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To think being on benefits might be better than working

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Feedup · 11/02/2025 23:09

Is there anyway being on benefits is better than working? So much of day is spent worrying about work, working and dealing with office politics. I dislike work, and get no pleasure or satisfaction other than my pay. It’s got nothing to do with my job or team; I just dislike working.

I was thinking that being on benefits might not be as bad as people once thought. The main benefit would be not having to stress about working. With council tax, housing benefit and a hole host of other benefits, you could life a fairly decent life.

A return bus journey is £8 where I live. You have to work 30 mins just to cover your trip to and from work. You’ll work all month, live in a HMO and have nothing at the end of each month.

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RedHelenB · 11/02/2025 23:23

You will.not be better off on benefits. Plus, you will.be expected to find work ir else face sanctions.

Needmorelego · 11/02/2025 23:20

What benefits do you think you would actually be entitled to?
If you are a fit and healthy adult with no dependents - you won't get much if anything.

Hi012 · 11/02/2025 23:17

Agree with PP and it can be boring, lonely. I now work but I was on benefits and its not something I would want again

Newbie8918 · 11/02/2025 23:15
  1. Good luck actually surviving on benefits
  2. Say goodbye to disposable income, hobbies, holidays etc
  3. Say hello to food banks (being flippant but a possibility)
  4. Unless you have a disability and qualify, you'll be on jobseekers which actually requires you to actively look for work
  5. Why not get some practical careers advice and work towards a job you love instead?