I know it's possible to end up paying back some of the EI you use, but I've never been in a position where I had to worry about it so I didn't pay much attention - I was too busy figuring out which day I should start my mat leave for maximum benefit. :)

I have a feeling that people who cheat the system are in the minority almost everywhere. There is such thing as generational welfare, but it's rarer than the detractors like to think. But it's hard to come up with any numbers to support that. It may be simply that I'm overly trusting.

You're welcome to read my journal, but I'd like to know a handle by which to think of you - real name or not doesn't matter.