ema bonus

[Dan2nd]

because my parents earn more than £30,810 I have to work to pay for things I need a bit unfair I think... I don't know if you get a EMA bonus this Easter but I am getting one from work =]

[Mrs.McCall]

I didn't get any EMA this week... i presume this is because it was good friday hence a bank holiday?

[You]

I didn't get any EMA this week... i presume this is because it was good friday hence a bank holiday?

I got mine on Thursday...

Anyway, they say you can earn up to £500 in bonuses? January, June and if you go back for a second year... that's £300, where are the other two?

[Ostinato]

Bonuses?

As if you don't get enough of our flipping money as it is. :rolleyes:

[Neversoft]

Bonuses?

As if you don't get enough of our flipping money as it is. :rolleyes:

Seriously, who says no to free money? I don't get why you guys are so mad about us getting money. It's not like you'd say no if you could get ema.

[Ostinato]

Seriously, who says no to free money? I don't get why you guys are so mad about us getting money. It's not like you'd say no if you could get ema.

Lol well obviously not. That's the thing though, the reason we are mad is because it's different standards for different people. I go to school/college/uni and do the exact some amount of work and time as everyone else - should it shoudl be given to everyone or no-one. They don't take into consideration family size either. My parents may earn 30,000 yeh - but what if I have 8 baby brothers and sisters? That no way evens out that I will be getting funded fairly.

I'm not in any way trying to blame the individuals - it's the government that is the problem.

It's a completely unfair system and I'm not even going to get into a discussion about how completely wrong it all is, lol. If you wanna know my opinion in detail, look through my previous posts ;P

[alexxxxx]

i'm against EMA in some circumstances.

my mate gets tonnes of money for EMA cause he's autistic, he gets loadsa money a week, tonnes of bonuses (enough to buy himself top-end PS3s, 360s and Wiis). And y'know what? He lives in 750k+ house and his parents are loaded. Why is EMA needed here?

I don't need EMA. I have enough money. I think it's a good idea for those that NEED it. Why are bonuses given out? Why is money given for completed coursework? Makes no sense to me, it's to pay for the maintenance of your education. AKA Stationary, Bus Passes, Food, Essential trips.

[Blue]

To be fair, some people really do need it

but what if I have 8 baby brothers and sisters?

Thats what child benefits is there for, a bloody confusing system set-up by our confusing government

[StripedTiger]

EMA is there to spend on getting so school, and affording school stationary, dinners and supplies. It shouldnt really be spent on things lik mp3, ipods, 360s etc. If his parents cant afford the essentials for school, why the hell should he be getting all the top gaming gear?

[Frodo13.]

Yup - I spend my EMA on clothes, PS3 games etc. Not alot anyone can do about it really