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Old 03-16-2017, 08:34 AM  
Paul Markham
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Originally Posted by tony286 View Post
In the US, they paid for those benefits it was taken from their check every week. Its a myth people are just living the good life on unemployment is beyond stupid. Here in my state the max is $275 a week and you have to be making over 50k to get that. So if you are used to making 50k and are getting $275 a week, you arent living the good life.
If they contribute more in taxes than they take out and their contribution was above the per capita average. Then fine. You'll find that a lot of unemployed never reached those standards.

YourState has it right.

However, there's more to doing work than getting a paycheck. Keeps people focussed, motivated and shows them giving back to society. Also looks great on a CV when people go for interviews.
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