IguanasEveryday
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I was able to get on unemployment 2 weeks before the wave of layoffs, and am a part of only 34% of people in Ohio to get actual cash in their hands from unemployment.
I want to say I feel lucky, but I can't seem to feel it while so many people are out there risking everything, going broke, stressing out while I am home and safe.
Northernwest
Nice. If you can spend the extra cash or invest. Maybe take out form a ma and pa place.
Mayokopp
Hey you know what? I'm glad for you and I think there's no reason to feel bad. Stay safe @OP
TheShoelace
I hit the jackpot. refinanced my house for 3.375 and no payment till June. 3200 from taxes b/c we overpay. 2400 stim. And escrow back
StryderX
I like I'm sure a lot of people are hoping for this.
ElbowDeepInASeahorse
senefen
Your government should be feeling guilty, not you.
CanuckleheadCan
You did not manifest this situation. Roll with it and enjoy.
Noctourn
My province cut funding for my job rather than make use of us. So now we get government money to do nothing rather than work online
RedLanternGrodd
Don't feel guilty. I'm waiting on UI to pay bills and eat. It's what's it's there for. Little guy got a break for once
parasP6rsas
Just concentrate on the first 6 words.
ImJustHereBecauseILikeMemes
I was hoping to be in the same position....but PTO is considered earned income so I won't get anything for 2 months due to my 'vacation'.
Lamp
I've had nothing but good things happen since this covid stuff. I got $1200 on top of my regular pay. Get 40 hours if I work or not.
Pokegeologist
Same. I may finally have money to move on after this is over. I've been stuck in a bad spot since 2013.
brakefailure
The problem is that when the new depression hits that money won’t be worth a damn.
ellieellieellie
I’m in a similar boat. I worked my arse off to earn $200 a week transcribing audio, now on unemployment I get $250 for doing nothing.
IguanasEveryday
Just wait until the extra 600 a week kicks In! Then you'll really be blown away haha
ellieellieellie
Right!
TheJudgeHasItBackwards
@OP are the conservatives correct? Is work ruined for you for ever, and will you endeavor to be a leech on the tax payers in perpetuity? 1/
TheJudgeHasItBackwards
Or will you use the safety net, such as it is, to secure access to your basic human needs until you can find employment again? Hmmmm? 2/2
IguanasEveryday
Safety net, 100%. I'm going to be $7,000+ ahead after all this and it's being used to get me the peace of mind I deserve. All while itching1
IguanasEveryday
To go back to work. I can't stand being inside like this. Great money or not, I wanna be out in the field. Fuck those conservatives
DSledge
Same here !
Painahimah
My mom calls it "a gift in a fucked up package".
Dapsters
We've been pending on unemployment since 3\13 now, use to take 8-10 hours a day just to try and claim weeks we weren't even approved for yet
SleeperXib
Same boat except much less money
copingcabana
You're every Republican congressman's nightmare. Good job.
WhateverWhateverIDoWhatIWant
The $600/week means I’m getting paid more on unemployment then I was working.
IguanasEveryday
Exactly! Same here. Works out to 860 a week for me vs the 500 I clear normally. Its nuts!
meercatme
Where's the 34% number coming from? Curious because I'm recieving it but my husband isn't, we were furloughed.
IguanasEveryday
I read an article. I cant find it again. But yeah, not many ohioans have gotten their money yet cause of how overwhelmed the system
Rarenimrod
Why have I seen so many Ohioans here lately?!? Congrats op!
Azathought
I was about to be laid off before covid, but they changed their mind and laid other people off. Now I have to keep working and make less 1/
Azathought
than I would have if I'd gotten laid off.
Imjustanotherbrickinthewall
squanchit
aldamiriel
Hey man like you said, it was gonna happen anyway. If you didn’t get benefits, that wouldn’t have changed anyone else’s situation either.
aldamiriel
If anything, this is helping people MORE since you’re not working and having to go out and put yourself and others at risk.
aldamiriel
Don’t overthink it, this isn’t about you. Other people’s hardships or gains don’t invalidate yours. Be safe, try to get some rest ?
TheBiggestAsshole
Im a mechanic. Considered essential but I have no work because of all this. I'd be making a hell of a lot more if I got laid off.
clarkWhogotsanity
It varies by area but it's not too bad where I am plus we cut out all th hourly guys and another 5 took a leave so it hasn't been too bar
reddrummer93
Lol if federal comes through I'll make 150% my normal income. At 60hrs a week.
NKato
I plan to throw my car at my local dealership's service shop. Shock swap, o2 sensor swap, swaybar check, and of course, checking bushings.
NKato
It's the least I could do to help them NOT go out of business, especially after what the Feds did with the small business loan bullshit.
spaceystacey
I moved 2 yrs ago and still haven't found a mechanic that will do the minimum.AC went out and I got some stim $ but nobody to trust
TheBiggestAsshole
Pending on the vehicle, ac work is not hard but it is time consuming and the parts are expensive.
