The last few days, I learned a lot about life in Sydney. Diana is very comfortable with her life in Sydney and she reckons that she would not want to stay anywhere else!Why? Well, she is well taken care of!
Few years ago, both of them had an accident and Charlie could not work. They started to live on social welfare from the Government. At the same time, they were seeking compensation. Well, they won and both of them got quite a substantial amount.
That was quite a while ago... Last year I visited them at their new home. Nice apartment, good neighbourhood,....but they are not working! They have not been working for quite a few years! Yet, they seem to be doing pretty well!
Then,I found out - they are still living on social welfare..... the Government gives out A$600 a week to them! On top of them, they get special rates for utilities, transport, etc..... because they are considered 'handicapped' due to the accident! Though they have fully recovered, these privileges stay forever!
Charlie told me that if he goes out to work, he could earn up to A$800 a week and after deducting the personal taxes, he would take home about up to A$600. Well, why work when the Government give out the same amount!!!!!!!
With the weekly allowance given, it is more than enough to feed the family. At this moment, they are on a month long holiday!
It's amazing!
Why bother to work when the Government can feed you instead!
Not sure if I want to live such a life.....
------- Sawbear Travel -----------
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