Unemployment Debate

This cluster focuses on discussions about unemployment, including job loss, stigma, benefits, personal experiences, and debates over whether it's preferable to low-wage work or a sign of desperation.

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Sample Comments

talentedcoin Jan 15, 2026 View on HN

They seem to be unemployed (maybe for a reason)

revskill Jan 20, 2023 View on HN

For all unemployeed or fired of course ;)

marcrosoft Jan 22, 2019 View on HN

Months of unemployment != servitude. There is an option.

dontbenebby Jun 8, 2022 View on HN

What job? A lot of us are unemployed.

thaiphanvevo May 13, 2017 View on HN

There's lots of people without jobs?

notacoward Jul 4, 2014 View on HN

I expect somebody will be "jobless" because of this.

uselessphd Apr 18, 2019 View on HN

A myriad careers... including unemployment.

_curious_ Apr 2, 2020 View on HN

"In many places being unemployed pays more than being employed." Could this be a tipping point?

xboxnolifes Sep 5, 2025 View on HN

Only if they can't find a job.

kobalsky Oct 2, 2023 View on HN

you say "loses their job" I say "doesn't need to work".