Pafolo
Find a good independent that’s just 1 or 2 guys preferably that specialize in your brand.
GreaseMonkeyOfLove
The flat rate guy at my (very small) shop actually quit. Now it’s just me and the FNG (we’re both hourly).
ImHereToGetDownvotes
My brother is the most trained mechanic in his shop, and he's doing oil changes right now because they have such little work. "Essential"
Anonawesome
Well if they have the ppl only able to do oil changes working, there'll be issues when say, transmission issues come in.
ImHereToGetDownvotes
The problem is they work flat rate so when the jobs don't come in, they don't get paid, and they're not coming in because it's not essential
Anonawesome
The experienced people are more essential. If you were manager, would you rather keep your best ppl paid and happy? Or the brand new person?
ImHereToGetDownvotes
Again I'm not denying that, but there is no business coming in which is why the high end techs are doing oil changes, to TRY and make 1/?
mirria
In Canada you'd be eligible for the 2000$ a month if your income was severely reduced due to covid in spite of still being "at work".
iwouldshootobytwice
Ya that definitely seems like it should be a thing in the US if it isn’t
jj999124
Ive been having issues with my truck and have been putting off fixing it myself because of how much time it would take but im considering-
jj999124
Taking it to my mechanic with my stimulus money. I figured he could use the business right now and i need to have a backup vehicle running
Funmom94
In CA if you even have decreased hours of operation at work you can apply for partial unemployment
JennyIronTeeth
Dont stress it, it's just the way it worked out.
TyrannosaurusMex
Always upvote Chubpollo
TyrannosaurusMex
Not pollo chicken...pronounced “pahlow”
Astrogod07
Fat Leeeeeee!!!
squanchit
JennyIronTeeth
shitheadtookmyname
Ah the Fat Lee era
Strumstar
They were dark times indeed. SO SAY WE ALL. Still remember wondering what Ronald D Moore was thinking with the fat suit. Still love BSG
Strumstar
SyFy is currently marathon airing the entire series, a good move by them in these dark times.
RideTheStimutacs
Dualla deserved better.
IguanasEveryday
I've had friends disregard my opinions because "you don't get it, you're at home playing it safe while the big boys are out here". It hurts,
IguanasEveryday
Like I'm some leech, some lazy bum, because the government finally looked out for us and I was lucky enough to receive it and not them.. :/
sloppygashmeat
Tell them "Big boys don't cry".
JennyIronTeeth
Tell them to fuck off
sm5k
They're mad, and they aren't being mature enough to direct their feelings appropriately, so they're just taking it out on you.
everythingisnominal
dude, you were lucky, they weren't, the end. If anything, don't listen to those people, because if the situation was reversed, (1/?)
everythingisnominal
do you think they would come and help you financially ? i don't know them, yet i already know the answer. (2/3)
everythingisnominal
Have a good day and protect that money with jealousy ! (3/3)
Gingerbreadman18
"the big boys" could be anyone from a grocery store clerk to a doctor my dude. You're doing fine!
Ruhig
I can't believe you engineered this exploitative capitalist system that puts profits before people. You bastard.
wtforero
Don’t feel bad, I’m in a weird boat with $ right now, but I’m glad to know you’re home safe and can still take care of yourself
ale624
Fuck that. Fucking enjoy the safety net like the rest of the world!
IWishIHadABetterNickName
Now fine better friends
IWishIHadABetterNickName
Findddd
lukeismighty
Never feel bad having to use a safety net you put tax money into. Unemployment, WIC, food stamps, etc. They are all there to help people 1/2
lukeismighty
2/2 you should never feel shame having to use it when you need it since you helped create it for yourself and everyone else who couldn't.
Skywalker2416
Key word: and not them. They’re sour they aren’t in the same shoes. Like a kid not wanting to play anymore because they didn’t get their way
Skywalker2416
And in fairness, it’s kind of understandable. I would hope for low wage essential workers to be able and get a boost, too. Money > thank you
IguanasEveryday
I guess Its hard for me to grasp that concept because I was raised to always be happy for people when they have good things happen.
IguanasEveryday
Envy/jealousy is very ugly...
spiffylookingnerfherder
"friends"
IguanasEveryday
Oh, I know. They're acquaintances, at best. People stopped being my friend after I succeeded and they didnt. Its saddening
TheFuriousInch
Don’t feel guilty. I just got hired permanently at the place where I temp because the food we produce is apparently in high demand right now
JennyIronTeeth
Pizza rolls?
TheFuriousInch
I wish. Non dairy cashew milk and yogurt. The Forager Project.
IguanasEveryday
Very specific. Reminds me of last week when I went two 4 stores trying to find tartar sauce but every store was out.The most fucked part is,
IguanasEveryday
The last store I went to was one I'd never been to before. Found it there. The next day they closed due to employees having Covid19.
IguanasEveryday
If I get this shit cause I wanted tartar sauce, ima flip. And the fish sticks werent even that good
JennyIronTeeth