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Wait, I'm talking about current measures, politics and rates - and you're trying to go back in time again?Quote:
Originally Posted by Loki
Weird, must be some kind of Loki-esque misinterpretation of reality. Or your usual shenanigans. I mean, just look at what you tried to pull with your "temp work" argument, where you have just shown that you didn't know the first thing about what you were actually talking about. And now you're trying to do that again.
Asmodian, you should remember that according to several people here it's outstanding if you are wealthy and use tax rules, or even sending money to tax havens, to save yourself money (while staying within the rules), but when you're unemployed and use completely legal tax rules or welfare possibilities to save yourself money, you're an immoral piece of shit. Even when you're not even abusing the system but simply use the income insurance and/or other welfare you've paid your fair share of. In fact, for using them exactly in the situation they were intended for.
By "several people here", do you mean your drunk buddies?
I'm not your buddy, pal
I'm not your pal, friend.
My drunk buddies don't go to these forums. And I'm assuming they are more or less sober at 2PM on a tuesday, but it's summer so you never know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loki
That would be one person I am referring to, for example.Quote:
Originally Posted by RandBlade
At the most, increments of 6 months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ominous Gamer
I think its reasonable to spend upto 6 months seeking a job in your old industry. After 6 months you should widen your search to anything you're qualified for. After 12 months you should be able to take anything at all, even menial entry-level unskilled jobs. After 18 months I think its far beyond reasonable to give hardcore assistance to those who've been unable to support themselves.
I further think that it should be possible to take a part-time job in any indusry while looking - and those who do so should not be penalised for it. One of the greatest flaws in the system is the withdrawal of benefits too soon, providing a virtual 100% tax rate (sometimes more) on people - that is morally wrong IMO. A withdrawal of benefits should be classed the same as a tax of earning - and at the same rate. Not a 100% cliff. You implement a cliff and people won't jump off it. It is the fault of the government that in Khen's example he'd get less working from a call centre than he would not working - I don't understand how anybody can justify that situation.
This, oh gods this. Trying to get someone will a low skill set into the job force should not be an all or nothing strategy. Some people WANT to work. But withdrawing benefits completely when they find part time work is short sighted.Quote:
Originally Posted by RandBlade
Timbuk2, the data entry specialist :o Now that would be a quality use of his skills :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by RandBlade
Getting fired for doing job interviews only digs the hole deeper.Quote:
Originally Posted by RandBlade