Why it's so hard to get unemployment benefits

[@nathanhardcastle1729]

If less than 10% of people are receiving benefits then the systems isn’t working. This should be a massive scandal

[@whatstheniche8716]

We’re trying.

[@dasfear726]

It is a massive scandal

[@khafaniking1230]

Big banks: “Too big to fail.” Unemployment benefits policy: Designed to fail.

[@OldChannel999-9]

Rad Derry, it’s a reference to bill wurtz. He has a video called history of the world and at the Great Depression part he’s like they’re too big to fail, then it fails.

[@c-light7624]

For those who don’t understand what “The system is rigged against us” means, here is one perfect example.

[@AisuruMirai]

See also: Yesterday's elections in Georgia

[@David-tp7mc]

@@AisuruMirai Voter suppression and Jim Crow laws still chugging in the southeast.

[@hellojari07]

exactly

[@z32kev98]

Nothing will be done but charities and funding the government just looks the other way

[@urbosasfurry2126]

In Virginia...about $335 a week.

[@rowanmaguire7890]

Because America has a messed up political system that doesn't cear for its citizens.

[@sudarshan3965]

No government cares for its citizens

[@Gabriel-pj2fc]

@@sudarshan3965 Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland?

[@d.s1488]

@@Gabriel-pj2fc all comunist and extremely high taxes

[@jwb2734]

not true

[@Gabriel-pj2fc]

@@d.s1488 Paying high taxes creates a country where a lot of money can be put into education, healthcare, and a solid safety net in case someones business fails or if they lose their job. This creates a system where a person doesn't have to live every day in fear that their life will get ruined by a system where it's "everyone for themselves". Even though you might not agree with that, it's definitely examples where a government is set up to benefit the people, and not corporations.

[@travelwithtyler]

As a Canadian student I've already received my second round of student unemployment benefits. Pains me to see how so many of our neighbours down south are struggling to even register.

[@God.sDaughter]

USA EAGLE Actually Neighbour is correct.

[@God.sDaughter]

B Babbich I’m thinking of moving to Canada. How are they people? Are people friendly and respectful?

[@rebecalovesloona6346]

ALL LIVES MATTER they spelled neighbours correct

[@globalfoodaction6748]

@@God.sDaughter it depends where you go, who you are, and what you do. Overall I'd say we are a bit nicer.

[@lamka02sk]

How is the US still a first world country? The whole system is so broken there, I don't understand.

[@nikinovelle4278]

Because you they’ve got apple, Microsoft and Elon Musk I guess 😂

[@cityuser]

It's not lol, but they'll keep telling themselves that they are

[@hijack69]

Every country faces certain kinds of problems. There are good aspects of USA and then there are bad, like everything else in life It's upto you what you focus on

[@alexs1640]

The US is a massive country with a massive population. There are bound to be problems along the way. It's still a great country, it just has huge problems. Kind of like a mansion with mold. It's still a mansion... sure it'll make you sick if you don't fix it, but have you seen the view?

[@dariusd2003]

@@alexs1640 the problem is we know these problems and you have the resident caretaker of your mansion analogy refuses to listen. Then again some of these problems are by design. As they say not a bug but a feature.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Short answer: Politicians don't care about the majority.

[@GraceMercy8687]

Financial Shinanigan- True Story, it's just sad

[@theauspiciouslamb]

@Milo The Dilophosaurus you make promises

[@underdogtv2855]

Politicians don't care about bums! Why should they!

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@underdogtv2855 haha

[@dylanf3108]

As a Marylander I love my governor, but I’ve been waiting a month and have been approved.

[@KittySYT]

Moral of the Story: "They don't care about us." -- Michael Jackson

[@danieljones5217]

The issues because they didn't want everyone to get the unemployment. I was on my first day trying to get it to 15 hours had to reapply every and correspond to all the random emails. Some weeks it was like I was working a full-time job

[@touche995]

Daniel Jones yeah. I hav atleast 500-700 call attempts that I made trying to call unemployment benefits line for nearly 5 months in a row, JUST to get my unemployment benefits correct.

