The official unemployment rate calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics excludes people who have not actively sought a job in the preceding four weeks, as they are no longer considered part of the civilian labor force." - from this article

How does that work? You still need money to survive but you’ve given up looking for work? You can’t be on welfare forever - how do those folks survive?

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          It was glib, and not at all indicative of the majority reason(s) for why people stop looking for work. Moreover, it only further stigmatizes the unemployed with its mislabeling of them. As one who overcame houselessness, I can speak from a very real and intimate knowledge of the experience, and would’ve appreciated a little more effort in conveying your meaning to increase awareness and avoid confusion.

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            1 year ago

            I can speak from a very real and intimate knowledge of the experience,

            As can I.

            I am sorry you have had this experience that but that does not give you supreme authority over how I am allowed to comment about things I have experienced.