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OddTod Laid Low by the Law

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the just-like-nate dept.

nickynicky9doors writes "The International Herald Tribune has a NYT article on the recent woes of Tod Rosenberg who started 'Laid Off: A Day in the Life'. Mr. Rosenberg started www.oddtodd.com to tell the tale of a laid off guy who spends days watching TV and eating chips. Oddtod became so successful Mr. Rosenberg reaped cash donations and national TV exposure. Unfortunately it also brought the attention of the Department of Labor who have explained the catch of having to be actively looking for work while collecting unemployment benefits. Another dot com bust."

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  1. Whoop-de-doo by JimPooley · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The world really needs more shitty internet cartoons.

    The "Department of Labor" have the right idea, he should get a fucking job instead of pratting about.

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  2. Give back the money by Caractacus+Potts · · Score: 4, Flamebait

    You too can be a drain on society! Join one of our groups listed below. Be as funny as possible while you're at it and no one will think poorly of you.

    • 1. Rich people who file for bankruptcy
      2. Able people who file for unemployment
      3. Healthy people who abuse insurance claims
      4. Smart people who don't apply themselves

    Seriously, unemployment benefits are a lifesaver for many people who don't have the ability or the opportunity to quickly find new work. Don't be surprised if one day it gets as screwed up as medical and car insurance by people screwing the system. YOU ultimately pay for it.
    1. Re:Give back the money by Skyshadow · · Score: 2, Flamebait
      2. Able people who file for unemployment

      You have a problem with this?

      Newsflash: Even if a company is very interested in you, it's not at all uncommon for the interview and hiring process to take nearly a month. This isn't 1999 anymore; companies can take their time and do second interviews, interview multiple candidates, etc. If you try to be even mildly selective in where you work (for example, I want a company with reasonable long-term prospects), and it can stretch to a lot longer.

      Besides, living off of unemployment isn't exactly easy. Unemployment only supplements my meger savings -- it only covers 2/3 of my rent, and I have a lot of other bills and car payments to boot.

      So fuck you.

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    2. Re:Give back the money by wobblie · · Score: 0, Flamebait
      1. Rich people who file for bankruptcy
      2. Able people who file for unemployment
      3. Healthy people who abuse insurance claims
      4. Smart people who don't apply themselves

      Don't forget:
      5. People who sit on their ass all their lives and collect rent checks from tenants