June 28, 2010

Are Unemployment Benefits With Social Security Available?

It was past 11 o’clock in the evening when I went out from my workplace. I passed by the streets as I was heading my way home. While I was on the road waiting for a taxi, I saw a handful of out of young adults who are obviously school drop outs. They were just loitering in a nearby park. I was not even sure if they have eaten dinner already, or if they have a shelter and a family waiting for them at home. I could see their hopelessness in their eyes. I can’t help but asked myself what kind of future awaits them. They would not get a decent job because they are uneducated; therefore, they would probably get unemployment benefits with social security from the government, if there is such a program. I feel privileged to have an education and landed on a well-compensated job. On the other hand, I feel sorry for them. I feel sorry but I also feel guilty because I could not do anything to help them get out of their situation.

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