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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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Justin Abdool

Date: 5/28/2021 5:17:00 AM

Good one, Milton. We've all been there and being unemployed does have it's ups and downs. Take care, my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2021 8:18:00 AM

Thanks, Justin. I suppose I'm lucky that I've never been unemployed in my whole life except for very brief periods. I appreciate your comment, Justin.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/27/2021 6:30:00 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
Date: 5/27/2021 7:21:00 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

Date: 5/27/2021 5:43:00 PM

This woman will use UI as long as she can! Who wants to work!!!! Great limerick, Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/27/2021 5:57:00 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

Date: 5/27/2021 5:11:00 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
Date: 5/27/2021 5:57:00 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.