Before you flame me consider this: I got married while I was unemployed, I have purchased and refinanced houses while unemployed, I have had children born while unemployed, and other life changing events have occurred while I was unemployed. Throughout all of these things, I have managed to find work, and in most cases have made more money each year even when not working the full year.
I say this to give hope note chastise anyone. In fact I have a brother who is long term unemployed, and to be honest, losing benefits might actually get him serious about looking for a job. In is case, I know he won't look until he really needs to.
No flames from me. I agree with you
If you haven’t been unemployed in this job market then I would say there is no comparison. Unless you unemployed during the Carter administration.