the only problem with that is more than half the people i would wish to live like that are already in Government or have a career there , it would be a hard sell to get the correct people living a realistic life-style outside of the ivory towers .It's not for everyone, but like you said 'it's another way of life to look at'.
Nemeth, now 56 and single, doesn’t own her own home or any property. Nor does she receive welfare payments or have any savings, a generous benefactor or a secret stash of emergency cash.
Perfect. The government can organise and have half the people on social welfare benefits, including the homeless, to go live in country communities that require labour but can't afford to pay for it.
We can get all our small run-down towns repaired, painted and maintained by an army city long term welfare dependent and the homeless. Give them a sense of purpose and meaning to their life, while not having to worry about the day-to-day grind of money and saving for retirement.
For the first three years, Nemeth lived on a friend’s farm, where she built a small shack from discarded building materials before doing some housesitting and living off-grid for a year in a “little blue wagon” in another friend’s back yard. Then, in 2018, she moved into Brodie’s house full-time; it’s now a multigenerational home that includes Brodie’s new partner and one of her sons, Nemeth’s daughter Amy, Amy’s husband and their three small children.Instead of paying rent, Nemeth cooks, cleans, manages the veggie garden and makes items such as soap, washing powder and fermented foods to save the household money and reduce its environmental footprint. And she couldn’t be happier.“I love being at home and I love the challenge of meeting our needs without money – it’s like a game.”It's a win-win for everyone. The tax payer, the homeless, the alternative life-style people, the town and its people, the country, my superannuation, society.
You will have nothing but be happy, living like a leech on the taxpayers..It isn't a bad life, I know people who live in a share house and the only money they have is welfare, it isn't for everyone but some enjoy it.
I also know others who could be on a disability pension, but prefer to go to work and struggle to make ends meet, everyone's different and one size doesn't fit all.
As long as they are happy with their choices, that's the main thing.
living like a leech on the taxpayers..
I don't like that terminology. There are a myriad reasons why people live on welfare. Sure there are some who 'take advantage' , but it is surely a pretty miserable bloody existence. Our country is fair and the price of this is a few hangers on. We don't want someone like that orange criminal turd making decisions on welfare.
My brother in law has lived on a medical pension for a very long time and with good reason. He was a bloody hard worker when he could. At least he is not scrounging through rubbish bins for food to stay alive. Or dying of cancer and can't afford medicine.
Warning. Rant ahead.
Just my observation, thoughts and with regards specifically to the homeless and their choice of retiring to a life on the streets.
We have a couple that frequent the back of our store. I've a story or two to tell but not here.
With the vast array of support that is available, some still choose to continue sleeping on the streets. Wandering aimlessly, sponging of those of us who pay for their lifestyle/retirement choice.
Yes, I understand there's probably a myriad of factors of why the homeless chose or are forced onto that path. Not all stay on it though but those that do, I just don't get it.
I look back to a time in my teenage years when I necessitated to live out of my car, thankfully I still had a first years apprentice job but on those wages, life sure looked bleak.
Fish shop chips (20c worth) in between two slices of bread, smothered in vegemite was often b/fast and the evening meal. That was over a three month period where I saved and skimped and just didn't go out, pissing money up against the urinal wall. That saved money help me secure a room at a boarding house.
That time was also the seeds to learning a tad, nay, a sh*t ton more about "money".
So I just don't get why in this day and age, why anyone would want to live it large out on the streets, subject to all the vagrancies of our weather and not-so-likeable characters.
I really do think that we as a society, should do more in getting the homeless to contribute instead of being a burden.
One this is for sure, I can't image that lifestyle and quality of retirement!
FWIW, I did have a squiz at this NSW homeless site.
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Previously it was. The rents being ridiculously high have now caused problems for everyone.Homeless people are often afflicted with mental illness so behaviors and discission making usually lack logic and are often beyond our comprehension.
There's a few here that have access to among other things, assistance for housing but choose as in "prefer", to lounge in the back lanes drinking away their dole money.Seriously wondering about the perception that homeless people prefer living rough than in a warm, clean comfortable house.
Talking about "all the support that is available " . Sorry but that is just not realistic or correct.
There's a few here that have access to among other things, assistance for housing but choose as in "prefer", to lounge in the back lanes drinking away their dole money.
One in particular that I have to constantly tell to move on so I can gain access to the garage door where I work, then has the audacity to harass shoppers at the local shopping centres, begging for money.
My partner used to give this individual what little she could spare until she realised that this homeless person is nothing more than a parasitic leech.
Sorry, my/our empathy meter is way below empty regarding this individual.
This is just from my POV, it's what I see locally and what is related to me by some very close mental health clinical professionals.
I do understand that many of these individuals face hardships and/or have health problems. As I say most do seek and accept help.
For those that don't, well, enough has already been said.
Sorry and apologies @tech/a for derailing your retirement thread.
Good evening @tech/a...
Today is week one of my transition into Semi Retirement. I have put people and Systems in place to move into a 3 day week
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Being self-employed it has always been my intention to continue in some capacity in
my own company and I think that 3 days is the absolute minimum that would be beneficial to both the company and myself.
Financially I am ok and can travel freely, meet all commitments and increase my net wealth even if fully retired to the age of 95
which is how long my father lasted I am 71. Time and freedom along with RELEVANCE are my current goals ....
If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?Greetings rcw1 and all.
Has been a bit of an adjustment; it took 3 weeks!
People have stepped up and taken more responsibility across the spectrum of the work force
making my transition easier. Still, there is enough in the 3 days I work to make it interesting on some
excellent projects. Have started handing out some $$ for those who have really stepped up.
Worth the investment for me. At this age and in my position there isn't a better commodity
for me to invest in.
Arranged some longer trips in June/July
Getting to some home chores I've been un able to attend to.
Great to get back into some training. Jogging and on the bike.
Want to work up to some semi-serious ks.
71If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?
If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?
I am 71.
we can only hope to continue being an appreciating asset.Just run in
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