I am aware of the existence of seasonal work. However off season income is the individual’s responsibility not that of the Canadian taxpayer. The income derived during the season of work should be apportioned to last until the next work period begins.

In some areas of Canada and in certains types of jobs (like the fish or forest or tourist industries), it is impossible to find work in the “off-season”. It is accepted, because these types of jobs are a necessity. In a simplified example, you wouldn’t want fishermen to leave those areas and leave those jobs, because then it would mean having no fish on the market. So, yes unemployment benefits are ment for unfortunate times, but also for certain sectors of the economy that function only part-time.

I just have a problem with Kim’s comment. During the 5 months of collecting unemployment at the taxpayers expense perhaps her husband should be finding a job. UI is for unfortunate times when an individual is out of work, not a substantial portion of annual income each and every year.

AshB – have you discovered ravelry.com yet? I’m a part of the Western Canada Oddball Baby Blanket group that makes blankets (like a chain letter – work on a section, and pass it on!) for Foothills NICU in Calgary, Alberta. We are from all over BC and AB, but I know there are other similar groups out there.

You provide the yarn for your section, and pay to mail it to the next knitter. It’s a great yarn stash-buster and a chance to work try out stitches you don’t necessarily want to commit to an entire project.

Here’s the blog one of our members graciously manages: http://wcobbs.blogspot.com/

Thank you!

I am happy to report that as of a week ago, I have completely paid off my visa and my LOC. And now when I do put money on either my visa or our joint visa, I pay it off either by payday (paid every 2 weeks) or by month-end at very least!!

Thanks Gail, you ROCK!!!

I’m really considering buying Gail’s new book; I own a woman of Independent Means and think this second book would be a nice addition in my collection.

Gail, will you be interested in doing a show to promote good spending habits? I mean, yes, TILL DEBT is fun because a lot of people relate to it, Princess I am sure is going to be great to see how some spoil brats spent money, but what about a show where people LEARN how do manage money?

It could be special shows on Mortgages, Retirement, and regular real life. I would love to see something like that done by you.

In this way you will have a full circle…. how people got to debt (Till Debt), how people spent like crazy (Princess)… and how people should manage money from an early age (New-Amazing-Gail-Show).

BIG HUG TO YOU!
Emil