How WFF puts me off working

Working for families is great for those families, like mine, that are eligible for a wee bit, even if it is a bit inefficient to pay taxes and then get this bit back.

The main issue I've been having with it on a personal level is that it discourages me from working. Even a bit of part time work would mean that we'd get a reduction in our WFF. And then factoring in childcare and transportation costs makes working seem foolish. I think it is important for my baby to be cared for by his parents, so hurrying back to full-time work isn't something I want to do. I've done spreadsheets to work out my breakeven point and employment when you have a baby is all just too much work for too little reward.

I guess in a way this means that families are actually encouraged to spend time together, because it isn't worth doing overtime or part time work if you can get money for doing nothing.