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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
They weren't suffering in December, when everything down here was opened up and everyone was enjoying their take-out, curbside pickup, and dine-in service. Stores had enough employees then, and - surprise surprise - there was an unemployment extension and boost then too.
What's different between December and now?
It's a rhetorical question. No need to answer.
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There is actually a lot different between December and now. A new stimulus package was passed in January and weekly payments started up again. If you recall the prior stimulus money had expired. So now folks can stay home and get unemployment plus stimulus money. I am retired so not sure if the amount is correct, but was told by 4 different folks they end up with $845 a week by not working. They can't make that much working so why work. And this will continue for 93 weeks from the date the stimulus was passed. Biggest impact is in the food service industry where folks were working for minimum wage and tips. .