[@sammott8557]

At least you got emails. This system in my state just leaves us in the dark.

[@Catboy_Riku]

lol I got my benefits almost instantly and I hardly even need them. whats even better is that the benefits are paying me almost double my paycheck for just trying to find a job haha

[@m3ntyb]

Being poor is a full time job. It’s expensive to be poor.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

The Left Party and other parties on the left have historically had different views on labor market policy measures and how these should be designed in Sweden and Europe. A central reason why the left sometimes comes into the background in these contexts can be linked to their criticism of the prevailing economic model and its focus on market adjustments. The left often advocates a more inclusive and solidarity-based policy, where the focus is on protecting workers' rights and security rather than simply increasing the competitiveness of companies. Another factor is the political dynamics and the ideological division that characterizes the debate about the future of the labor market. The Left Party's proposals can sometimes be perceived as less realistic or difficult to implement within the framework of the current market economy. This means that they receive less support compared to more centrist or right-wing solutions that are perceived as more feasible by a wider electorate. Furthermore, internal divisions within the left and competition from other parties with similar or overlapping goals can mean that their votes tend to weaken. This in turn affects how their measures and proposals are perceived and implemented in the labor market, both in Sweden and on a European level. In a time of increasing populism and challenges in the labor market, it may also be more difficult for left-wing parties to get their ideas heard, which means that their influence on labor market policy may be perceived as limited.

[@cheeseismylove]

I live in Canada and they set up a fund where recent post-secondary graduates can apply to get $1250 a month if COVID prevented them from being able to find work. The form took 5 minutes to fill out and was so simple and straightforward. Got my money no problem.

[@cristobalcaro3392]

In Chile we get a box of food (only if you are really poor). The unemployment benefits are to keep your job but with a fraction of the pay and it get smaller every month.

[@aaronrichards19886]

Most of the people in the US are getting $900 per WEEK in unemployment which is more than alot of people would make at there jobs.

[@aaronrichards19886]

@@Vii905 yeah exactly.

[@__Lopps]

That $1250 is very low considering how expense things are in Canada. In texas they provide you about $1000 a week with the cres act.

[@duyguozkann]

@@aaronrichards19886 is this mean, as a result, they chose to pay %10 of the people that unreasonable amount (according to you) than to pay all the people who deserves that help a fair amount?

[@criipier]

So that's what happens when "Florida man" designs a website

[@LikeUntoBuddha]

"Florida man" is from Ohio.

[@warrcoww6717]

LikeUnto Buddha Ohio Man is from Pittsburgh

[@TorquemadaTwist]

@@warrcoww6717 Florida man not even from Florida. Typical Florida man, always gotta be difficult.

[@sammott8557]

@@LikeUntoBuddha Did he build Ohio's unemp site, too? If so, that would explain the troubles we have here with it.

[@Ethannesss]

for 70 MILLION dollars !

[@Messerschmidt_Me-262]

Long answer: Watch the vid Short answer: politics.

[@markclayton8977]

Long answer: Watch the vid Short answer: Republicans

[@EmmaDilemma039]

Long answer: watch a 6 minute video Short answer: watch a 6 minute video Golly, just don't have the attention span to watch something that long!

[@BobBob-ox8dk]

Mark Clayton wrong

[@nameless592]

Capitalism is the answer you were looking for.

[@Alienami]

Short answer... Crapitalism.

[@kayharukawa]

moral of the story: if you’re poor in america, have fun

[@goldiortm5351]

If you're poor in a 2nd or 3rd world country you will live in a bridge eating garbage.

[@genieglasslamp5028]

@@goldiortm5351 Yea that happens here too I've seen it.

[@kayharukawa]

@@goldiortm5351 the same thing happens in america america isnt only nyc, la and san francisco like what people show you on the news. the poor in america live paycheck to paycheck and are typically one illness away from a lifetime of debt

[@goldiortm5351]

@@kayharukawa youtube keeps deleting my comments these sickos.

