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redwood66|1405022043|3710752 said:I chose the shortest time possible by getting another job within 2 months.
I feel bad for your friends and don't wish that on anyone. If someone truly needs help then they need it. But if there are no jobs where you are then you might have to move right? If you cannot get your dream job then you might have to take something else. I can understand a fast food place not hiring someone with an MBA to flip burgers. But I have seen the high percentage of people who take advantage of a system that allows it to happen.
Guess I am not as tolerant as all of you.
I wish I was talking about dream jobs - I literally mean any job. One friend did end up moving for a job in another state, but the other 2 were geographically tied to the area through spouse's job (aka health insurance). I absolutely acknowledge there are scammers and lazy people, I'm just saying I think honest people trying to get by are far and away the majority of those utilizing government benefits. I don't think I'm "tolerant" -- I think I'm kind and believe people are inherently good.