VAT at 25%?!

[Prep28]

I think all of us are here because we recognise that relying on the state in a shtf situation is not really an option (cf Katrina, Greece etc). By starting to think about preparedness for adverse situations, we learn skills/pick up advice that makes us much more resourceful and self-reliant day-to-day. If my work ran out tomorrow I would know how to find more work & make enough money to keep going. I don't resent the fact that I earn a low wage - I love what I do and see it as a positive choice and my needs/wants are fairly minimal. I'm freelance and maybe that is a way for people who feel resentful towards employers to go as it gives you the freedom to choose when/if to work. Do a good job and you'll get re-hired. Simple really. Possibly finding myself out of work is all the more reason to have a three month supply of food etc as well as stocking up in case of VAT increases. However, it won't happen as I can make money from thin air when pushed and can always find work.