Several states cancel unemployment benefits boost

[Anonymous]

It’s now confirmed -

Alabama
Arizona
Montana
South Carolina
Arkansas

https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2021/05/governor-kay-ivey-announces-end-of-participation-in-all-federal-pandemic-unemployment-compensation-programs/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who is arguing they are “lazy” or “entitled” have no clue what’s happening in the job market right now.

The hours are very unpredictable. You could work 40 hours this week, but get cut to 10 hours next week. Unemployment is much more stable. It’s also a beast to get into the unemployment system. My mom was laid off from her hotel job in Southern California and it took her two months to finally get unemployment funds. She lived off savings until she could get the money from the state. Further, her unemployment automatically expired at the end of March 2021 (it’s good for you one year) and her renewal application with the state has been canceled twice. It’s so much easier to just remain in the system and get a consistent benefits check.

Laid off Employees are being 100% rational right now. So many business owners are sketchy about pay, benefits, and hours right now. They will promise stability and cut down your hours without warning. And if you even get paid for 5 hours, you don’t qualify for unemployment.

Sorry, but most business owners are acting shady.

“Most business owners are acting shady?” Pure speculation on your part. And rationalization.

Maybe those on unemployment are acting rationally. Which is why the unemployment boost needs to be ended. So the “rational” choice is to go back and work.

My brother works for Trader Joe's. His hours each week are all over the place. He desperately wants 40+ hours a week as ge has a family, and has asked for morning hours so he can be home with his kids and was told they could accommodate him. He was on unemployment which took him over 4 months of calling multiple people to try and collect and let them know he accepted a new job. Guess what? He gets between 20-35 hours a week and is constantly scheduled for evening work causing him to pay a sitter to watch his kids when they are back from school. He wishes he stayed on unemployment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s now confirmed -

Alabama
Arizona
Montana
South Carolina
Arkansas

https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2021/05/governor-kay-ivey-announces-end-of-participation-in-all-federal-pandemic-unemployment-compensation-programs/

Mississippi just joined as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who is arguing they are “lazy” or “entitled” have no clue what’s happening in the job market right now.

The hours are very unpredictable. You could work 40 hours this week, but get cut to 10 hours next week. Unemployment is much more stable. It’s also a beast to get into the unemployment system. My mom was laid off from her hotel job in Southern California and it took her two months to finally get unemployment funds. She lived off savings until she could get the money from the state. Further, her unemployment automatically expired at the end of March 2021 (it’s good for you one year) and her renewal application with the state has been canceled twice. It’s so much easier to just remain in the system and get a consistent benefits check.

Laid off Employees are being 100% rational right now. So many business owners are sketchy about pay, benefits, and hours right now. They will promise stability and cut down your hours without warning. And if you even get paid for 5 hours, you don’t qualify for unemployment.

Sorry, but most business owners are acting shady.

“Most business owners are acting shady?” Pure speculation on your part. And rationalization.

Maybe those on unemployment are acting rationally. Which is why the unemployment boost needs to be ended. So the “rational” choice is to go back and work.

My brother works for Trader Joe's. His hours each week are all over the place. He desperately wants 40+ hours a week as ge has a family, and has asked for morning hours so he can be home with his kids and was told they could accommodate him. He was on unemployment which took him over 4 months of calling multiple people to try and collect and let them know he accepted a new job. Guess what? He gets between 20-35 hours a week and is constantly scheduled for evening work causing him to pay a sitter to watch his kids when they are back from school. He wishes he stayed on unemployment.

And I thought TJ was considered a good employer? Imagine KFC…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s now confirmed -

Alabama
Arizona
Montana
South Carolina
Arkansas

https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2021/05/governor-kay-ivey-announces-end-of-participation-in-all-federal-pandemic-unemployment-compensation-programs/

Mississippi just joined as well.

Economic dynamos every one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who is arguing they are “lazy” or “entitled” have no clue what’s happening in the job market right now.

The hours are very unpredictable. You could work 40 hours this week, but get cut to 10 hours next week. Unemployment is much more stable. It’s also a beast to get into the unemployment system. My mom was laid off from her hotel job in Southern California and it took her two months to finally get unemployment funds. She lived off savings until she could get the money from the state. Further, her unemployment automatically expired at the end of March 2021 (it’s good for you one year) and her renewal application with the state has been canceled twice. It’s so much easier to just remain in the system and get a consistent benefits check.

