I just want to know what is your opinion on people who's on social welfare but spends their money like they're millionaires (on unecessary items such as iPad, branded items, iPhone, Beats etc)
I don't mean to offend anyone but I just want opinions on this.
I have a friend that is on social welfare. Dad was a bus driver. Mother is a housewife. Dad hasn't worked in 5 months because of his "sore back" but doesn't have a problem with sitting in front of the tv for 3 hours straight on eBay. *sigh* I want your opinion on this. Do you think it's okay to live like that? And if you're wondering if they're just loaded I'm telling you they're not. They couldn't pay their rent but then my friend tells me she bought jeans and shorts worth €150 and got a new iPad. And her dad was okay with it because she always buys branded clothes and doesn't shop in "cheap" shops in like Penneys.
I have this urge to tell her "STOP! YOURE ON SOCIAL WELFARE! WHY ARE YOU SPENDING MONEY ON DISCRETIONARY ITEMS AND SUFFER TO PAY RENT BY THE END OF THE MONTH?" It just sucks seeing how someone can live like this. I don't know it's none of my business but. Just wow! My first time seeing someone like this. What do you think? Is it okay to live like that? What do you think about to is?
Added (1). Tom: I don't mean all people on social welfare I mean the ones that spend their money like millionaires when they can't even afford to pay the basic things like rent yet choose to buy expensive things like branded clothes etc.
and yes a free iPhone with a phone plan ain't really a luxury however if you are in a poor state would you choose a Nokia block for €10 a month of would you still choose an iPhone for €60 a month? I'm talking about the people who would choose the iPhone and not prioritize something more necessary.