Molson Hart

Sure -- I can't blame them for taking care of themselves right now esp if living hand to mouth. But they shouldn't get mad when that job disappears because an employer finds another way to solve it.

Capitalism can be cruel. Employer may well figure out how to do their job without them even if they do stay employed, unfortunately. I think that the extra $15k (if you get it) pales in comparison to the long-term benefits you will gain from keeping that job:

- the learning from seeing the company go through a recession - the reputation within the company, with the boss, amongst your friends as the guy who stuck with it - the sense of purpose Maybe taking the unemployment looks profit maximizing, but it won't be over the long haul.