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Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 7195636)
Its more the handout thing that annoys me here I think - the taxes, as bcworld says, are different, I thoroughly agee with all thats said there. I accept that part of it. I just feel that by giving handouts in this way, the govt kind of makes us feel like second-class citizens because - for whatever reason - we don't have kids. We all pay into the tax bucket, so if there is money to be given out, we should all get a share in some way, by tax cuts or whatever.
We're on a fairly decent income and it was totally unexpected when $2000 arrived in our bank account. To be honest I daren't spend it for fear of them asking for it back. (But this only lasted 2 days - I then spent it all on sweets and crisps). Although we benefited personally I thought it was a crass way of operating - seemed a bit niaive - dishing out $1000 for every kid without strings. . |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 7195657)
The money was gratefully received. However I think the government cocked up. Agree with the threshold and the other criteria but it should have covered everyone regardless of having children. I firmly believe the majority of people who received it feel the same way. Wasn't about to be heroic and refuse it though ;)
Hopefully, the 2nd package that they are talking about will be better organised, and be more beneficial to the country as whole. I do wonder how much of the 1st payout ended up back in the governments pockets via the tax on the increased amount spent on gambling in Dec/Jan. |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 7195616)
The tax system in the UK used to favour the 'family' as well. I remember being well peed off apparently paying taxes that assisted others who had children. Once I had children, I obviously changed my opinion :lol: I think the government has cocked up giving the money at all - it's not made a bit of difference to the economy and we're all going to pay for it somewhere down the line. |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by bridie
(Post 7198411)
Yes, we were in that category, used to be maddening. OH worked with someone who had five kids and they got a fortune in child benefit, and there we were, two full time wages coming in and STILL struggling in life.
They offered him a fulltime paid job, but he had to refuse, as it meant losing some benefits, and his net income would go down !! He still volunteers, and does it full time, but insist's on not getting paid. |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
(Post 7198431)
They offered him a fulltime paid job, but he had to refuse, as it meant losing some benefits, and his net income would go down !! meant to add to mine, that was in the UK where you definitely didnt count unless you had sprogs! |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Crazy Clarks being the topic..... They have VO5 shampoo on sale today $2.99 for 500ml
and L'Oreal Hair Colour $7.99 and Pedestal Room Fans for $12.99 Just semi back on topic :rofl: |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 7195657)
The money was gratefully received. However I think the government cocked up. Agree with the threshold and the other criteria but it should have covered everyone regardless of having children. I firmly believe the majority of people who received it feel the same way. Wasn't about to be heroic and refuse it though ;)
Then on saying that those without kids, quit ya wingingin! You save thousands each year without the little shites leaching off you! :p:lol: |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7198578)
LOL I totally agree, but hey! what do I know, me being a bludger and all that:eek:
Then on saying that those without kids, quit ya wingingin! You save thousands each year without the little shites leaching off you! :p:lol: |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
(Post 7198450)
Crazy Clarks being the topic..... They have VO5 shampoo on sale today $2.99 for 500ml
and L'Oreal Hair Colour $7.99 and Pedestal Room Fans for $12.99 Just semi back on topic :rofl: I'm funny like that see... |
Re: Crazy Clarks goes bust!!
Originally Posted by tictac
(Post 7198691)
I've never been convinced that CC merchandise is subject to the same quality control measures as 'proper' stuff.
I'm funny like that see... The Vietnamese Colgate toothpaste is not the same as the Australian made one, it has different ingredients. But they had some IXL jam recently, exactly the same as the normal ones, but in the older style jars. Still had a 2011 use by date, but cost $2 instead of $5 in Woolworths. Some stuff is rubbish, and I think all these $2 or £1 shops tend to sell some rubbish, but some good bargains too. But if it does the job, doesn't kill you, and saves money ... :thumbup: |
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