I work hard and support myself.

Where is the record that would support this? Where is the hard work that would be done? It's a big increase to go up 4% in the utility. These are increases that are 10% or above. These are not inconsequential.

You're allowed to work hard and have good things and do good things.

There is no substitute for hard work.

Change is such hard work.

Work hard; be ethical.