DS, 19yrs old, has always been lazy. He has a very high IQ but no decent qualifications as he is so lazy. He went for an interview today at Burger King and said it only lasted 2 minutes, the interviewer didn't know what they were doing and DS is sure he won't get the job as he is too intelligent for the job . Anyway when he came home we discussed the fact that if he goes on JSA (DS's idea not ours) he will have to hand over 95% of it to pay for his keep. He stormed off to his room whilst shouting at us.
I really don't know what to do with him. My DH and myself have our own business and DS has always seen his Dad working hard. DS seems to thinks that he can soon get £55 'ish a week from the government to spend on himself. We have a DD (14) and she is desperate to work.
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DS 19 doesn't get why he needs a job
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GerardWay · 01/07/2012 21:46
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