You are also making the assumption that most of these people take a “vacation” on unemployment and then are not too keen on really trying to find work. The layabouts ARE the exception but hiring policies like those discussed here are going to create an air of despair that will move long term unemployed to give up. I don’t know anyone who has taken months, years or even days to “gear up”. Everyone I’ve come in contact with are out there every day looking and applying. They take whatever part time jobs they can find and work hard to stay up to date in their fields. According to the article, these efforts don’t make any difference to most hiring managers so why should they bother further.
I’m not making any assumptions - but again, you will never find someone who has had to hire, fire, lay off employees who will agree with you or disagree with me. Well all know what is generally true, and we all know there are exceptions. But exceptions prove the rule, because they stand out.
But proceed to indulge in your fantasies.
I cannot say the same. I even did some of the same after a long overseas assignment with money in my pocket and a house project to work on.
In hindsight, I didn't realize how hard it would be to get another job that year. My planned 4 week vacation turned into 3 months. I was not on unemployment as I had finished a contract, not a layoff.