L Milton Hankins Poet Limerick

Unemployment Check

There was a young woman who stayed persistently unemployed
Not having a job, or any work, made her feel overjoyed
Drawing her fine government check
To complainers, said “What the heck!”
Which made those working around her considerably annoyed. 

May 27, 2021

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Gershon Wolf May 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM One can just imagine. I remember, and I'm sure you can, when accepting welfare or uec was considered disgraceful or just short thereof. ~ No more shame L Milton Hankins May 27, 2021 at 7:21 PM Yes, I know. There was a time when people who drew unemployment (even though they paid into it) were considered just to lazy to look for another job. Actually, some were considered trash! It was not something desirable, by any means, as I recall.

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 27, 2021 at 5:43 PM This woman will use UI as long as she can! Who wants to work!!!! Great limerick, Milton. L Milton Hankins May 27, 2021 at 5:57 PM Thanks for the compliment, Malabika. I don't really know anything about unemployment insurance. I have never applied for it or drawn it, period.

James Horn May 27, 2021 at 5:11 PM You have to file for UI to be on continuous claims. Initial claim is done first. When you use up all of your benefits you will become exhausted. L Milton Hankins May 27, 2021 at 5:57 PM Thanks for your comment, James. I am not at all up on all of the ramifications of unemployment...just know a lot of people draw it.