another awesome blog by gwen
The benefits system is probably one of the most controversial topics out there, and seems to be considered in purely black and white terms. I’m often surprised how many people dismiss everybody on Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) as lazy, selfish spongers who the employed are forced into supporting. I know a great many people on JSA (although I’m not on it myself) and they are all working VERY hard, both to find a job and to avoid falling into the deep pit of depression that emerges after so many rejections. What most people seem to forget is that to be eligible for JSA you must spend a minimum of thirty hours a week looking for work. Does that sound like a lazy lifestyle to you?
I have a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, Dyspraxia and Anxiety Disorder. Before I even considered going in for job seekers I was already claiming Disabled…
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