
Originally Posted by
davereid
Ms. Bradford famously said "working for the dole is like being giving periodic detention because you don't have a job".
Which while an effective an emotive statement, neatly missed the fact that for workers, paying income tax based on earnings is like being fined because you do have a job.
It also neatly dodges the fact, that many workers juggle kids, school and a minimum wage job, to pay tax, and take home less, than the neighbour on the DPB.
Can't give you bling as I've given out too much in the last 24 hours but very well put. I'm self-employed and when times are tough, well, that IS tough as far as the government is concerned. We don't have any kids and as my husband is in fulltime employment, we don't even qualify for a community services card or anything else. If I were to register as unemployed, I wouldn't get the dole either, as he works. It really pisses me off - if I left him (god forbid, who else would put up with me?!!) I'd be better off!
Yes, I am pedantic about spelling and grammar so get used to it!
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