I have just had a young fellow work for me for 12 weeks on the dole. Of cause he got an extra $200 per week for his efforts, but hey, a least he turned up every day, and 95% of the time, on time.

So, he now has an apprenticeship.

So there you go my opponents, I am human after all as I will reward those who have a go, albeit having been the fourth one who started. The other three found it too hard to get out of bed.

That is a good story. Pity about the others, who should not be getting money for staying in bed.

Hi there BUTCH...

As a matter of interest, what time exactly does a Butcher need to arise in the morning on average. I would've thought it'd be similar time to that of the Bakers; anywhere from 0200 - 0330hrs. five & half days a week? Or am I wrong. Cheers...Mate.

O sung, thankfully those days are long behind us, at least in my type of shop...small quality shop. These guys start anywhere from 7.30am to 2 pm and work on average of say 30hrs pw. It still took four goes to get one result, but hey, at least its a result.

Dear rehctub,

I never doubted your humanity.

Thanks foxy. It busts my hump to see many of our elderly, many of whom have either fought in wars, or lost family members to wars, literally have to prove their worthiness just to survive (a loosing battle for many) only to have lazy layabouts being rewarded to stay at home, simply because they have the smarts to cheat the system. Weather people accept it or not, cash payments for many welfare recipients is one of the major causes, as the money can be too easily misused. After all, welfare is there to assist the needy with essentials.