How many of you folks feel betrayed by this government of ours? I ask because I made the mistake of doing the right thing by my family by working around 30 hours per week (in several part-time jobs) for the last 18 years whilst a single parent. I didn't get involved with anyone until the kids had grown up because I thought it best to not cause disruption whilst the kids were growing up. I set up home with a guy 3 years ago and was working full time as a janitor of a big complex. I lost my job because of spondylosis of the spine and lo and behold I can't claim Job Seekers Allowance because my N.I. contributions are not enough(apparently you have to have worked 40 hours or more for a full 2 years). To add insult to inury, the job centre won't even help me to find a different job which would suit my inability to do certain jobs because I am not registered as disabled. Is it any wonder people don't want to work if this is the way you are treated. I am so angry and frustrated.