[@marktwazi3258]

If you're poor in America you can just pull yourself up by the bootstraps

[@howtobebasic2122]

i still haven't received a unemployment check in over 3 MONTHS!!!!

[@elenam3798]

Praying for u🙏🏼

[@brittanysparkles1175]

Im in the same boat. I finally got to actually talk to someone with unemployment and I was told I wouldnt get paid until August or September. Week 12 of pending and told Id have to wait another 2-3 months. All the people who have had to wait has long has me will probably get the same message.

[@rickyreyes48]

Same

[@archer1949]

Same here.

[@kyle7574]

Get a job

[@sablejase]

When I thought you couldn't convince me that Florida would be any worse than I already perceived.

[@RetroYouthYouthRetro]

Florida is extremely broken. Imagine being disabled, but unable to collect ANY disability benefits because you haven't worked before ... because of your disability. During my time as an emergency worker, it was startling to find so many people without insurance because they couldn't afford the bare minimum. And sadly, this affects POC more on average. Again, Florida is EXTREMELY broken.

[@ev.c6]

Americans: "So hard to get unemployment benefits." Unemployed in Denmark: * Laughs in hygge *

[@Muritaipet]

Meanwhile in New Zealand, daughter comes home to avoid Covid in Europe. 4 days for new SIM card to be delivered during lockdown. Then she can phone Work and Income New Zealand. Gets benefit 2 days later.

[@AmazingJellyfish]

Same with Canada. cerb is so easy to apply for. And if you set up to get your tax refund automatically deposited into your account you get cerb within a week. And they made it east 2000 per eligible person.

[@idyllsend6481]

Comparing Europe to the US is an insult at this point.

[@d.s1488]

@@idyllsend6481 an insult to the US

[@EmperorZelos]

@YoshiPeach Mario And? They live better than US :)

[@dylanroberts2063]

"united" states.

[@flare1921]

Ikr?

[@caleb4369]

clever....

[@jwb2734]

every country goes through stuff its normal

[@skyforce2132]

Divide states makes more sense

[@skyforce2132]

Hugh G. Rection not like the us thoufh

[@electralux007]

thank you so much for covering this, as a Florida resident it means a lot to us. The state has completely abandoned us.

[@elaowczarczyk7143]

Meanwhile in Canada: *Gives $2K every month to every unemployed citizen who applies for the emergency benefit*

[@znrctrnn]

Also, you'll be keeping the same healthcare. Most of our workers laid off here will not be doing so.

[@imisstoronto3121]

And it keeps people fed, housed and safe. We also don't lose access to healthcare if we lose our job. USA has to do some serious rethinking because this pandemic has proved that the GOP idea of small government, for profit healthcare and every man for himself at the expense of society cant work in a time like this.

[@hobo101101101]

While this is true, there a many exclusions to this financial aid. You can apply for it, get the money, but once the government will start checking who is really eligible in a couple of months/years, people will have to give it back + interest. It solves the problem for the moment, but it only delays the problem to a later date.

[@imisstoronto3121]

@@hobo101101101 isnt most of the aid a grant?

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Why is it that the left in Sweden and Europe seems to have misplaced their labor market policy playbook? It’s like a game of hide-and-seek, but nobody's seeking solutions for the unemployed or those struggling from low socio-economic backgrounds. Instead, we watch as both the right and the left seem more focused on winning elections than winning hearts-turns out ideologies are all the rage, but job security doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. One would think the real competition would be who can champion the causes of the people rather than just the ballot box. Maybe they need to trade in their campaign slogans for some actual action-after all, unemployment isn’t just a talking point… it’s a live event, and right now, it feels like no one bothered to show up!

[@jijov.j1545]

Pls , make a video about "how to remove dictatorship from power"

[@sirajfadilhadiputra2124]

VOTE

[@starrybenchstudios]

Asking for a country 😅

[@someone_random1049]

We tried that, it failed, so we must vote for Biden.

[@stephaniezambrano5829]

Hi check or research about philippines EDSA revolution.

[@sudarshan3965]

It will cost lives. If you ready to sacrifice. Then reply me. I'll instruct you further.

