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Originally Posted by Jamesy

Thing is what is being reported in the news is already happening now, in a way.

I've been on jobseekers for 7 months, I've tried my hardest to find a job. I'm not a 'bum' and try very hard daily to get back into work. Although the treatment of others and myself has been disgusting. I get spoken to like a two year old with no brain cells, I've been threatened multiple times of having my benefits taken if I don't go on this course or that, I have a degree and the courses I have been forced (they say it's a choice but go on to threaten you will get no benefits) that have helped me in no way, they habe been easy and it's clear the jobcentre is only of use to those who didn't do well with their GCSEs and need to learn basic skills.

Now I am being forced to work 30 hours a week filing paperwork in an office. I'm happy enough to do it, but I don't like the manner in which I've been pushed to do it and threatened with no money. The thing that irks me most is that I'll be working 30 hours a week for £55 jobseekers, I'm grateful I'm getting something but honestly it feels like I'm being used as free labour for 2 months, which I probably am.

jamesy - that broke my heart and this was one of my points. its totally disgraceful what they are doing and you are right - if you are working 30 hours a week for your benefits why don't they just give you this job and pay the minimum wage then you will be better off - less people will be unemployed and all is good - but i have a feeling its all to do with money and as they can get you to do it for free they will.

i am on your-side and i feel for you. chin up mate because it does seem like this world is