Reply #121: Only in theory.

[proudohioan]

In practice, that program is about as corrupt as they come. Ever seen Michael Moore's "Bowling for Columbine"? Welfare to Work program is touched on, and I'll tell you, Michael Moore is right on the money. I know, I used to work for a Department of Human Services in a large county. The "jobs" they train these women for? Basically flipping burgers and filling salad bars. The companies that eventually hire them pay minimum wage, often for less than 40 hours per week. On top of that, the company will get a tax credit of up to $9000 (depending on what employee's age, type of assistance and length of time on assistance) per employee. It's called a Welfare-to-Work tax credit and any employer is eligible to receive it. There are NO requirements to provide for paying a living wage.

It was truly upsetting to see these women, sent for "training" at a "non-profit" cafeteria, given duties such as cashiering and making sandwiches (they never were given any training in any of the REAL cooking, managing, bookkeeping, etc... ), then "placed" with certain select employers after their training was complete. I imagine a lot of money changed hands in this set up, and you can figure who's palms DIDN'T get greased......

Now imagine that you need to pay housing, food and child care, all while making minimum wage. Yeah, most of these women were in Section 8 housing, food stamps, Medicaid and CCAP, so that helps a bit.
Well, more than a bit.......

I am SO filled with pride at the thought of our "Free Market" at work! Ask me who I think the are biggest Welfare Queens in America.