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.

Reminds me of the Naval/Jocko Willinzczczczcz quote: "Easy choices. Hard life. Hard choices. Easy life."

I've learned the hard way that the vast majority of humanity doesn't think the way you (long-term). To a great extent, life has taught many of them not to.

It’s crazy. Even most of the s and p 500 is looking at next quarter over next year and beyond. Sad truth that needs to be accepted in order to properly navigate the world.

Two types of folks out there r.n. I think: 1) Those that know a fire sale is coming but don't know how bad. 2) Those in delusion. Both aren't doing anything right now.

Agree strongly and I read that david tepper agrees with group 1. I’d bet Buffett does too.