Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.
SICK NOTE
I've lost two fingers - so type with the others
I've lost an arm - so you've got another one
I've lost a leg - here's a crutch
I have IBS - we'll give you a colostomy
My head's falling off - we'll sew it back on
"But Doctor........
"Look the Government says you have to go back to work!"
The powers that be here have decided they want as many people as possible off Invalidity Benefit and back to work or on Job Seekers Allowance, which will save the Government a fortune. Granted there are malingerers who could be working, but a lot of people are truly unfit to work and they will be a lot worse off. As usual it will be the honest people who suffer! This won't affect me but I know people that it will affect badly.
25 comments:
Powerful 55 my friend and so true. It is as always the few who spoil it for the mass. Well done. Have a great Friday. :)
the many pay for the misdeeds of the few. sorry to hear. nicely done 55. hope you have a great weekend!
Why is it that the folks who need it most are rare the ones who actually receive help?
Great 55! Yes, you're right - the honest will get unfairly punished as usual.
It's like a regular ritual: a party spouts off about 'scroungers'. The Daily Mail feels good for a while. Everyone thinks something is being done ... and another media diversion is over, making those in genuine need of IB worry. But nothing much will actually be done. It can't be - not if we want to remain a civilised country.
You've taken a sensitive subject and in 55 words made it palatable to read. Still, very sad situation and all too true.
My 55 is posted here.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Chef Kar
That's a very clever way to make a political statement.
Death and mayhem in my 55 HERE.
I guess this story is true all over the world eh Ake?
Excellent 55 My Dear!
I can always count on you for quality and fun.
You Rock!!
Have a Stellar Week-End....G
Harder for disability here, also!
Wow! Your government acts like ours. The good , honest people always lose.
Very good 55
I have finished my 55.
You’ll find it
HERE.
.
But it’s a groaner.
you come up with some great sick notes!! I love your 55!! mines up too
oh no! now i guess ours will follow suit soon! more for them, right?
smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoox
When times are tough, things done for the greater good must prevail ...our version of Job Seekers Allowance is called Unemployment Insurance into which we pay tax money so when we are unemployed we can collect a stipend to help us manage .. alas because so many are unemployed, the length of time one can claim benefits has been shortened......
Yes it always happens that way doesn't it Thom :(
Thankyou Brian and welcome. :)
Oh if only we had the answer to that one Quilly!
It's always the way isn't it Dumdad?
I hope the powers that be really think this one through Anthony.
Thankyou and welcome Chef Kar, yes it is sad but true.
Cheers Nessa x
Sad isn't it G-man? Glad you liked it hon. x
I think it's the same everywhere Buff!
Governments - BAH! Dr. John
Thanks Clean and Crazy you're very kind. x
No doubt Bee!
Ours is paid to even those who haven't paid any in Daryl. Then when those who have paid in need it they can't get it! :(
BRAVA, Akelamalu!
And as Dr John shared in his comment...
...your goverment acts alot like ours.
The only difference is that you have pay, in order to receive.
As usual, your Flash 55's are BRILLIANT!
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend, m'dear!
X
Doesn't get any more honest than this.
ha ha ha... and so cruel, so real!!! Great 55
It's the malingerers that ruin it for the truly disabled; it's a shame that so many people prefer to scam the programs that are there to offer assistance but some people have no sense of conscience at all.
I think it's rarely the programs that are the problem. It comes back to people...the people who administer the programs and the people who sometimes take advantage of the benefits.
But maybe if everyone was honest then we wouldn't need so many programs to help people.
akelamalu: oh sweetie...this one is powerful. I see your point.
People here in the states that have government jobs don't work. I've tried calling them...no one ever answers...so I assume no on is ever there. :)
have a fab weekend honey.
xxx
Great #55 as always!!!
♥ & ((hugs))
bindi
I'vce worked with people who were perfectly capable of work who were on disability and people who could not possibly hold down a job who couldn't get on disability. It's a broken system.
What a great 55 and too true these days. Our children's services have been cut again this week---it's not like they've become less autistic, but it seems that eventually they'll cut us right down to nothing.
You wrote it just like it feels!
Well said!
Here's wishing you a wonderful weekend, sans government interference.
I think Governments are all of a certain mindset Ron. Have you noticed though theie rules only apply to us?
Welcome Ofira and thankyou. :)
Thanks Dule x
That's it exactly Linda! Some people have no conscience - including the politicians!
You are so right Trav but how can we get to that situation?
:(
I know what you mean Spiky!
Thanks Bindi xx
It is definitely a broken system SAW - I too know both sorts of people. :(
Exactly Susan - as always the people who really need the help can't get it.
Cheers Hope :)
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