Posters on r/antiwork are from a range of different countries and income levels. Obviously, they'll have a range of different experiences so this only speaks to what I've seen and may not apply to all of you. I am from the USA.
1.Unemployment is 14-26 weeks for your entire life. This may seem adequate, but that's only if you never get a major break from the workplace. As in: an injury or extended illness or being unable to find work.
2.And 'being unable to find work' becomes more likely as you age, or if you're female, if you have previous gaps due to childraising, if you're in a low demand field, or otherwise become a less desirable candidate.
3.Meanwhile, getting and keeping unemployment can be difficult. I think many people's primary experience with unemployment was during the pandemic and I will say that was a massive irregularity. Typically, the goal of the unemployment office isn't to make sure you have income but to fight you tooth and nail for every cent.
You have to remember that 'high' unemployment numbers is considered a bad thing. The solution has never been to make sure that people have enough jobs. The solution is kicking people off unemployment so keep the numbers low. The number of people who are unemployed and looking for work isn't the same as 'unemployment,' which refers to the number of people getting unemployment benefits.
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Weekly benefits are capped. They can range from $275 to $450 per week. That's $7.50-11.25/hr.
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All of this is decided on the state limit and states have been known to lower the number of weeks or amount rewarded. Now and in the future, be aware of what the laws are in your state.