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This is an example of how government trying to "work" the economy can upset the tenets of those who believe in a free market; you may choose to look at it with
by eggy 6y ago
This is an example of how government trying to "work" the economy can upset the tenets of those who believe in a free market; you may choose to look at it with a different lens. The government does not create wealth, or anything for that matter, and in trying to do the apparent right thing to make things better (at least seek favor with their constituents) they wind up unbalancing the system, and IMHO, creating the opposite effect from the face value of the act.
Why rush to return to work when you can make more staying at home?
I'd be miffed if I were the person going back to work, while perfectly capable (not sick) coworkers sit at home.
- ceejayoz 6y ago> Why rush to return to work when you can make more staying at home? Because unemployment doesn't work that way. When your boss calls and says "hey, we're ready for you to come back to work", you're no longer eligible for unemployment benefits.
- eggy 6y agoYes, but until then you're incentivizedized to stay home and collect the larger check. Not to mention the woman in the lead of the story took an unpaid leave of absence for her illness.
- bendergarcia 6y agoIf you were paid to not work, would you do nothing?
- eggy 6y agoNo, but I would do something I wanted to do. Not sure I get your drift.