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There's a big difference between circumstances forcing you to rely on the system for a time, and someone who is content to rely on the system ALL the time. Nothing at all wrong with going on welfare for a time, as long as you also have the drive and determination to get yourself off of it and back in the workforce at some point. There are government programs in most cities that are designed to help people to regroup, get retrained if needed, and eventually get back to being a productive member of society.
Fact is I was in such a situation myself. Back in '97 I injured my back at work and could no longer do the job I was doing. Went on Worker's Comp, then joined a gov't sponsored Job Re-entry program which was geared mostly for people on wellfare. They accepted me anyway, it's where I got all my initial computer training as a matter of fact.
Anyone saying you're automatically a "leach" for going on welfare is an idiot. Too proud? (yes, the word you're looking for Footsies is "too", not "to") I'd be too proud to move home and burden my parents further, personally.
What about having to go on gov't disability? Something happens to you, you develop a debilitating condition or have an accident and it prevents you from functioning well enough to earn a living. Too proud then? Ridiculous.
BF, I had trouble believing that someone could look and not find a damn job in 2 years. Pump gas, work at a movie rental place, be a sandwich artist at Subway for christ sake. Something. There are always low-end jobs to be had, and plenty of owners of those businesses would love to have an older person that really needs the job rather than some irresponsible kid that may or may not show up for work Saturday morning.
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