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Originally Posted by gizmo980
First of all, it's not "free money" - you're only entitled if you work a certain number of months/years, earned a certain amount, didn't quit or get fired, and (although this is debated) if you've paid into benefits yourself. And most people on UI actually need the money to survive, after suddenly losing a job through no fault of their own. If you got laid off tomorrow, I'd bet money you'd be filing for these benefits within a day.
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You better believe it. When I lost my job, I didn't go home, I went straight to the unemployment office. I think I was there in less than 30 minutes.