Laid off Employees are being 100% rational right now. So many business owners are sketchy about pay, benefits, and hours right now. They will promise stability and cut down your hours without warning. And if you even get paid for 5 hours, you don’t qualify for unemployment.

Sorry, but most business owners are acting shady.

“Most business owners are acting shady?” Pure speculation on your part. And rationalization.

Maybe those on unemployment are acting rationally. Which is why the unemployment boost needs to be ended. So the “rational” choice is to go back and work.

My brother works for Trader Joe's. His hours each week are all over the place. He desperately wants 40+ hours a week as ge has a family, and has asked for morning hours so he can be home with his kids and was told they could accommodate him. He was on unemployment which took him over 4 months of calling multiple people to try and collect and let them know he accepted a new job. Guess what? He gets between 20-35 hours a week and is constantly scheduled for evening work causing him to pay a sitter to watch his kids when they are back from school. He wishes he stayed on unemployment.

Why can't your nieces and nephews watch themselves?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who is arguing they are “lazy” or “entitled” have no clue what’s happening in the job market right now.

The hours are very unpredictable. You could work 40 hours this week, but get cut to 10 hours next week. Unemployment is much more stable. It’s also a beast to get into the unemployment system. My mom was laid off from her hotel job in Southern California and it took her two months to finally get unemployment funds. She lived off savings until she could get the money from the state. Further, her unemployment automatically expired at the end of March 2021 (it’s good for you one year) and her renewal application with the state has been canceled twice. It’s so much easier to just remain in the system and get a consistent benefits check.

Laid off Employees are being 100% rational right now. So many business owners are sketchy about pay, benefits, and hours right now. They will promise stability and cut down your hours without warning. And if you even get paid for 5 hours, you don’t qualify for unemployment.

Sorry, but most business owners are acting shady.

“Most business owners are acting shady?” Pure speculation on your part. And rationalization.

Maybe those on unemployment are acting rationally. Which is why the unemployment boost needs to be ended. So the “rational” choice is to go back and work.

My brother works for Trader Joe's. His hours each week are all over the place. He desperately wants 40+ hours a week as ge has a family, and has asked for morning hours so he can be home with his kids and was told they could accommodate him. He was on unemployment which took him over 4 months of calling multiple people to try and collect and let them know he accepted a new job. Guess what? He gets between 20-35 hours a week and is constantly scheduled for evening work causing him to pay a sitter to watch his kids when they are back from school. He wishes he stayed on unemployment.

And I thought TJ was considered a good employer? Imagine KFC…

They are in many ways, good benefits, but in his case, he had certain requirements that they couldn't meet after telling him they could.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are so many jobs available, and they won’t be filled when sitting home collecting unemployment is an option.

This. Vaccines are available. No worries xcuse fir an adult to get out and find a job. May not be their first choice, but time to re enter the world.

+2

My cousin is making more money sitting at home (from federal and state benefits) than if she got off the couch and reported to work each day. There's no incentive.

She, and I'm assuming thousands of others, are in the same boat, hence the countless job opportunities and employers scrambling to fill jobs especially as "normal" (and seasonal) jobs are insight.

And she's vax'd so she really has no excuse.

+100

Why do you think that reflects poorly on her, rather than the low wage employer's taking advantage of people? She did the math and made the smart choice. The one time the system shakes out to advantage workers, psychos like you are chomping at the bit to see them relegated back to serfdom.

[Anonymous]

Lots of white collar people have this misconception of how stable these service industry jobs are. It’s not like the old days. They have scheduling systems now to ensure max profitability, but also makes employees work less then full time hours (usually so the fewest possible get benefits). And they schedule you on a variety of shifts so you can’t even take a second job to get more hours, or god forbid need consistent child care. Even worse is being in a tipped job since tips are down you end up making minimum wage. The smart, not lazy, move is to stay on unemployment if the wage is even close because it is also consistent and no need to juggle childcare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So what. That’s what the people in those states voted for and continue to vote for. Clearly it’s what the leaders and voters want so why is this news?

Feel the same way about blue states and cities, New York, Baltimore, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles .... could go on and on. You got what you voted for, enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of white collar people have this misconception of how stable these service industry jobs are. It’s not like the old days. They have scheduling systems now to ensure max profitability, but also makes employees work less then full time hours (usually so the fewest possible get benefits). And they schedule you on a variety of shifts so you can’t even take a second job to get more hours, or god forbid need consistent child care. Even worse is being in a tipped job since tips are down you end up making minimum wage. The smart, not lazy, move is to stay on unemployment if the wage is even close because it is also consistent and no need to juggle childcare.

