Penalty for Working

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-04-2008
Penalty for Working
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Fri, 02-13-2009 - 12:03pm

I was reading the Stimulus Plan and looking around lately and I tell you, I think we just penalize work in this country.


Apparenlty there is an $800 payment that will be made to all who are unemployed - I know it is tough out there, and many people need this money to survive right now, but follow my logic for a moment.


The $800 will go to the unemployed in a lump sum check.




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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-17-2003
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 12:10pm
So by your reasoning it pays to walk away from a job.
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-02-2008
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 12:17pm

I just read about this stimulus package on CNN.com earlier. I too was confused.


Is it if a person makes $75K themselves or if a couple makes $75K or more? With my DH and I we make over $75K gross combined. But it annoys me that I get $10 per paycheck vs the $800 outright. How can I stimulate the economy on $10 per two weeks? I don't know. Frustrating.


I too am working 2 jobs and taking care of 2 little kids. $10 won't even buy my kid diapers at Sams club.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-04-2008
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 12:26pm

No, that was not my reasoning at all, I am not advocating walking out on a job- but if you are unemployed right now, what in this plan would motivate you to




iVillage Member
Registered: 09-07-2003
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 12:28pm

I try to stay uneducated in all things politics, but BF forces some on me... so... correct me...but its really just a "tax break" not a "$10 bonus" for lower tax brackets....

Teresa
http://www.affordingpickles.blogspot.com

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-02-2008
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 12:30pm

Skibunyns,


You and I both know the answer to that question. WE the workers are paying for them.


My neighbor is pregnant and was laid off when she GOT pregnant. She got a temp job and then got let go from there. I know times are tough but she has the same theory as your ex. WHY bother finding something when she can sit home and get more on unemployment.


Course, now she is 9 months pregnant and who is going to hire her? Just busts my chops because I am just all out there working 2 jobs to pay bills and she just sits at home and texts me about what is on the Steve Wilco show......

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-04-2008
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 12:36pm

Point made - we won't get anything, Ex gets even more - $100 a month more, plus job training.


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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-17-2003
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 1:07pm
No government program is going to instill a work ethic.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-30-1999
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 1:24pm

He may be the "way he is" but I still think it's wrong to encourage him to continue that with giving him more money! Give it to those that are busting their rump to survive at any job!


iVillage Member
Registered: 03-17-2003
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 1:34pm
Then how do you decide who deserves money and who doesn't?
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-30-1999
Fri, 02-13-2009 - 1:39pm

Didn't ask for flawless program just someone to use some sense!


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