Should people on welfare be ashamed to receive it?

[Bari]

Having been on welfare for roughly 6 months(starting new job in September) I have noticed certain people attempt to shame people receiving government assistance. How can someone be blamed for being unemployed due to company cut down in response to financial difficulties?

Whats the problem about it? Should people who not at their own fault become unemployed be confined to a life in absolute poverty and misery? It would create a much more unstable society as people will eventually resort to drastic means to get the ends meet. While there are people unfairly abusing the system its hardly helpful to tar everyone with the same brush, especially in these times of economic difficulty. I receive every penny on welfare with pride as its a right I have earned.

[Mortimer]

I agree great post

[N1019]

Yes, you should be very grateful and ashamed that others must work to pay for you, unless you are elderly or disabled. You are not naturally entitled to the help of others, especially if you give nothing in return.

That does not, however, mean that you should not take the money when the government is offering it. What it does mean is that you should seek gainful employment at the earliest opportunity.

If, for example, you have been paying large amounts of tax for years (like me), perhaps you feel like you deserve to get some in return during your time of weakness and need, and that is fair enough.

I pay more tax every year than some people earn in total, so if I were ever to find myself unemployed and could not access welfare payments, I'd probably feel ripped off.

[Bari]

Yes, you should be very grateful and ashamed that others must work to pay for you, unless you are elderly or disabled. You are not naturally entitled to the help of others, especially if you give nothing in return. That does not, however, mean that you should not take the money when the government is offering it. What it does mean is that you should seek gainful employment at the earliest opportunity. If, for example, you have been paying large amounts of tax for years (like me), perhaps you feel like you deserve to get some in return during your time of weakness and need, and that is fair enough.

I worked and paid taxes for almost 10 years before this. I did my best to find a new position and finally did. In the meantime I receive welfare and I do not see it as shameful. There are many reasons why people are unemployed, so I am speaking against those making judgements before knowing the reasons.

[N1019]

I worked and paid taxes for almost 10 years before this. I did my best to find a new position and finally did. In the meantime I receive welfare and I do not see it as shameful. There are many reasons why people are unemployed, so I am speaking against those making judgements before knowing the reasons.

Well, take the money, like I said... but I suspect you don't feel good about having to do it.

[Aurelio]

I don't understand this. Some people work 70 hours a week and has enough money to pay taxes and buy some food for his kids, while some people on welfare spend money to become "red members" just to shit post and more.

[TheForeigner]

I agree.

[Bari]

Well, take the money, like I said... but I suspect you don't feel good about having to do it.

There is no need for society to shame people further as most do not like the situation.

[Colonel Frank Grimes]

Having been on welfare for roughly 6 months(starting new job in September) I have noticed certain people attempt to shame people receiving government assistance. How can someone be blamed for being unemployed due to company cut down in response to financial difficulties?

Whats the problem about it? Should people who not at their own fault become unemployed be confined to a life in absolute poverty and misery? It would create a much more unstable society as people will eventually resort to drastic means to get the ends meet. While there are people unfairly abusing the system its hardly helpful to tar everyone with the same brush, especially in these times of economic difficulty. I receive every penny on welfare with pride as its a right I have earned.

Um, I distinctly recall you saying you quit your job and that you laughed at Swedes going to work while you were staying home.

Allah blessed me with an amazing memory, or perhaps I was left shocked by what you wrote that it's easy to remember.

[N1019]

There is no need for society to shame people further as most do not like the situation.

Too bad. You're not going to change people. Just think about what is best for you. I don't know what the situation is like in Sweden, but I know welfare payments here, while generous, do not provide for a luxury lifestyle, so if I were you I'd be trying to get off welfare and back into a decent job as soon as possible. And if you did quit your job, you should be ashamed. Sometimes I fucking hate my job, but I don't quit because I know going on welfare would be worse. Suck it up, princess.