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Govols
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07-19-2005

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Govols a private message Print Post    
Ok~I didn't word it right. But, the bottom line is he drew unemployment. Says alot about his character to sit on his butt and draw unemployment when he is very capable of working for the $ to pay rent, etc.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I'm pretty sure Zach said in the past he worked an 80 hour-week before going into the house. A lot of people draw unemployment when they are let go from high-turnover, freelance, or contract jobs, i.e. like a lot graphic design work. That's what the system is there for.

Tresbien
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08-27-2002

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tresbien a private message Print Post    
Wow I didn't realize how much Dick didn't like Dustin.

Meggieprice
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07-09-2001

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meggieprice a private message Print Post    
Oh gag me Will managed to mention Les Deux twice, including calling it the hottest place in LA.

Nala63
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09-20-2005

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nala63 a private message Print Post    
gee someone in the house said they hadn't paid taxes in years. he gets paid under the table. hope irs is waiting outside bb door.

Loppes
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07-12-2002

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loppes a private message Print Post    
Govols having been married and having my husband depend on unemployment many times over the years, and I myself as well, while both of us have been educated and professionally trained, I would disagree with that sentiment. Most people who have to draw on it are thankful that is there. And I include my 24 year old son, who has been desperately looking for work for the past 5 months, and he has a BA in Phys Educ, in a province which will be hosting the 2010 Olympics, with tons of jobs in his field.

Most people don't abuse UI, and its no different an insurance than taking out life insurance and having survivors benefit from that in someone's death.

The other option would be to be homeless or welfare. Its easy to say that about people who are capable. But to put it into perspective, think of all the Enron employees when they lost their security and jobs. I understand what you are saying and know people who use UI as their winter holiday vacation benefit.

Jameka has fallen asleep with her bible open. I assume Zach is doing the same. I wonder if BB will give them some activity to do this evening.

Loppes
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07-12-2002

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loppes a private message Print Post    
Nala "under the table"? are you referring to Dick and the tips he probably doesn't declare when he's being a bar tender?

P.s. Govol - I agree with you on Jameka and how nice it is to see her these past few days. 5 HOHs she gave up, thats got to mean something. :-)

Nala63
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09-20-2005

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nala63 a private message Print Post    
not tips, he said he got paid under the table. we were waiting for his bosses response, lol

Govols
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07-19-2005

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Govols a private message Print Post    
I agree it's nice for people that need it. The way Zach mentioned it sounded off key to me. It's his choice to live where he does knowing how much the rent will be. I have a rock in my shoe for people that live outside their means and use out tax dollars to suplement. He's too intelligent to put himself in that situation. He should plan better.

Jbean
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01-05-2002

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jbean a private message Print Post    
Loppes, this is off topic for this thread, but your live feed posts are the best! I love your editorials, too. I was going to put this in your folder once - but saw you didn't have one. Just thought I'd let you know now. :-)

Sabbatia
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08-15-2005

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sabbatia a private message Print Post    
I'll say that I've found that TX has stricter unemployment laws than most states. If you are a temp employee, or contract labor, basicaly you are out of luck. It's just not that commonplace here to draw it. You pretty much have to be laid off or fired from a job without cause to get it....and as an employer, I can tell you that I've won at least 90% of the cases against the company. Therefore, the attitude is different about it in different places in the country, based on the laws and how commonplace it is.

Meggieprice
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07-09-2001

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meggieprice a private message Print Post    
Not to say WIll is not charming- i love seeing him lol.

Can you guys say what is happening? My feeds SUCK today! ARGHHH! Even when I can keep motion for longer than five minutes I lose the sound.

Flamingo
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08-19-2003

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Flamingo a private message Print Post    
The HGs are in lockdown. D&D are reminising one F1.

Aurora
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11-24-2006

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
The FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax) is levied on employers and paid by the employer based on wages paid to employees. It does not come out of your taxes, but it is taxable income. The government actually gets part of your unemployment income, but doesn't contribute to it.

Jabelljba
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07-07-2005

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jabelljba a private message Print Post    
I don't usually listen to D/D because they're so mean. But there's no one else to watch. They are bashing bashing bashing. Zack in particular, or anyone else they think up. They do not let up on their bashing.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Dick and Dani are chit chatting in the round bed bedroom about Kail, Dustin. Zach. etc. As far as I remember Jam is asleep with her bible on the bed. Zach may be in HOH.

My sister fought for unemployment in Michigan and won. She worked part time in a nursing home and they tried to deny her. She drove 6o miles both ways to be on the clock for 4 hours and they tried to force her out by reducing her to barely 10 hours a week in the hopes she would quit before she was eligible for unemployment. There are abuses on both sides of the system.

Flamingo
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08-19-2003

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Flamingo a private message Print Post    
actually D&D are chatting & doing lots of laughing.. not bashing bashing bashing.

Aurora
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11-24-2006

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
Jabelljba, I've turned off my speakers. I peek once in a while but have stopped listening.

I think my blood pressure has fallen several points.

Loppes
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07-12-2002

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loppes a private message Print Post    
Jbean thank you very much, I don't do the member folders, because I don't have much time in between BB season, lol, and actually rarely go to that area of this site. But I absolutely appreciate your post. So thank you very much.

Its a neat pic of Jameka right now sleeping with the bible...a nice screencap for her probably. That bedroom is so bare, only the ghosts of former HGs. Dani was saying a bit ago that they each have their own bedroom. Its amazing but so true.

Tvwatcher
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04-17-2004

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tvwatcher a private message Print Post    
someone in the house said they hadn't paid taxes in years

let's see AG try to sweep THAT under the rug when the IRS comes a knockin'! LOL

Aurora
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11-24-2006

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
I worked for a company for many years. When the owner sold it he suggested I apply for unemployment even though he would be paying it. He felt he owed me that much. I collected for six months at which time I was old enough to retire and collect SS and my pension.

Buddeelove
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08-24-2007

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Buddeelove a private message Print Post    
contract employees in Tx are responsible for themselves and the employer pays nothing on them.

Loppes
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07-12-2002

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loppes a private message Print Post    
its nice to see daniele and dick bonding their relationship so well right now, at the expenses of other hgs come and gone, because it seems to be the only thing that can have them talking and not fighting with each other. If this is what will work for them, then I sincerely wish them well in their relationship after they are back in the real world.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Another story and I'll let it go...a friend of mine worked in publishing for many years. When she was laid off and begin receiving unemployment, she began volunteering much of her time in a hospice for terminally ill patients. Recently she completed her master's degree in social work. I think the turn of events worked out for her and for the system. :-)

Dani and Dick chatting about Jen.

Mammyyokum
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06-05-2005

Monday, September 10, 2007 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mammyyokum a private message Print Post    
Had a business in Indiana, closed it at the end of 2006. Here, the more claims that are filed by former employees based on the time they were in your employ, the higher the percentage rate the employer pays. We had 2 employees that collected on us during 25 years and they got it because they lied about the reason they left. We didn't fight it because they were scum and we didn't want to lower ourselves to their level.

I wouldn't stoop to do what some of these people in this house have done, either.