We haven't talked about goals in a long time

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Good, glad you noticed. I was on disability benefit for just over 6 months because I was depressed. I'm sure many people would simply categorise that as being lazy, especially as my issues with alcohol exacerbated the problem. Not only did I get paid for being off work, most of my rent was paid and I got free counselling.

Nahhhhhh.... see, I'm not angry about people using the system the way it's meant to be used--you fell back on it to change your life circumstances, and you're doing the hard work that it takes to get back on your feet. I'm angry at people like my friend who volunteered the information that she simply won't shower for 3 days before her redetermination appointment and tries not to sleep the night before in an effort to "convince" her case worker that she has a legitimate problem. She's too smart for that. That's what truly irks me... because I actually WORK in State government, and it ticks me off when people abuse the system and take the money and time away from the people who really need it.