Men Without Work

[Revoltingest]

I don't disagree.

That's the premise.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Turn it around?

How about no work no eat.

Even with work, we can barely afford to eat! We're in an economic crisis! And single adult men don't get much of any benefits, anyway!

 

[We Never Know]

Did you know that 1 in every 8 men (not in prison) in USA have had a felony conviction?
Did you know that for every unemployed male aged 25-54, that there are 3 who have stopped looking? Therefore unemployment figures are missing 3/4 of the problem.
Did you know that since WWII male labor participation has steadily declined around the world, not because of recessions or because of demand problems or because of the introduction of women into the workforce but for some other reason? It is a decline that is linear and is not affected by recessions, depressions, lack of education?
Did you know marriage is what keeps most males looking instead of not looking?
Did you know that most males not looking for work spend most of their time on entertainment?

Its a long video about a short book.

Spoiler: Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt presentation about his new book

I travel a lot. Everywhere I go I see "now hiring" help wanted" and many say with "sign on bonuses'
In my opinion if anyone isn't working, its because they don't want to work because there are plenty of jobs.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

I travel a lot. Everywhere I go I see "now hiring" help wanted" and many say with "sign on bonuses'
In my opinion if anyone isn't working, its because they don't want to work because there are plenty of jobs.

Most of which pay garbage. They're always hiring at my ****ty job, too, and there's a reason why.

 

[Revoltingest]

Plus not very manly, and it's about men
not working

I'm neither manly nor working.
But like you, neither am I a burden on the taxpayer.
Nay, I pay a whole lotta taxes.

 

[We Never Know]

Most of which pay garbage. They're always hiring at my ****ty job, too, and there's a reason why.

A little pay is better than no pay.
I had crappy paying jobs when I was young but also looked for better. When I found better I moved onto that.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Most of which pay garbage. They're always hiring at my ****ty job, too, and there's a reason why.

I see the same with a lot of jobs here. It is often the case that those who work hardest earn the least.

 

[Revoltingest]

But is it really? Many people that are disabled have to take expensive medications they couldn't afford if they weren't on Medicaid. Try to realize the big picture and not just your libertarian scope of view.

My view isn't just libertarian. Even conservatives
& socialists believe that those who can work should
work, rather than loaf at the expense of others.

It seems a hard point to convey, that it's about people
who can work but choose not to. Other posters
always try to morph what I say into denying assistance
to those in need.

 

[Audie]

I'm neither manly nor working.
But like you, neither am I a burden on the taxpayer.
Nay, I pay a whole lotta taxes.

Youd win in the manly dept.

I'd win the " who pays more taxes"

Wanna trade?

 

[Revoltingest]

Youd win in the manly dept.

I'd win the " who pays more taxes"

Wanna trade?

Nah.
I suspect that you're better off being girly.

 

[Audie]

I see the same with a lot of jobs here. It is often the case that those who work hardest earn the least.

Zactly. That's why I don't work at all.

 

[Audie]

Nah.
I suspect that you're better off being girly.

Yep.

 

[Audie]

Even with work, we can barely afford to eat! We're in an economic crisis! And single adult men don't get much of any benefits, anyway!

Where is that?

 

[Revoltingest]

I see the same with a lot of jobs here. It is often the case that those who work hardest earn the least.

Working smart is better than working hard.
To combine both can be great.
Workers should be aware that they're paid
largely based upon the value they add.
If they want more pay, pursue value.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Zactly. That's why I don't work at all.

Maybe you could have an acting career and give Astrid a run for her money!

 

[Revoltingest]

Maybe you could have an acting career and give Astrid a run for her money!

Acting is a lotta work. I hear about what
they do to find work & perform. Yuck.
Might be worth it for some at the top, but
that is a rarefied few compared to most
working actors. (Bro-in-law was one.)

 

[Debater Slayer]

Acting is a lotta work. I hear about what
they do to find work & perform. Yuck.
Might be worth it for some at the top, but
that is a rarefied few compared to most
working actors. (Bro-in-law was one.)

I know; I recall being surprised years ago to read that most actors could barely make ends meet.

My suggestion was in jest, but I'll take credit for it if @Audie follows through on it.

 

[Revoltingest]

I know; I recall being surprised years ago to read that most actors could barely make ends meet.

My suggestion was in jest, but I'll take credit for it if @Audie follows through on it.

I hope she avoids acting.
She'd post less here.

 

[Audie]

Maybe you could have an acting career and give Astrid a run for her money!

Astrid! I could be like her but I'm too short.

 

[Brickjectivity]

I travel a lot. Everywhere I go I see "now hiring" help wanted" and many say with "sign on bonuses'
In my opinion if anyone isn't working, its because they don't want to work because there are plenty of jobs.

Its a long video. His point is that all of these men not working is itself a crisis, and he wonders how to resolve it and is asking people for help figuring out how to resolve it. He's not calling for a pity party.

If more help wanted signs will fix it then great.