Craig Report post Posted August 29, 2016 Lately I have been trying to get on a pension for a broken back. I was asked by the employment officer to apply. After jumping through hoops , and spending money I dont have, they have rejected the application. So here is where I stand, I can no longer work for insurance reasons ( not fit for work ) , do not qualify for pension, and if I cash in my superannuation they will tax it at 40%. The government even made me drive over 250km to be assessed and on the way home I got a speeding ticket for 170 bucks. I earn just $330 per week. This has put me way back and into a corner. All of this is not my choice but is just what I have to do, I try to stay positive but it is hard. I was a tradesman earning a high salary, I dont miss it much but I wish I could get out of this shit situation. Why do the rich kick you when you are down ? I am trying not to build hate or anger but it is very testing time for me. I have always put others before myself , helped even when I was not much better off myself. Any thoughts because I have none left. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Report post Posted September 1, 2016 Walt , this has been normal for me for over two years now. I fought the law and the law kicked my butt. I am working out how to break away and make changes . I keep working on myself and when the opportunity arises , I will certainly act on it. Takes more than that to keep me down, I am a fighter , that's fore sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Report post Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) This has turned out to be one of those life long suppressed anger type of things. Edited September 6, 2016 by Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