[@Purpledlime]

it's just typical US

[@blakebramley9171]

Yep, doesn’t even surprise me

[@tiloosomega2448]

The US = Plutocracy

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

It’s amusing how the left seems to have misplaced their labor market policy measures-perhaps they left them in their other pair of sensible shoes! Meanwhile, there isn’t a party in sight that seems to give a hoot about the unemployed or those from low socio-economic backgrounds. It’s as if both the right and the left are more interested in perfecting their victory dance than actually caring for the people on the dance floor. Who knew that winning elections and waving ideological flags could take precedence over, you know, actual human beings? It's like watching a game of musical chairs where no one’s even thinking about who gets to sit down!

[@nunyadambusiness3530]

Applied for Unemployment in Florida 2 months ago, still have yet to receive it.

[@cheese8912]

For the website not to work either two things have happened: The contractors cut corners on the code of the website creating a vast amount of issues that could occur. The contractors were deliberately told go make sure the system was not smooth making it much harder to apply online.

[@OriginalNotFunny]

As a software developer, the bad experience achieved described about Florida's unemployment form is very likely to come from an unexperience team and not by design. Delloite has multiple teams, some are good and others are bad, there are differences withing this team about the UX they want to implement and the programming skills and features that are needed in order for the UX to be actually good and usable. I've seen teams made this kind of errors a lot and I guarantee they were trying to suceed, but weren't ready for their goals

[@matrinoxtm]

Did this video explain how the problems with the site were political and not due to programming errors?

[@Hamzahyn4]

And then they launch before testing it?

[@EmmettJacobs]

I wish I didn’t have to scroll so far to see the screaming flaw in this piece. Deloitte and other contracting firms are infamous for subpar developers. The way media reports things, it’s no wonder we have such divisive politics. This video was the liberal equivalent to a Fox News panel.

[@OriginalNotFunny]

@@matrinoxtm it showed typical programming errors caused by bad practices and unsuccessful projects and then said that it had to be proposital to be so bad. Kinda like job shamming

[@OriginalNotFunny]

​@@Hamzahyn4 I don't know, maybe, probably actually. Forms can be very complex and it seems they went for the fancy version without having the experience of knowing most of their edge cases to test. I am just saying, this stuff happens all the time with a lot of companies, it is not conclusive as pictured that it was on purpose

[@cnnnpc4351]

Video: Why it's so hard to get unemployment benefits Reality: Spend entire video talking about Florida

[@glowfishin1]

Because Florida is the worst.

[@oOosupernicoOo]

Actually good point. Title should be more precise

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

The Great Depression 2

[@drumpounder778]

The even greater depression

[@mzaite]

Oh that started back in the Mid 70's.

[@imisstoronto3121]

it should be called the GOP Recession because their policies or lack thereof is making it worse

[@mzaite]

@@imisstoronto3121 Not for the "right" people it isn't sadly.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Politicians may fear backlash from the public if their solutions do not immediately succeed, making them more cautious in proposing bold measures. They may prefer to promote initiatives that are more popular or less controversial.

[@abstractgaming8341]

Everybody in the comments is saying the US’ welfare system is broken, but they fail to realize it was built to be difficult. If welfare was easy to obtain, more people would feel less of a need to get a job, this explains why welfare is hard to get and payments are low, and it also explains why the US’ poverty rate is lower then the “developed” countries it’s compared to. The poverty rate in the US is only 12%, compared to 20% in the UK and 15% in Germany. Considering the US’ size and population, these numbers are amazing, the welfare system is not broken, but instead effectively encouraging people to get jobs.

[@neil340]

Florida doesn't have their act together? SHOOOOCKKKINNNGGG

[@JustinBanks]

Found the BB fan

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Why is it that the left in Sweden and Europe seem to have misplaced their labor market policy playbook? It’s troubling when it feels like there’s no party willing to don the superhero cape for the unemployed or toss a lifeline to folks struggling in low socio-economic waters. Both sides of the political fence seem more intent on polishing their election brochures and pushing their ideologies than actually lending a hand to real people in need. It’s almost as if the only job creation on their agenda is creating more ways to win votes rather than creating actual jobs!

