I have a brother-in-law, wifes brother, who at 44, has had about 6 or 7 jobs in his life. None lasting more than 3 months. Has raised 4 kids on the government dole. They live better on handouts, than I do working full time, plus I always get side work. I work my tail off, his tax returns are better than mine. I have always ask him how that happens, his answer, child tax credits, his kids special needs ect. His kids walk and talk like most others.
His oldest does have some medical problems, and has been on ssi since birth. She recently turned 18 and left the house to go to school. Their answer was to get their 6 year old on ssi so as not to lose the income. I could not live like that, however the Government maintains this liability by encouraging this behavior. Tuff to watch someone who could be productive, spend their life this way. I will say they seem to work hard at working the system. They do not seem to understand that some day, they will have a rude awakening.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
One fine day, people throughout the Western World will realize Scandinavian lifestyle requires Nordic work ethics.
Don’t hesitate to raise your voice once in a while when dealing with your relatives.
In case you find yourself living among a gang of first class sloppy “bunglers” - maybe that word hasn’t been used in America since the 1950s:)?, just speak your mind on this subject. To their face.