Last month, I suggested that the long term unemployed make plans for beyond H.R. 589. Whether H.R. 589 ever passes (or is discussed for that matter) moves closer to irrelevancy. To clarify, 14 weeks of additional unemployment benefits is not irrelevant, especially to the long term unemployed. However as a 99er moves ahead with plans for beyond HR 589, the eventual passage of H.R. 589 loses significance. The 99er is moving toward self sufficiency and would no longer qualify for benefits under H.R. 589. To further translate, the closer the plan for beyond a safety net comes to fruition, the less the need for said safety net.
In this light I am pleased to announce the launch of "Crowdsourcing A Good Life." Along with the corresponding Facebook page and Twitter account, Crowdsourcing is in part a response to the plethora of self proclaimed experts, ninjas, rockstars and sherpas so abundant in the e-marketplace. Crowdsourcing asks simple questions (for example, What is the best Mother's Day gift you have ever given or received), one at a time. Answers are solicited from the "experts" (anyone wishing to answer) in the crowd and compiled into a blog post. The Crowd is also asked to offer questions. Please take a moment to check out Crowdsourcing and let me know your thoughts.
"Crowdsourcing A Good Life" is not meant as my stand alone plan to go beyond 99erhood. Rather, it is a puzzle piece of a more comprehensive plan to become a self sufficient servicer provider entrepreneur. In that light, although my plans include tending to "Unemployed but Organized" at the current level, there is obviously the thought that other (profit driven) endeavors will take precedence. In the meantime, I still plan on advocating for unemployment equity and will keep all abreast on my progress to go beyond H.R. 589.
In this light I am pleased to announce the launch of "Crowdsourcing A Good Life." Along with the corresponding Facebook page and Twitter account, Crowdsourcing is in part a response to the plethora of self proclaimed experts, ninjas, rockstars and sherpas so abundant in the e-marketplace. Crowdsourcing asks simple questions (for example, What is the best Mother's Day gift you have ever given or received), one at a time. Answers are solicited from the "experts" (anyone wishing to answer) in the crowd and compiled into a blog post. The Crowd is also asked to offer questions. Please take a moment to check out Crowdsourcing and let me know your thoughts.
"Crowdsourcing A Good Life" is not meant as my stand alone plan to go beyond 99erhood. Rather, it is a puzzle piece of a more comprehensive plan to become a self sufficient servicer provider entrepreneur. In that light, although my plans include tending to "Unemployed but Organized" at the current level, there is obviously the thought that other (profit driven) endeavors will take precedence. In the meantime, I still plan on advocating for unemployment equity and will keep all abreast on my progress to go beyond H.R. 589.
I AM A 99ER AND I AM FAR FROM BEING LAZY, I HAVE WORKED SINCE THE AGE OF 18 AND IT'S HARD OUT HERE I AM A SINGLE MOTHER AND RIGHT NOW I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BEING EVICTED FROM MY 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT BECAUSE I HAVE NO INCOME, I CAN'T FIND A JOB PLEASE DON'T THINK I'M NOT LOOKING FOR ONE CAUSE I'M OUT EVERYDAY BEGGING FOR WORK BUT THE ECONOMY WON'T ALLOW ME TO FIND A JOB. I AM STILL HOPEFUL THAT THEY PASS THE BILL TO HELP US 99ERS CAUSE I KNOW THERE'S MORE LIKE ME. MY KIDS DEPEND ON ME AND I FEEL I LET THEM DOWN CAUSE THEY SEE ME DEPRESSED SO THEY ARE DEPRESSED TO. SO PLEASE GIVE US A LITTLE HELP. PLEASE
ReplyDeleteAnyone that considers you lazy is either cruel or stupid. The job market is very challenging and sole parental responsibilities only makes the search tougher.
ReplyDeleteHave you checked with the various social service agencies in your area either through the gov't or non-prof? Legal aid for the indigent? TANF and food stamps to help a little?
I regret that I have no words of wisdom other than don't give up, ever.
THANK YOU SO MUCH THAT REALLY MEAN ALOT TO ME TO KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE DO CARE YES I HAVE CHECKED ALL OVER I DO GET 367.00 WORTH OF FOOD STAMPS BUT AS FAR AS GETTING OTHER HELP EVERYBODY TELLING ME THE SAME THING WHICH IS WE CAN HELP YOU PAY YOUR RENT ONLY IF YOU COULD PROVE TO ME THAT YOU CAN KEEP UP WITH IT, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FOR ANY THING BUT RIGHT NOW I NEED IT AND CAN'T GET IT. AND THANKS AGAIN IF IT WAS ONLY ME I THINK I WOULD HAVE GAVE UP ALONG TIME AGO BUT I LOOK AT MY KIDS THEY ARE THE REASON I CAN'T GIVE UP.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to respond. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Without my supportive family I think your narrative would be mine as well. Just keep pushing on, there is no other option. Is there any type of service business you can start? I'm sure it's not a great option but sometimes not great options are the only options available. There are multiple no cost opportunities (like this blog which costs $0 per year) to publicize via the Internet. Let me know if I can help, we can find a way to connect in a non public forum.
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ReplyDeleteI'M SORRY UB021 I POSTED MY REAL NAME INSTEAD OF BEING ANONYMOUS BUT THAT'S ME DENISE.
ReplyDeleteHey Denise,
ReplyDeleteI prefer real names to anonymity. It lends credibility to your story. I will remove your previous post because it contains information not necessarily for the public at large.