[Jolla]

Local NPR this morning was talking about jobs in Oakland, they cannot get anyone to do any job - the city clerk said, after 2-3 generations of welfare, they do not understand the concept of going to work every day.

[riri]

In my world--if they want to understand the concept of eating day, they'd understand the concept of doing something productive everyday. Like going to work.

I know a woman like this. She was divorced 6 years ago. She got on public assistance--mostly I think to try and shame the ex. She has a college degree but no real work experience. (3 kids--high school now). She recently got a job at the university. It was a crappy job in the parking department. I think it paid $13 an hour. But, it had potential to move up or move into different departments. Decent benefits and the kids got 50% off tuition, maybe even more than that. Anyhow, it was a pretty miserable job. Listening to people call and b*tch about parking tickets and costs all day but it was a job in a decent environment with potential for more.

After about 6 months she quit and went back on public assistance.

[JimRed]

...in Oakland, they cannot get anyone to do any job - the city clerk said, after 2-3 generations of welfare, they do not understand the concept of going to work every day.

“A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.” -- Marcus Aurelius

No work, no check.