Don't get my wrong. I want to be back in New York more than a fat kid wants a cupcake... from Magnolia bakery (later entry)... oh god that's good stuff.... but... there is one reason I can think of that is slightly deterring me from working especially hard on my job search: unemployment benefits.
Who knew that you could get free money for doing nothing? Granted, I don't think I've ever been this busy in my entire life with all of the applications and paperwork... but I'm not doing anything to contribute to the success or output of ANYTHING... save myself.
Damn those benefits... that money... and from both the state and federal government! It's so nice and calming. Speaking of the government funding my life, I'll get a monster tax return next year if I'm unemployed, yes?
I've noticed bookkeeping can become an addiction when you're unemployed. There are so many opportunities to get money. For doing nothing!! Hell, I'm getting paid to go to Europe for two and a half weeks! (I'll still be applying for jobs overseas you government officials.)
Of course, it all ends in 26 weeks time, and I've already been going for about three weeks now, but that's a long time away.
Truth be told, it's why I haven't taken hourly work. I'm making a pretty penny and don't see more dough coming from a job at the local Target (but I would love the discounts!! Can we make that happen??).
So until actual, reasonable employment is available (and yes, I still have the WFP gig lined up if need be), the unemployment is being milked (legally) for all it's worth. Moo.
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