Comments on: A Note to the Recently Unemployed Reader. http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Paul http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-1703 Paul Sat, 24 Apr 2010 07:51:04 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-1703 To Jack (and others) - I realize the initial conversation started over a year ago, but I wanted to chime in on the unemployment benefits issue. From what I have read, unemployment benefits are paid by the state government out of a fund that is funded by the unemployed person's former employer. Employers pay on behalf of each employee based on a complex formula based on past unemployment benefits that have been paid out. Anyway, the money employers pay can be seen as part of an employee's total compensation package, just like the money employers pay for an employee's health care. What it comes down to is that the money that unemployed people receive is money that they worked for. And believe me, no one is getting rich off of their unemployment checks. It's barely enough to live on. To Jack (and others) –
I realize the initial conversation started over a year ago, but I wanted to chime in on the unemployment benefits issue. From what I have read, unemployment benefits are paid by the state government out of a fund that is funded by the unemployed person’s former employer. Employers pay on behalf of each employee based on a complex formula based on past unemployment benefits that have been paid out. Anyway, the money employers pay can be seen as part of an employee’s total compensation package, just like the money employers pay for an employee’s health care. What it comes down to is that the money that unemployed people receive is money that they worked for. And believe me, no one is getting rich off of their unemployment checks. It’s barely enough to live on.

]]> By: Jack http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-1372 Jack Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:23:03 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-1372 What community are you a part of? I'm really down with this, but yes, am out of a job and broke. I'll be happy to work for space to live. What community are you a part of? I’m really down with this, but yes, am out of a job and broke. I’ll be happy to work for space to live.

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]]> By: Jessica http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Jessica Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:46:56 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-74 Hey Siren, great to hear from you! And it's so awesome to have a first-person testimonial on this. I remember who you are, we met on Fence wayyyyyyy back when you&Garth first came out. Anyway I'd love to talk to you about your experiences. I'll email you! Thanks for stopping by. Hey Siren, great to hear from you! And it’s so awesome to have a first-person testimonial on this. I remember who you are, we met on Fence wayyyyyyy back when you&Garth first came out.

Anyway I’d love to talk to you about your experiences. I’ll email you! Thanks for stopping by.

]]> By: Siren http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Siren Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:37:28 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-73 Wow Hun, this is such a great post, so many people can REALLY use this information. I personally didn't know that so many organic farms were begging to be worked on in Hawaii in exchange for food and shelter, and sometimes pay, but it's really an amazing opportunity, especially when people tell me there's no way they could ever come to Hawaii, or any other place for that matter, due to financial restraints. I'm moving back to California soon, and actually headed to another one of these eco-communities to live and work on, and as you say, they literally are EVERYWHERE! On a separate note, what you are doing is absolutely amazing and inspiring, and I really enjoy what you share with everyone regarding your journeys and so on. I just clicked on your link from one of the DPW posts you sent out and was happily surprised to see what you do. So many amazing, beautiful, inspiring people out there, thanks so much for being one of them, every one makes a difference! If you don't remember me, I've been with DPW for about 4 years (on Fistica), I'm a short little blond with glasses, I think the shade crew used to call me barbie, though I'm known as Siren because I wail my heart out (sing). You can check out my music here if ya like: http://www.myspace.com/428155285. You're one amazing lady, I hope to see you on playa and can't wait to hear of your south american adventures to come! Wow Hun, this is such a great post, so many people can REALLY use this information. I personally didn’t know that so many organic farms were begging to be worked on in Hawaii in exchange for food and shelter, and sometimes pay, but it’s really an amazing opportunity, especially when people tell me there’s no way they could ever come to Hawaii, or any other place for that matter, due to financial restraints. I’m moving back to California soon, and actually headed to another one of these eco-communities to live and work on, and as you say, they literally are EVERYWHERE!
On a separate note, what you are doing is absolutely amazing and inspiring, and I really enjoy what you share with everyone regarding your journeys and so on. I just clicked on your link from one of the DPW posts you sent out and was happily surprised to see what you do. So many amazing, beautiful, inspiring people out there, thanks so much for being one of them, every one makes a difference! If you don’t remember me, I’ve been with DPW for about 4 years (on Fistica), I’m a short little blond with glasses, I think the shade crew used to call me barbie, though I’m known as Siren because I wail my heart out (sing). You can check out my music here if ya like: http://www.myspace.com/428155285.
You’re one amazing lady, I hope to see you on playa and can’t wait to hear of your south american adventures to come!

