This is a response to a piece by Kathleen Monk, one of my classmates, on her Blog.
It's sad to hear that the unemployment rate in Michigan continues to grow despite reports that the world, as a whole, is making a recovery. I find it funny that we paved the way for the recession and will apparently be left behind in the midst of it as the rest of the world moves on. I really hope our great state finds a way to make some money again. Hopefully the film industry starting to move in will generate some long term revenue.
A last comment. I am disappointed to hear the situations you describe of "riding out unemployment until retirement kicks in," and "hoping for extensions for unemployment to get me through school." Honestly, that is not what the programs are designed for, and with so many people who can't even afford to feed their children because of lost jobs, I really don't think anyone should be using unemployment as an extra source of income. I mean no offense, but I do think we all need to be socially responsible and consider the rest of the community.
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I would like to say that I am not mad at what you wrote or what your opinions are about my opinions. Everyone is entitled and I have no hurt feelings. =]
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I know of several people on unemployment to support their family. What I meant was to explain about how those people, including myself, are also trying to support the families. The gentleman who is riding out unemployment until retirement is trying to make it by. He is 57 and the only thing on his resume would be the automotive industry and we all know how that one is going.
I personally have worked my whole life since I was 14 years old. Not because I wanted to, but because I HAD to. I worked, went to school, and played in band. I had to make money if I wanted to continue in band, as that cost money, I also had to continue to work if I wanted my own Shampoo and new clothes. I understand that it was something that most kids did for the things that they wanted. But it was very difficult. Sometimes I had to buy my dad things as well and he asked for money from me all the time because he could no longer work due to having 7 heart attacks. Just recently while I was working pretty close to full-time I debated on continuing my education. I was more interested in making money that school. I had a hard time within my head of what I wanted to make of my life. Finally when this happened it was a real eye opener. I felt and continue to feel the same way and I have the complete agreement and back up of my family.
I could get a job... but would the job pay my bills? Probably not unless I worked full-time. That probably wouldn't be the best idea for me, as I was struggling juggling school and work together. I just wanted to let you know of my individual situation.