[@0utwestbreezy]

Watching this as I still have no employment or any unemployment to fall back on lol. America needs total reform.

[@warrcoww6717]

Save up some money and move to Canada, Australia, Ireland... or if you’re lucky enough to be fluent in another language you could move to that country. I’m moving to Toronto as soon as I get my FAA aircraft mechanic certification. I love the culture where I live (New York) but I don’t think I can stand the United States anymore.

[@jjia6304]

USA is a democratic country. The people wanted and voted for this life. They have no else but themselves to blame.

[@gschaaf713]

@@jjia6304 no we are a republic and our representatives have been bought out and no longer represent us. Money is politics has corrupted our government.

[@AvelierPlays]

It needs a revolution, reform is impossible at this point

[@tiloosomega2448]

I really hope after trumps act the American people will wake up and realize their democracy is melting away.

[@Cloudyedits24]

No one: Florida: hibbity hoppity your jobs are my property.

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

That what happens when we elect an alien as our governor.

[@JoseFloresEC]

This is why some states wanted to reopen early

[@TheAcujlGamer]

Again, so happy I'm European

[@PHlophe]

where in the EU tho ?

[@dimiathan]

@@PHlophe Anywhere is better than in the USA. I come from Greece and I lived in the USA for years. I feel much safer living in Greece than in the USA.

[@slekdidwbfi8692]

@@dimiathan ❤

[@compilation8800]

What is the Different

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

Stay in Europe!

[@omg.pslino]

US be like: “we don’t need unemployment benefits” Canada be like: “sorry, government is paying me too much money”

[@leaillex]

Any other developed country too

[@RandomgamingholstCoolgaming]

@B Babbich cause its 1 country.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

During election cycles or in legislative sessions, other issues may take precedence over unemployment, such as healthcare, education, or national security. This can lead to a perception that unemployment is not being adequately addressed.

[@exaucemayunga22]

"They got money for war, but don't have money to feed the poor" - 2Pac

[@_crazybrain_913]

The title is wrong, "Why government don't want to spend money" seems more accurate for me...

[@danieljohnson2393]

good joke

[@goldenproductions7831]

Lol

[@skyforce2132]

They can just PRINT THEIR OWN MONEY I DONT GET IT!!!!!

[@danieljohnson2393]

@@skyforce2132 this will cause inflation

[@touche995]

Skyforce 213 the prices will be higher in goods and items because there’s no other things to spend the printed money on. It would also make money even more useless the more you have of it.

[@JavaoftheLava]

It was surprisingly easy in California. Just sign up and about two weeks later I get a card in the mail.

[@MIKESK8DAWG41]

True it is very easy in California. But it dont pay much considering it barely will cover rent and I'm in the central valley.

[@lilacghoste8366]

Its terrible in Oregon 😂

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Large governmental systems can sometimes lead to inefficiencies or delays in implementing effective unemployment solutions. Navigating bureaucracy can slow down the response to unemployment issues.

[@__dane__]

Vox is absolutely killing it with videos lately

[@Muritaipet]

My daughter returned to New Zealand to avoid Covid 19 in Europe. It took 4 days for her new SIM card to be delivered during lockdown, so she could phone Work and Income New Zealand. Got her benefit 2 days later. We have competent government in New Zealand. We also have no Covid 19 anymore. You all need to vote better

[@namenlos4198]

Vote better in an bipolar system

[@YamiHoOu]

New Zealand benefit system isn't that good really. Mainly thanks to National gutting the system and imposing more restrictions. I would say she was lucky, but many people with health issues have issues getting the benefit or even help finding jobs suitable for them. So many people can't get benefit cause their partner earns "enough" (not really). So they are potentially trapped in that relationship...

[@Muritaipet]

@@YamiHoOu LOL. Can I just point out the irony of saying NZ benefits are not good enough. Where the video was about a system set up so they can't get any?

