Monday, 19 May 2008

Inspired by Panorama

I'm not being judgemental - some people do have legitimate reasons for being unemployed - but how can human beings that are physically and mentally able to work, not? How can a person just sit on their backsides all day every day, claiming benefits and not do a decent days work their whole lives?

I, of course can not predict my future, but do feel, in my present mindset that I would be bored stiff staying indoors all day on my own. I believe that having a job/career is not simply about making money - it is just as importantly about practising social skills and meeting new and interesting people.

Without being in the world of work, how can one be expected to keep up to date in their outlook on life and their knowledge of the diverse world we live in?

Also, if a child is born into and grows up being influenced by parents that have never done a days work - where is the child's incentive to go out and get a job when they are old enough? There would be almost no reason in their minds for them not to live a comfortable life in a council house and claiming benefits.

To state it plainly, I believe that being employed and having job-satisfaction is beneficial for any person.


AlLy :)

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