PENSION RATE CUT

[kengillard]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/politics/pension-rise-hit-by-rate-gouge/story-e6frgczf-1225840233497

Thanks Julia!

[kengillard]

yes Karen, you're right Karen, as always Karen:^O

interesting link for Pensioners, or those thinking/wondering about getting on the Pension, eligibility etc.   lots of valuable info.

http://www.paulneville.com.au/Portals/0/PDF/Seniors%20Guide%20September%202012.pdf

[just_me_karen]

One must first understand the concept of honour. 

[polksaladallie]

Sorry folks.    I was under the impression that we were getting $54 p. fortnight rise today.  guess what?  $23.......just the auto. rise in March and September.  Wondered why our fearless leader hadn't blown her trumpet loudly...:_|

Get a job

[cherry*135]

Aged pensioners (those who paid tax all their working life) should get a job now they are retirend from the workforce?:O

[polksaladallie]

Aged pensioners (those who paid tax all their working life) should get a job now they are retirend from the workforce?:O

Yes, if they are having trouble managing.

Mow someone's lawn, babysit, walk someone's dog, anything to earn a couple of dollars.

Don't complain, do something.

[lakeland27]

gee , someone's got it wrong. what paper was that again ? :^O i think some ought to awaken and realise who has done what for you. the name howard probably wont be on the list, or that of  his progeny.

[bella_again]

Get a job

In an ideal world where employers are willing to employ the elderly which lets face it are few and far between they just might. Provided of course they have their health which most in their 70's and 80's don't.

In fact in an ideal world we'd have no disability, so old age and no need for welfare because every one would have their needs meet....

[bella_again]

March 13 2010, I did notice that and in fact just for your ino next pension everyone gets the household assistance package installments.

[polksaladallie]

Get a job

In an ideal world where employers are willing to employ the elderly which lets face it are few and far between they just might. Provided of course they have their health which most in their 70's and 80's don't.

In fact in an ideal world we'd have no disability, so old age and no need for welfare because every one would have their needs meet....

It is easy to get part time jobs in the private service industry, don't have to be 100% healthy.

[kengillard]

thanks for that info Bella...was wondering about that.

"Get a job"???????????????????????????:^O:^O:^O

yeah that'd be right.. at 74 I'm sure everyone would rush to employ me....and why not?  I can type and spell..which is more than a lot of 'youse' on here can.  

Who'd look after my OH who has dementia?   didn't think of that.mmmmm