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Do Americans not receive unemployment benefit? Or are unmarried single women with children the only people eligible for government assistance?
To the OP - few people choose unemployment as a lifestyle. In the UK, you get a very small amount to live on - just enough to buy food, and even then it's a struggle. I have no doubt in my mind that you're very unhappy with your current situation and want to find a job. It's hard, when you have been unemployed for a certain amount of time - and it's easy to give up after a while, because you feel like no matter what you do, it's just not effective. But you'll find something eventually. You're only 21 and you have many, many years of working ahead of you.
U.S. unemployment benefits require having had a job.
OP says the only job he/she had was a "temporary" job with a county work program. Temporary jobs, like seasonal work, do not qualify for unemployment benefits in the U.S.
What state gives "welfare" to an able bodied, childless, unemployed, not in school, 21 year old and does so for 2 years?
Seem the OP has a flair for fiction.
New York State, when you tell them if you go 'home' you're going to either be kicked out and homeless, or be forcibly committed. Which (I believed, at the time) was my actual situation. I understood it to be my only chance at making some sort of change in my life. Maybe it was a terrible decision. I'm stuck with it now.
Since when is assistance only for single mothers?
I've only received benefits for one year, not even. I'm desperate to get off it soon, which is making this joblessness so distressing.
Given all the constraints you are facing, I'm wondering if Job Corps might be the best option for you- it won't cost you anything, will provide you a place to live, will help you train for a job, and you are in the right age group.
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New York State, when you tell them if you go 'home' you're going to either be kicked out and homeless, or be forcibly committed. Which (I believed, at the time) was my actual situation. I understood it to be my only chance at making some sort of change in my life. Maybe it was a terrible decision. I'm stuck with it now.
Since when is assistance only for single mothers?
I've only received benefits for one year, not even. I'm desperate to get off it soon, which is making this joblessness so distressing.
What is the name of this benefit program?
You are an adult. Parents are not required to support their adult children.
SNAP ( food stamps) are limited to 3 months in any 3 year time for able bodied, non-senior qualifying adults.
You are an adult. Parents are not required to support their adult children.
SNAP ( food stamps) are limited to 3 months in any 3 year time for able bodied, non-senior qualifying adults.
Yes, I know they're not. Homelessness, however, can land one in a social services office.
Huh? I've renewed several times.
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Given all the constraints you are facing, I'm wondering if Job Corps might be the best option for you- it won't cost you anything, will provide you a place to live, will help you train for a job, and you are in the right age group.
No, the military already has enough lazy and mentally weak millennials in ranks already.
Do you really want another depressed, anxious, unemployable quitter to have easy access to live rounds and the means to propel them? Most likely they would only be a danger to themselves, but it would be a disaster if they decided to murder their brothers in arms due to their own depression.
I saw plenty of people who fit this and similar descriptions when I went through training and while it's a good thing half of them get weeded out (or simply quit which seems to be a pattern with this one), but there are plenty who make it through too, and that's a shame.
The only constructive ideas I have at the moment are to join some sort of hippie commune. At least then she won't have to feel bad about stealing MY tax dollars through welfare abuse.
Or maybe do some Yoga. There are a couple of places in this country where she can work for the right to stay on the facility, and maybe in a couple decades could become a Swami or some such thing. At least she'd be happy once her Chakrams get aligned.
Hey OP, first of all college isn't for everyone. In fact it is a horrible decision for many and causes huge economic problems for them when they get their bachelors degree, and are working jobs where no college is required.
1. You first need to find out what you like to do. Don't give me the lazy answer of nothing. Everyone likes to do something.
2. Once you figure out what you are leaning towards, you need to look for a career that works in that area. For instance, lets say you like animals. Ok, then you look for Vet. Tech. Because of your income, you will qualify for full financial aid for state technical schools. In fact you may not have to pay a single dime. This is the best path in the long run, not getting a job you hate, and then be economically stuck with.
3. Most charities will arrange for transportation for volunteers. This is how you build skills and interpersonal relationships. Dog shelters are need dog walkers and people to clean the kennels. Habitat for Humanity needs general laborers to build low income housing, and clean public places. Use your internet skills and call everyone in your area. The best way to build yourself is by helping others. You need to get out of your rut.
My sister was very similar to you. She dropped out of high school due to mental issues. She seemed to be in a loop of getting a job and getting fired. She eventually went to school and is a Vet. Tech. That is the reason I mentioned it. She loves working with animals and the Vet. she works for is like a mother to her. She has a great relationship at work and is doing fine.
You need to figure out what you like, and then use the situation you are in to your advantage.
I've tried things like advertising services (cleaning, yardwork) on Craigslist. No one answers. And transport is a problem.
I made my living on Craigslist for years, using a truck I paid $800 for. You have a long list of excuses and you seem to be reminding yourself what they are. Other people try, and succeed. I agree with the previous statement, hunger is a good motivator. Some people just have a lower "bottom" than others. Hope you find your bottom soon.
*Sigh* Why do so many people suggest the military for people who don't have their **** together, like it's reform school and will change the persons life.
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He doesn't have a perm mental problem, he has a temporary psych issue because of his circumstances. You would be too if you are under these conditions, his problem can be corrected with the right environment change.
You clearly have NO understanding of the actual enlistment process.
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