[@Muritaipet]

@@namenlos4198 LOL. I'd never thought of describing it as "bipolar". Well done - and true!

[@whenallissaiddonewaisad5376]

Forget about the application processes. The narrow definition to qualify in the first place is ridiculously high. I got laid off before it reached Oregon's minimum base hours period and it wasn't related to COVID so I qualify for $0 from both Oregon's UI and the PUA. Wheres the law that helps us?!?!?

[@Kingpenguin94]

In Ireland we’re getting 350 a week and my part time job only earned 150 a week so I’ve hit the jackpot haha all college students are rich now as we’ve gotten around 5.5k since it started

[@colterfink3957]

same in Australia $550 from work $750 covid benefit

[@Ammut6]

Nice! Here in US I made $260 on UE. Not including the extra $600 which would make it $860 every week. My job I only make about $3-400 a week. This has put me and my lady in a better situation for when we go to find our first home together

[@gc9362]

In Canada we’re getting 2000$ a month which is nice since I’m only 17 and was making around 500 a month before

[@ignaciosavi7739]

That is horrible

[@imisstoronto3121]

@Granpda Corey that is awful.

[@JamesBond-rb1ln]

Why is there so many problems with America’s governance. Y’all haven’t had an update in like 250 years

[@erid143]

Had to call the NM unemployment office 150 times over the course of 2 days JUST to get on hold to talk to an agent. Last time we called a month ago, we had to wait 8.5 HOURS on hold to talk to an agent.

[@brendencampbell3082]

The American Dream is a killing machine.

[@serpentzachary1340]

American dream is an illusion that the Government place to control their population

[@marktwazi3258]

The American Dream is the greatest concept of mankind, socialism and welfare is a killing machine

[@Gabriel-pj2fc]

God this country is a mess

[@tiloosomega2448]

It's more fuked that the school system it's self.

[@fiercemakeup31]

PRINT OUT THE FORMS and mail them in!! It worked for me. In the U.S. youll get an extra 600 a week from the start of pandemic till end of July. That helps alot. Dont do it online!!! PS. itll take about a month to get anything in the mail. So be patient..those 600 a week are worth it

[@PsykoFeen]

Glad i dont live in the us

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

We are too

[@ForAnAngel]

Terrified I live in Florida.

[@sam08g16]

@@ForAnAngel sorry to hear that, best of luck buddy

[@ninjaman815]

Vito Lebommil America isn’t that bad you guys are overreacting

[@marktwazi3258]

Yeah because you're lazy and don't want to work and rather steal people's money, I understand

[@K9nn9th]

So glad that we have it so much simpler here in Singapore

[@_Atlas.]

Imagine working hard for your money and then the government takes it so they can give it to someone who refuses to work.

[@_Atlas.]

So many new jobs in the last 4 years but liberals and their victim status are as lazy as ever

[@arinaira1417]

The more i learn about America, the more I realized the system is broken. I always admire, US, compared to where I live.. But seeing this.. This is just pretty sad, so deeply saddened me.

[@eleventeen1089]

ive never been this early thanks vox

[@fargoflagrant7796]

Vox, I love those synth arpeggios as much as you do but there can also be other music in the background at times.

[@drc022800]

Took me 2 months and endless hours of phone calls to get my unemployment in florida

[@nelzelpher2088]

In Minnesota, all it took was to answer 6 multiple choice questionnaires online.

[@marquisnowakowski6980]

So glad I live in Canada where there is one unemployment system that is very easy to apply and access, speaking from experience.

[@xneverendingnerd]

This should be called "Why it's so hard to get unemployment benefits in the United States".

[@mzaite]

More like "Why It's So Hard to Get Unemployment Benefits in Florida"

[@shutterchick79]

I live in New York State, and it only took me three weeks to get my benefits. I applied the Tuesday after I lost my job, as recommended due to the first letter of my last name. I then certified for my benefits weekly until my claim was processed and I started to get my payments. Michael Zeita is right, it's more of a Florida/conservative state issue than an all over America thing. I'm actually pulling in much more money on this unemployment claim than I was working. I was able to pay for an online course, and a new computer to take it with, which will help me get a work from home type job when I'm finished with the course. Not all of America us heartless.

