So, I saw on the new the other day that the federal stimulus plan was giving out $200 per child for school stuff in families that are on public assistance. Which is well and good but, it has been proven that some of the families are misusing the money. Purchasing flat screen tvs, game systems etc.

This pisses me off! People constantly take advantage if the welfare system. People who genuinely need help can’t get it. For all intents & purposes I am a single mom. I work a full time job and can barely pay the rent plus the utilities. There is NO money for extras. I eat a lot of pasta, rice & mashed potatoes because they are cheap and I save the good meats, fruits & veggies for Kidlet. I eat over at Kdawg’s house a lot because her parents are always willing to feed me and or Kidlet. Nor do either one of us have any medical, dental or eye insurance.

We don’t qualify for ANY assistance. Why?

Well, one of the main issues is that the welfare system goes based on Federal minimum wage which is lower than State minimum wage. So being that I make $1.75 more per hour than Federal minimum wage
my gross income surpasses the income limits for two people since they don’t count ANY deductions even taxes! So they figure that I am bringing home at least $100 more than I actually am.

Lets just figure that my actual income is about $1,000 per month lets break this down:
- Rent $600
- Utilities $200
- Phone $60
- Bus Fare $20
- Kidlet’s Allowance $10
- Bed Payment $80
Expenses $970 Income $1,000
That leaves $30 per month for groceries for two people … so how well do you think I am living?