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Or already has and the house is either out of guilt or to try and keep it under wraps
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Or already has and the house is either out of guilt or to try and keep it under wraps
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No, he doesn't. But that's the amount the government is paying out. It's not the OP's fault and he hasn't stole it. What do you want him to do with this spare money? I assume you want him to give it back.
Here's an idea. How about you give away your spare money?
People are just jealous. If i got a free house and a gf i doubt i would bother working. Not many things you need a job for tbh, 1 is a roof over your head, another is for food, and the 3rd is for luxury items, such as money for going out and internet tv etc. If you already have a house and JSA covers the rest then why would you work? I know i wouldn't.
Whilst broadband could be seen as a luxury, you shouldn't be able to spend tax payers money on a luxury light Sky TV. I imagine the money could be better used to further your employ-ability by furthering education, purchasing a suit/smart shoes, using it to travel to interviews the like. Far better use of your time than sitting on your bum watching taxpayer paid HD telly.
Disowning your mother was probably a stupid idea as well. You only have one, family are important.
Disowning your mother was probably a stupid idea as well. You only have one, family are important.
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If hes actually not looking for work, etc. and sitting around all day then fair enough but if hes actually looking for work and wanting to work I don't see what any right anyone has to dictate what is and isn't acceptable for him to spend the money on (aslong as its legal).
Contrary to the popular myth there are plenty of people who genuinely can't find employment through no real fault of their own.
I'm sure you're far more worthy of the money you receive than most/all other JSA claimants, it's not an attack on you. Most people, like myself, are just annoyed at the benefit system as a whole. The problem doesn't exist that you are wasting the money, the problem exists that you have too much
. Reality is, you shouldn't really have 'spare' money.
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I've edited my post before you posted to make it a bit clearer.
I'm just irritated that the government wastes money like this. The whole point of JSA is to assist you whilst you're out of work. It is to pay for essentials like food, travel, and help you in finding a job. It's not to pay for some lay about to get HD telly.
I've got to say there really is something terribly wrong about someone receiving JSA - which is an allowance given so that you can live to a level necessary to get a job - and then using it to buy what are really luxuries.
I don't think anyone here's saying you're the worst case ever of this, just that it's not right.
Honestly now, don't you think the money could be spent somewhere better, maybe put some away so if for some reason you have issues in the future you have something to fall back on?
I don't think anyone here's saying you're the worst case ever of this, just that it's not right.
Honestly now, don't you think the money could be spent somewhere better, maybe put some away so if for some reason you have issues in the future you have something to fall back on?
This. He claims that he's struggled in the past with bills, and rather than building up a safety net he goes and blows the lot on non essentials luxuries that many hard working people can't afford. What an irresponsible chap.
No, not at all. Him having a house is a side bar. He is lucky to have a wealthy dad who can afford two mortgages but JSA doesn't take this into account. JSA gives him money to help along while he is looking for work. If you suddenly lost your job would you be annoyed if you suddenly had to downgrade to freeview and dial up just because some people on the internet though you weren't allowed sky on JSA?
I think JSA should be reduced after a certain period of time. Let you live in luxure for an acceptable amount of time to look for a job, then if you are rubbish or clearly not looking then minimize JSA to force you into a job.
He could put it towards something useful perhaps? Like furthering his skills/education e.t.c to help him find a job?
You honestly think it is acceptable to be on JSA and then sign a contract for services that will mean he is tied into spending £480 a year on premium TV and broadband?
This is something I don't understand, how many hard working people do you know who can't afford Sky and broadband.
Otherwise I agree it probably is sensible to save it in case.
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i have a full time job, i work hard, and i struggle month after month to cover my rent, food, utility bills etc. and so do a lot of people i know. in cornwall where i live, wages are low, living expenses are high, so its a struggle for most people. when you hear people can not only live on JSA but also get the extras is sickening. and no, the fact his dad gave him a house doesnt come into it, because if he hadnt and was homeless, he would be entitled to council house or housing benefit, or he would have to struggle like the rest of us.
im not saying he is a bad person for doing what he is, if i could afford to i would, but there are hard working people out there that cant afford such things, so maybe save some incase heaven forbid, you end up in a situation where they stop your JSA, your dads fortunes change and he has to sell the house or you do get a job but have tied yourself into so many contracts you just cant keep up.