per week LHA rate for Sheffield, 1 Bedroom accommodation - £90.90 per week. National minimum wage £5.80x40hrs= £232 per week hmm if you aren't doing better in work than you would be unemployed, can I suggest you do a full weeks work? The situations where people genuinely are better off on benefits tend to be in cases where there are supplementary payments, made for caring responsibilities.... effectively subsidising people to do work that would otherwise be done by the NHS and cost us more. HHMMmm lets see..., add to your list NO or discounted council tax FREE prescriptions and a whole host of other discounts on energy bills etc etc if you are "on benefits" then it seems more attractive to me. I'm so fed up of seeing the words "unless you are on benefits" when it comes to paying for stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 very well put decaff, that really gets my goat too! makes you think "why bother going to work?" If you are average person these days you are no better off than some bone idle people getting handouts Alot of these people who are better off are doing fiddle jobs while getting jsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 HHMMmm lets see..., add to your list NO or discounted council tax FREE prescriptions and a whole host of other discounts on energy bills etc etc if you are "on benefits" then it seems more attractive to me. I'm so fed up of seeing the words "unless you are on benefits" when it comes to paying for stuff! Maybe you should try it out then? The Minimum wage is too low, but you will find you are better off looking for a better paid job, rather than looking on enviously at those on less money than yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrad29 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Alot of these people who are better off, are doing fiddle jobs while getting jsa. maybe so yeah I dont doubt it but its not right is it? I've nothing against genuine claimants dont get me wrong but something needs doing about it when all i see is myself out at work allday and others who stop at home watching jeremy kyle yet we have the same things it really gets me mad. Why should I bust a gut at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrad29 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Maybe you should try it out then? The Minimum wage is too low, but you will find you are better off looking for a better paid job, rather than looking on enviously at those on less money than yourself. I do have a better paid job thanks but Its so annoying when people who dont work have the same things (luxurys like big tellys etc) and cash to go out to the pub etc etc.. I cant afford to go to the pub so how can the stop at home claims mob afford it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 maybe so yeah I dont doubt it but its not right is it? I've nothing against genuine claimants dont get me wrong but something needs doing about it when all i see is myself out at work allday and others who stop at home watching jeremy kyle yet we have the same things it really gets me mad. Why should I bust a gut at work? There are some idle jacks about (including me lol) but its unfair to say everyone on the dole is lazy. You have your pride, which those who cant be arsed dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I do have a better paid job thanks but Its so annoying when people who dont work have the same things (luxurys like big tellys etc) and cash to go out to the pub etc etc.. I cant afford to go to the pub so how can the stop at home claims mob afford it? Big Tellys seem quite cheap now, perhaps they were presents or they have worked on the side? As for drinking in pubs again perhaps working on the side? I know during my period of unemployment a couple of pints in a week was an extravagance that involved compromising my budget.. like not eating meat or eating dumplings in bisto for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrad29 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 There are some idle jacks about (including me lol) but its unfair to say everyone on the dole is lazy. You have your pride, which those who cant be arsed dont. I'm not saying Everyone and I'm not saying lazy as if there are doing fiddle jobs they are far from lazy. but its just not right and none of the political partys have the balls to stand up and say they will do something about it! I never knew pride was soo expensive! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrad29 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Big Tellys seem quite cheap now, perhaps they were presents or they have worked on the side? As for drinking in pubs again perhaps working on the side? So its ok to work on the side is it and not pay any tax? thats my whole point and you seem to be opposing me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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