Any high achievers once on benefits and how to navigate this shame?

[Tigress1039]

[exitseven]

I collected unemployment three times. I do not feel any shame for it whatsoever. Losing a job was not my fault. In all cases it was the result of external reasons. I got laid off because the company I worked for was bough by a competitor and the whole company was going to relocate to New Jersey. I was even ofered a position if I wanted to go to New Jersey. Another time I was laid off after 9/11 because business took a big nosedive and half thre office was laid off. Then I lost my job because of Covid.

[Anonymous]

By knowing the gov't squanders far far more then you could ever use. Those funds are earmarked for this. They're going to get used one way or the other. Better it go to YOU who needs it then someone who really doesn't. All you need to concern yourself with right now is putting all your energy to getting back on your feet, not contemplating shame. Everyone needs a helping hand every now and then. And we ALL pay into this system, you included. If you haven't paid it forward already you will end up paying it back in one form or another in time.👍💯

[Crazy_Turk]

I don’t think it’s anything to be ashamed of it could happen to any of us

[Crazy_Turk]

İf you knew what I’ve had to deal with you would never feel ashamed for receiving social assistance

[Anonymous]

I don't understand the question