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Benefits System...

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Politics & Debate
Our system is a balls up and an utter joke. Those of us who need it and genuinely entitled to it end up not receiving any help yet those who can work and can have a full time job choose not to purely to use the 15 hours of work maximum to their advantage in order to receive the money! It is a fucking joke!

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 17,476 The Mix Honorary Guru
    So...Everyone knows that I'm right so are ignoring me
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,171 Wise Owl
    Hey @HannahBannanna,

    I don't know much about the benefits system but do you want to talk about what's going on? I know there are heaps of flaws in the systems here, but if you need help let's try and find a solution to get you help!

    - Lucy :rainbow:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Miniposter Posts: 187 Helping Hand
    Hi @HannahBannanna

    I'm not really an expert on the benefits system, but I agree that it can be frustrating when people seem to be trying to take advantage of it. Like @Lucy307 said, we might be able to help you out if you are willing to explain what's happening.

    -Janine:>
  • AzzimanAzziman Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 2,541 Boards Guru
    Hi HannahBannanna,

    The vast majority of people who claim benefits do need it, but agreed that there are several people who do need it yet don't receive it/enough. There will always be people that will take advantage of the system, unfortunatelyx

    Much love <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member The Mix convert Posts: 132 The Mix Convert
    Agreed with you on that one HannahBannanna!
  • JustVJustV Posts: 5,635 Part of The Furniture
    Hey gang. This thread is a few months old and the original poster isn't around anymore, so I've gone ahead and closed this. Feel free to start a fresh discussion on this if you like, though. :)
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