On Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:50:40 +0000 (GMT), Dave Plowman (News)
wrote:

In article ,
JNugent wrote:
The difference between a pensioner and an unemployed worker is that the
pensioner's position can confidently be expected to last for the rest of
their life (winning the Lottery excepted). It is as good as it is ever
going to get (save for that Lottery).

Plenty OAPs work too. Perhaps part time. And not always through choice.

I doubt there are many in their 70s and older with a job.


Unemployed workers are in a different position: they can improve their
economic position by getting a job, or working harder, or getting a
better job. Their current position is not "as good as it gets".

Not quite sure how that matters when it's a question of providing someone
with enough money to live on. Unless you really do believe there are vast
numbers who choose to be truly unemployed. As opposed to those who claim
benefit while working for cash, etc.

You do understand that unemployment benefit is supposed to be a stop-
gap, to hold you over just until you get another job?