[@PrimMuso]

Last time I was this early, Vox never yet existed.

[@einfachnurleo7099]

U = United S = States o f A = aay we are greedy

[@johngivsosi3905]

Greed is good

[@Aireis123]

It's happening in New Jersey too! There is such a burden and challenge in accessing unemployment benefits. I know people who are months behind on payments and accessing those services and no way to contact a representative, no follow up via email and no way to navigate the online system because of outstanding claims and applicants.

[@sarveedahassan3723]

In India, nobody gets even a single penny.

[@diyagheith1]

Thank God, thank God. I'm so thankful and grateful for what I have, I did have issues applying for unemployment, but in the end, it actually worked. I now get unemployment checks. I'm so sorry for everyone who is having trouble getting through

[@MrMrchatcity]

What a coincidence that's exactly how Tennessee unemployment website is. I lost my job April 5th the following morning I started filing or trying to file on the website and I spent 60 of the next 72 hours attempting to finish the application. Now it has been almost 10 weeks and I still haven't received any of my benefits or even an update on my claim. People are suffering and politicians are playing mental gymnastics with the raw data

[@mohameddhore133]

Took me 3 weeks to get mine in Minnesota, thank God the system works here!

[@glowfishin1]

I and most of my friends and coworkers are living this nightmare right now.

[@God.sDaughter]

It’s Oky. Don’t worry all will be well soon. Hold on. Don’t give up. It’s going to be alright. We all are in this together.

[@kripto999]

Stay strong guys 💪 you'll somehow get through this time Greetings from Germany 🇺🇸🇩🇪

[@Vienna3080]

We have 42 million applying for unemployment benefits and Trump is out here pretending the country is the best it has ever been

[@marktwazi3258]

no he isn't

[@billymadison2832]

Thank you VOX it’s a stressful situation here in Florida

[@ThisisTikTok]

Stay strong everyone ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼

[@someone_random1049]

Same to you, I hope you have a great day.

[@junangelojimenezcasilang1731]

❤️

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

Please do a show on how Washington has frozen unemployment for five weeks now. There is no way to get a response from them. They said they needed to verify identity of everyone. I complied within 24 hours. I am now homeless due to this. I dont know if I will ever be able to get off the streets of Seattle now.

[@draj8590]

I've been waiting over a month and not heard anything not even an email

[@liamlinson7563]

I hope i dont lose my job, the thought of losing the one thing that keeps me alive and puts a roof over my head scares me

[@sandmastermaster]

For me it’s because I’m employed

[@imisstoronto3121]

what if you lost your job?

[@Distortion0]

I worked on this system. It's not deliberately designed to be bad, but the company that makes it has no aspirations to be good. It uses a lot of outdated technology, and the older programmers are very stuck in their ways. Lots of us pushed for reform, only to get the response of "This is the way we do things". The states never threaten to cut their contract and move to a different company's product, so there's no incentive to actually improve things. Basically it's a combination of no one in charge caring and entrenched interests.

[@awung11]

Wait it is? It was extremely easy for me in CA. It was actually harder for me to tell them I don't need it anymore Edit: For a bit (might still be true) you didn't even need to submit a biweekly paper or online report

[@knivveschau6453]

NC's unemployment website is JUST like this! Reloads with every click and crashed at a different point every time I've tried to fill it out.

[@Luna-fo8np]

Once again, this is a bruh moment

[@sam08g16]

Bruh

[@fairuswful]

Many thanks for the information. A lot of content.

[@superdudeman666]

"Greatest country in the world" lololololoolololol

[@tiloosomega2448]

Yea that just delusional nationalism.

[@redfox8898]

So you could say that Florida is economically the most dangerous place in America

[@redfox8898]

As a Finnish person, that sound really scary tbh

[@banginzaza]

It is! Most of the south 😂

[@remote128]

The government should make it easier!

