I wouldn't be able to respond on behalf of shiverkitten so will only answer on my behalf. I am very happy with my employment, and through intelligent investing and hard work am in a fortunate position financially. I wouldn't class myself as greedy as everything we own has come from hard work, sensible spending and focus in life. Money is very simple to manage, and yes i do agree there are times when people need help, but other times when it is much easier as with most unemployed people in this country just to start claiming benefits. There is always work out there, people always need a service, part time work, evening work, know friends who can even get a foot in the door in a company, work nights while one parent is at home, leaflet packing, data entry, there is always work out there that people listed above simply cannot be bothered to find!!

For example a friend of mine has run a successful building company, unfortunately he has been severley impacted by the recession. However as opposed to accepting the fact that there is no work out there he has made it! He has used the vans he owns and insured himself to complete removals, pick ups, gone to smallers building merchants offering his services, getting recommendations and is surviving well. He is not earning the money he was previousley, but put himself in a position he would not fail and is paying his bills!! This is the difference with people in this country, some are born to work, others born to claim benefits and this wil never changed. The Family resembles something from shameless, i am pleased she found work and my Tax is not being wasted, on wasters!!!

Shanks