Would you accept food stamps?

[Townhallsavoy]

As you may remember, I hate teaching in a public school.  Well, now I can say that I hated teaching in a public school because I quit my job a few weeks ago.

I'll be going back to school to pursue a different career and in the mean time will be teaching music lessons.  I found out that because I'll be a student and because I'll have a kid and because my wife only makes a certain amount of money, I could very well qualify for food stamps.

We don't need them.  We've created a doable budget that will be tight, but by no means will we need them.  However, they would take a load off of our grocery bill.  My wife says absolutely not.  But I say, "What the fuck?  Our taxes paid for them anyway!"

[CCTAU]

Yes. If you qualify and you are going to school to better yourself, by all means take advantage of the programs offered. It is a temporary hand. Exactly what it was designed for.

[AUTiger1]

Great!  Another shithead sucking off the gov't teat and draining our tax dollars.


Gonna agree with the old fart to be honest.  To me you are trying to make a better life so this is temporary.  No shame in it.  Now, if you aren't going to do anything to help yourself and make it a permanent part of life, then I would tell you to fuck off.

/realtalk

[WiregrassTiger]

It's a very personal decision. I admire your wife's attitude, at the same time, I tend to agree with you. I came to the realization a long time ago that: 1. You have to look out for yourself and your family and sometimes do things that you would probably prefer to not do in the process. and b. It is best to not give a damn what anyone thinks about you for trying to do this (I don't mean cheating, stealing or treating people like shit but you know, other stuff).

I would do it if I needed to.

[Snaggletiger]

Just think of all the beer and cigarettes you could get for free.

[bottomfeeder]

Take 'em, fuck it. Just don't go buy lobster and Filet Mignon with them. lol

[Townhallsavoy]

I would do it if I needed to.

That's the thing.  We don't need to.  We just qualify.  We would technically be sucking off the government's tit just like the lazy bums drinking Boone's Farm downtown.  The only thing is that we have a longterm plan that will become something admirable. 

[Buzz Killington]

The only thing is that we have a longterm plan that will become something admirable.

What you are describing is exactly what the welfare program was designed for in the first place...a temporary solution.  I completely understand where your wife is coming from, because I think I'd feel a little dirty just cashing that check or whatever it is they get these days.  Ultimately, the question is do you let pride win or not?

[WiregrassTiger]

That's the thing.  We don't need to.  We just qualify.  We would technically be sucking off the government's tit just like the lazy bums drinking Boone's Farm downtown.  The only thing is that we have a longterm plan that will become something admirable.

My question is, how is it different from any other gov't subsidy or program that many Americans and American Fortune 500 co's and even foreign companies take advantage of? We all suck from the gov't tit in some fashion. Most of us just don't like the idea of it.

[bottomfeeder]

Take the money and stash some cash for emergencies. If you don't get the benefits, someone who doesn't deserve them will.

[AUTiger1]

Take the money and stash some cash for emergencies. If you don't get the benefits, someone who doesn't deserve them will.

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!  I agree with bottomfeeder?

Take what you have budgeted for your groceries and place that money in savings in case the transmission on your car decides to take a shit on your way home from school or something of the same nature.

[Townhallsavoy]

My question is, how is it different from any other gov't subsidy or program that many Americans and American Fortune 500 co's and even foreign companies take advantage of? We all suck from the gov't tit in some fashion. Most of us just don't like the idea of it.

True that. 

If I do this, does that mean I get invited to the billionaires' parties?

[Buzz Killington]

Also, I've been told there are some prostitutes in the Woodlawn area that will accept food stamps...so, there's that.

[WiregrassTiger]

True that. 

If I do this, does that mean I get invited to the billionaires' parties?

I may be able to swing an invitation. I'll see what I can do.

[Godfather]

What you are describing is exactly what the welfare program was designed for in the first place...a temporary solution.  I completely understand where your wife is coming from, because I think I'd feel a little dirty just cashing that check or whatever it is they get these days.  Ultimately, the question is do you let pride win or not?

Fuck pride in tha mouth.  Do what's best for you and yours.

Even if that means giving a handy to the old man who says he's not gay but has an extra $20 dollars that he needs to get rid of.

[CCTAU]

The only thing is that we have a longterm plan that will become something admirable.

So you want to punish yourself for having the balls and brains to HAVE PLAN?

But the boones farm sucking leach gets a pass because he is too shitty to have a coherent thought or plan?

Use the benefit for what it is meant to be, temporary assistance. The long term return the government will get from you far outweighs what the Rose' sucking bastard will ever contribute.

But be warned. When you walk in all white and shit, it may take a bit longer to get your benefits......

[GH2001]

It's a very personal decision. I admire your wife's attitude, at the same time, I tend to agree with you. I came to the realization a long time ago that: 1. You have to look out for yourself and your family and sometimes do things that you would probably prefer to not do in the process. and b. It is best to not give a damn what anyone thinks about you for trying to do this (I don't mean cheating, stealing or treating people like shit but you know, other stuff).

I would do it if I needed to.

This. Do it if needed and you have to in order to survive. That's the whole purpose of the program. Too bad it's been abused. I would honestly only do it to feed my kids. I can fend. Kind of like how Braddock did in Cinderella Man.

[AWK]

Fuck pride in tha mouth.  Do what's best for you and yours.

Even if that means giving a handy to the old man who says he's not gay but has an extra $20 dollars that he needs to get rid of.

HELLS FUCK YEAH!

[Tiger Wench]

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!  I agree with bottomfeeder?

Take what you have budgeted for your groceries and place that money in savings in case the transmission on your car decides to take a shit on your way home from school or something of the same nature.

This this this.  Nothing like the helpless feeling you get when there is a financial crisis.  One bad catastrophe and you could be on food stamps for reelz.

If it makes you feel better, use them for essentials only - milk, bread, peanut butter, the staples.

One suggestion tho -  if you want to splurge on a six pack of beer or a bottle of wine, make a separate trip to the store.

[Token]

If I paid taxes for any amount of time, i would sign up for them if I could.  And I'd buy pounds of peanut m&ms with them.  Just candy.  And I only use them at convenience stores as i was spending $70 dollars in gas on my 4x4 SUV.  And I'd wear a flat bill hat.