Published on 12, July, 2020
Don't know how many of you have heard about the small trial of this? Its only a few people but they are given a no questions asked payment of £1600pm for two years on the trial.
I am sure I am not the old one whi thinks this would massivley change their life? I work 38 hours a week and only take home about £1850pm, and every one of those hours is a total slog and a battle againt ASD. I would take 6 months-1 year off and then probably do some voulenteer work doing something I love. Sadly I can't see it coming in any time soon but his would be a game changer for anybody with mental heath issues and physical disabilities. Of course that works as long as there is not massive inflation to go with it and prices remain stable.
What are your thoughts?
Rob
I'm a huge fan of UBI. It would save on social services, reduce government bloat, and provide for autonomy. People could take time off from work when they feel it is appropriate, either for medical reasons, mentally recover, or find more fulfilling jobs in which they would contribute more effectively. Companies would improve also as their employees would be happier in jobs they freely sought out without financial pressure. As an American, this would have to be paired with universal healthcare of course.