[@TearsfromNoah]

YES! YES! PREACH IT!

[@misceryyt2897]

As a programmer this is what happens when you have a weak server network and try to be cheap.

[@jackblack704]

Best country in the world (only if you're a billionaire).

[@skandamurgan4378]

In my country unemployment benefits don't exist if you're unemployed either you do business or starve to death.

[@BrainsApplied]

Because you live in America? 🤔

[@rugpull500]

Vox never fails to thoroughly inform about important topics. My Gen Z self thanks you!

[@TheSomeawesome]

Thanos, just cleanse the US already. It's messed up here, we need a re-do.

[@paramore4527]

I got kicked off the Florida unemployment site at least 30 times over the course of a week when I was first trying to file. It was absolutely not designed to help anyone but the state.

[@SimplePlay]

Is this some sort of American joke I'm too German to understand?

[@Abdooax]

Always great content.. just wish it was a daily thing, and the cherry on top would be a long video too

[@charlottapeterson]

is it just me or is Vox becoming the new OG discovery channel?

[@someone_random1049]

Idk but I like it.

[@kubilius11]

They could be, but they focus on the US too much

[@d.s1488]

@@kubilius11 it's the only country that matters

[@kubilius11]

Discovery is also an American media company, but they cover a variety of topics from all around the world

[@33Michael33]

Thank you for informing people.

[@helena5118]

Corona infecting people be like: 1:30

[@queensenglish123]

I used to complain about my country´s way of work, believing that it was like that because we are a developing country. I used to believe that if I lived in, the USA, for instance, my life would be a lot easier and that would fix my life. Turns out, even in the US and european countries are having difficulties with these things. I stopped despising my country and think of it as a world problem, instead.

[@nicholasrevill6610]

They should have done it like in the UK

[@prof_Sam_G]

Amen 🇬🇧

[@mrscarter6279]

In my state you can be denied for making too little money. Happened to my son, he didn’t earn enough in the fall of last year . ( and he’d been out of work for a couple of months , thankfully he found a better job than the one he left)

[@DeeTofa]

Can y'all make a video on police reform and defunding the police? It would be really helpful.

[@jerrymiemarcus]

Check the new John Oliver video om this topic.

[@GlobalTriangle]

NO Unemployment benefits

[@HowCharlieSeesIt]

Vox video #245 on why America is in fact not the best nation on Earth.

[@mrhebrew599]

It’s not.

[@Yukosan13]

Texas is in the same boat.. (before corvid 19 it was impossible to get unemployment benefits) but instead of glitchy websites is a bunch of unnecessary rules.. like first you have to be a fulltime employee who wasn't fired for miss conduct and not fired for a bunch of other reasons too.. also part time workers and contractors don't get any benefits (and those kind of jobs are what most people are labeled as) And of course if you do fit their perfect criteria then you get one check but in order to get another and another you have to fill out at least 5 job applications every week and show proof that you filled it out.. if you go to the office that means showing paper applications but sadly 90percent of jobs have online applications (so if you're like my bestie you don't own a print nor working internet at home?) So it gets even harder And if you try using the state online jobcenter website to fill out job applications there... then it's complicated and the website is messy and hard to understand and it's really hard to find jobs without placing a bunch of fliters in the search.. so very time consuming if anything.

[@RedPandad]

When I see this I am really happy that I live in Belgium cuz we do have good healthcare and unemployment help.

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

Good, stay there

[@johngivsosi3905]

You also get taxed half your income because you live in a dystopian welfare state hellhole

[@SheabutterA]

John Givsosi the irony in this statement 😂😂😂

[@CaptainOverLoad]

Just to put a update out. I contacted every inspector general my congresswoman and the media. The inspector general handled thing the way it needed to be done. If you are 12 weeks and waiting like me. I got payed finally!Make the calls. Even if its to a different branch like the inspector generals in the army or the VA by law they have to get your information to the correct inspector general. They are a important part in our government tasked with holding people accountable! Thank you vox for cover this issue. Please upvote so floridians can get this info!