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Originally Posted by Graham
No, but every pound you earn over (I think it's five quid, or, at least, that used to be the figure) is deducted pound-for-pound off your benefits.
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So, the bottom line appears to be that these people are marginally better off (but presumably have to make some costs as well), and get an ipod thrown in after spending 14 weeks doing things that will get them off their back sides and will improve their prospects. That doesn't sound bad to me...
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Originally Posted by graham
Which is really stupid because it gives you no incentive to get any work, but that's another discussion!
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I know, and it's not an easy one, as the more incentive you give people to get work, the less incentive you give people on low salaries to stay in work. But, as you say, that's another discussion.