http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/work/ar..._page_id=53928
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'I'm not satisfied with the benefits we get - I want more. I haven't been able to work because I've had to bring up the kids,' Mrs Crompton said.
'If the kids need something I go and get it. If I need something, like a new pair of shoes, then I'll get it. We don't go without.'
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This is the problem. People expect to get money for everything.
There are many workers who cannot afford shoes that week and may have to go for a bit or use a credit card.
The crazy thing is, a lot who are reading this post probably work from home. What is stopping these people from working from home self employed? They still get tax-credit if they do not earn enough so there is less risk.
Near me a little old lady makes good money from baking cakes that are sold in a local shop.
To be honest I blame the min wage too. It means now no one wants to work for the min, as they think they are too good for it.
It also means employers can not afford to take on more staff.
I know a few firms simply closed when the min wage kicked in as they could not afford staff.
I suspect a lot of people on this forum who work for themselves make way way less than min wage when they consider how many hours they work and what income they get.