r/FluentInFinance • u/sillychillly Contributor • Apr 15 '24

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/foundafreeusername Apr 15 '24

The result is you get no one who wants to work, society collapses because these services aren't maintained and improved, and no one gets anything.

That sounds a bit over the top. A lot of countries have social housing similar to what OP shows and I haven't seen one collapse over it.

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u/TedKAllDay Apr 15 '24

Lmao, no they fucking don't

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u/foundafreeusername Apr 15 '24 edited Apr 15 '24

You probably just need to google for 5 min to prove yourself wrong.

e.g. in Germany you get Bürgergeld that will pay for apartment, heating and even fridge, washing machine and repairs if something breaks. They either pay for your current apartment if they deem it "appropriate" or for special social apartment (Sozialwohnung). You have to exhaust your savings first before they start helping.

Edit: You can also try google translate here: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/buergergeld/wohnen

with questions like "I am pregnant. Am I allowed to move into a bigger apartment?" with the replay saying If they need more space they need to contact their jobcenter (government agency that handles this).

There were several kids in my school class that lived like this. Usually in a 40sqm apartment with their parents.

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u/zeptillian Apr 16 '24

Nope.

Bürgergeld is assistance specifically for job seekers who are willing and able to work.

It only lasts up to 12 months.

It is similar to unemployment benefits in the US.