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>> "For instance, in many countries, if you get paid unemployment you lose it when you find employment. This means you might need a very high income to make it
by k-mcgrady 11y ago
>> "For instance, in many countries, if you get paid unemployment you lose it when you find employment. This means you might need a very high income to make it worthwhile, because you'll be losing the benefits as well as your free time."
Obviously I don't know which countries you're referring to but in the UK the way it works is that while on job seekers allowance you can work up to 16 hours per week and still receive the benefit. It's not perfect but I think it's designed to prevent the problem you're describing.