[runninglips]

I believe the sentiment of wanting to be laid off is real, and widespread. THIS is the fruit of socialism, it is depicted in many works of fiction, they just now come to life before our eyes. From the earliest days of this nation, socialism...communism reduces humans to their basest form....lazy, jealous and grasping for what other have, or have earned.

[LostInBayport]

I believe the sentiment of wanting to be laid off is real, and widespread. THIS is the fruit of socialism, it is depicted in many works of fiction, they just now come to life before our eyes

True...it is also the fruit of the "nanny" mentality prevalent in our society, from kids getting a just-made-it 'D' instead of the 'F' they earned and criminals getting a slap on the wrist for violent crimes to banks getting bailed out for making bad investments and mortgagors getting help paying off loans they never should have sought.

The lesson imparted is that there is always a safety net, no matter what. But I'm a self-employed white guy who tries daily to respect myself and others, so I'm probably just being bitter.

[Claud]

Yep. My wife and I were even joking about wanting be laid off a year ago when the economy tankes. Tell you what though—as things get worse, I’m happy to have a job.

It’s the corruption around us that is festering this. You see people scamming the system doing nothing all day getting ahead, while you are working hard to make ends meet at some job you may not even like. All these years you tell yourself, well, with a good work ethic I’ll put away a little nest egg.

But then the value of your house collapses. Your 401k tanks. Your taxes go through the roof. Acorn gets millions and we get hosed. At some point you wanna just say “screw it”—go on the public dole at finally take some time for yourself. It’s a natural reaction.