The lack of stability in minimum wage jobs preceded Covid. If these people desire more stability, they can pursue higher education or a trade. Progressives need to stop infantilizing people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of white collar people have this misconception of how stable these service industry jobs are. It’s not like the old days. They have scheduling systems now to ensure max profitability, but also makes employees work less then full time hours (usually so the fewest possible get benefits). And they schedule you on a variety of shifts so you can’t even take a second job to get more hours, or god forbid need consistent child care. Even worse is being in a tipped job since tips are down you end up making minimum wage. The smart, not lazy, move is to stay on unemployment if the wage is even close because it is also consistent and no need to juggle childcare.

The lack of stability in minimum wage jobs preceded Covid. If these people desire more stability, they can pursue higher education or a trade. Progressives need to stop infantilizing people.

Being a waiter is not a minimum wage job in most major metros, but now it may be! They are making the smart choice, less customers equals less tips and even worse shift cuts. All so the boss can still make bank but screw the employees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of white collar people have this misconception of how stable these service industry jobs are. It’s not like the old days. They have scheduling systems now to ensure max profitability, but also makes employees work less then full time hours (usually so the fewest possible get benefits). And they schedule you on a variety of shifts so you can’t even take a second job to get more hours, or god forbid need consistent child care. Even worse is being in a tipped job since tips are down you end up making minimum wage. The smart, not lazy, move is to stay on unemployment if the wage is even close because it is also consistent and no need to juggle childcare.

The lack of stability in minimum wage jobs preceded Covid. If these people desire more stability, they can pursue higher education or a trade. Progressives need to stop infantilizing people.

Being a waiter is not a minimum wage job in most major metros, but now it may be! They are making the smart choice, less customers equals less tips and even worse shift cuts. All so the boss can still make bank but screw the employees.

I don't blame workers for taking advantage of the situation. I mean, people love free stuff, particularly money. But, for Biden to pretend that increased unemployment benefits have no effect on people's willingness to work is pure fantasy or ignorance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who is arguing they are “lazy” or “entitled” have no clue what’s happening in the job market right now.

The hours are very unpredictable. You could work 40 hours this week, but get cut to 10 hours next week. Unemployment is much more stable. It’s also a beast to get into the unemployment system. My mom was laid off from her hotel job in Southern California and it took her two months to finally get unemployment funds. She lived off savings until she could get the money from the state. Further, her unemployment automatically expired at the end of March 2021 (it’s good for you one year) and her renewal application with the state has been canceled twice. It’s so much easier to just remain in the system and get a consistent benefits check.

Laid off Employees are being 100% rational right now. So many business owners are sketchy about pay, benefits, and hours right now. They will promise stability and cut down your hours without warning. And if you even get paid for 5 hours, you don’t qualify for unemployment.

Sorry, but most business owners are acting shady.

“Most business owners are acting shady?” Pure speculation on your part. And rationalization.

Maybe those on unemployment are acting rationally. Which is why the unemployment boost needs to be ended. So the “rational” choice is to go back and work.

My brother works for Trader Joe's. His hours each week are all over the place. He desperately wants 40+ hours a week as ge has a family, and has asked for morning hours so he can be home with his kids and was told they could accommodate him. He was on unemployment which took him over 4 months of calling multiple people to try and collect and let them know he accepted a new job. Guess what? He gets between 20-35 hours a week and is constantly scheduled for evening work causing him to pay a sitter to watch his kids when they are back from school. He wishes he stayed on unemployment.

Why can't your nieces and nephews watch themselves?

The stupid is strong with this one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are so many jobs available, and they won’t be filled when sitting home collecting unemployment is an option.

This. Vaccines are available. No worries xcuse fir an adult to get out and find a job. May not be their first choice, but time to re enter the world.

+2

My cousin is making more money sitting at home (from federal and state benefits) than if she got off the couch and reported to work each day. There's no incentive.

She, and I'm assuming thousands of others, are in the same boat, hence the countless job opportunities and employers scrambling to fill jobs especially as "normal" (and seasonal) jobs are insight.

And she's vax'd so she really has no excuse.

Why do you think that reflects poorly on her, rather than the low wage employer's taking advantage of people? She did the math and made the smart choice. The one time the system shakes out to advantage workers, psychos like you are chomping at the bit to see them relegated back to serfdom.

Serfdom... perfect reference.

Speaking of serfdom -- have you watched "The Great" on Hulu yet?

It's amazing.
https://youtu.be/rjO_xBGvrPI