]]> By: RowdyKittens http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-75 RowdyKittens Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:28:22 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-75 Excellent article and thanks for the tips. There are so many options out there, people just need to open their eyes and look beyond the cubicle forest. :) Excellent article and thanks for the tips. There are so many options out there, people just need to open their eyes and look beyond the cubicle forest. :)

]]> By: Kevin http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Kevin Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:15:16 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-70 Great great post. I almost feel terrible saying the stormtrooper picture is hilarious, due to the nature of the article. Still, a great read. Nice work! Great great post. I almost feel terrible saying the stormtrooper picture is hilarious, due to the nature of the article. Still, a great read. Nice work!

]]> By: Jack http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Jack Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:29:56 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-72 "If that guy thinks unemployment is only supposed to be used while you’re finding an office job and not a farm job, whatever." No, that is not what that guy thinks. Read the posts again. This guy thinks that you shouldn't be taking unemployment benefits if you have a job or are not looking for a job, regardless of whether that's on a farm or in an office. A job on a farm is fine. Is anyone actually reading the posts or just knee-jerk defending farming? Where did I say that office jobs are better than farm jobs or that farm jobs are bad? No, I am not a troll, but that's an easy way to avoid answering the question. No one in these comments, except the guy who mentioned Blackwater has even mentioned the point of my comment. “If that guy thinks unemployment is only supposed to be used while you’re finding an office job and not a farm job, whatever.”

No, that is not what that guy thinks. Read the posts again. This guy thinks that you shouldn’t be taking unemployment benefits if you have a job or are not looking for a job, regardless of whether that’s on a farm or in an office.

A job on a farm is fine. Is anyone actually reading the posts or just knee-jerk defending farming? Where did I say that office jobs are better than farm jobs or that farm jobs are bad?

No, I am not a troll, but that’s an easy way to avoid answering the question. No one in these comments, except the guy who mentioned Blackwater has even mentioned the point of my comment.

]]> By: Lyn http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Lyn Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:36:29 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-71 whoo got a live one there Jess! This is a great post. I didn't really think of it that way, but it makes sense I guess. Still not sure I believe it can work, but you sound convinced so maybe it is for real If that guy thinks unemployment is only supposed to be used while you're finding an office job and not a farm job, whatever. Troll guy, if you wanted to have a discussion you shouldve been less rude. It's like people read stuff and label it liberal hippy shit and then they won't even listen even if it has merit. You did make it sound pretty amazing tho, I say convince me. I like my xbox ;) whoo got a live one there Jess!

This is a great post. I didn’t really think of it that way, but it makes sense I guess. Still not sure I believe it can work, but you sound convinced so maybe it is for real

If that guy thinks unemployment is only supposed to be used while you’re finding an office job and not a farm job, whatever. Troll guy, if you wanted to have a discussion you shouldve been less rude. It’s like people read stuff and label it liberal hippy shit and then they won’t even listen even if it has merit.

You did make it sound pretty amazing tho, I say convince me. I like my xbox ;)

]]> By: Jack http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/2009/02/a-note-to-the-recently-unemployed-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Jack Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:42:02 +0000 http://uprooted.jessicareeder.com/?p=364#comment-67 Thanks, but it still doesn't address the point. I don't think it's responsible for people to be on unemployment when they don't need it, especially among people who are generally considered more responsible than the average citizen. I'll slither away now to a more inviting site, and I apologize for stepping in your walled garden. I actually agree with a lot of things I've read here, but I don't feel comfortable having my own opinions in this group, and that makes for no fun for me or you. Thanks, but it still doesn’t address the point. I don’t think it’s responsible for people to be on unemployment when they don’t need it, especially among people who are generally considered more responsible than the average citizen.

I’ll slither away now to a more inviting site, and I apologize for stepping in your walled garden. I actually agree with a lot of things I’ve read here, but I don’t feel comfortable having my own opinions in this group, and that makes for no fun for me or you.

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