9-5 grind job
being depressed at a monday morning
waiting for friday to arrive
knowing that having children that was forced upon you by societal expectations
which then end up costing hundred of thousands
having to buy a bigger house etc for them
you end up having more expenses
which means you end up being trapped in a job you hate as you cant afford to leave.
The above doesnt apply to me but I can appreciate how it could to many.
personally I went self employed 10 years ago and went from 5 1/2 days a week to 1-2 days a week for the same income, blood pressure went from 195 to 110
modern expenses and expectations can lead to huge financial stress and unhappiness
i think the idea of UBI meaning that the 500 can cover basic expenses
so that those sick, or unhappy in work can can a break, reskill, go to college etc and be in a better place sunds a good idea.
its a safety net. bit like SEISS and furlough...
id be happy to have 20% tax starting at a lower amount rather than 12.5k if it meant £500/month UBI
it wouldnt change my spending habits at all.
I know a lot of other people who would simply be able to sleep better having less worries
which would have a nock on to reducing burden on healthcare system etc.
if you didnt need to prove looking for work to get £500 UBI rather than jobseekers allowance
you wouldnt need to visit doll office to be demeaned and get chastised for not looking for work.
people who need the money would still want jobs tho, as people want their sky sports and starbucks..
but for people who want bread, baby formula and essentials, it could mean a lot
UBI is interesting concept.