[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I think some of you are just making up stories about friends or sons or relatives or neighbors' kids just to prove a point you can't prove otherwise. To whoever had someone file for unemployment two years after they stopped working - either that person defrauded the government, and by extension - us taxpayers - or someone is lying. You -cannot- be eligible for unemployment compensation if you haven't worked for the past two years. There is actually specific criteria. Here it is:

404 - File or directory not found.)

And anyone who KNOWS someone who is intentionally defrauding the government (and by extension - we taxpayers) by refusing to try and work, or refusing to return to work if their employer offers them their job back, should be reporting that person to the department of labor.

[Aces4]

[QUOTE=OrangeBlossomBaby;1931484]I think some of you are just making up stories about friends or sons or relatives or neighbors' kids just to prove a point you can't prove otherwise. To whoever had someone file for unemployment two years after they stopped working - either that person defrauded the government, and by extension - us taxpayers - or someone is lying. You -cannot- be eligible for unemployment compensation if you haven't worked for the past two years. There is actually specific criteria. Here it is:

404 - File or directory not found.)

And anyone who KNOWS someone who is intentionally defrauding the government (and by extension - we taxpayers) by refusing to try and work, or refusing to return to work if their employer offers them their job back, should be reporting that person to the department of labor


Too bad the truth doesn’t fit your narrative. I’m the one telling the truth and I sleep well at night knowing that.

[MDLNB]

I guess there are some that when they find out that Chic fil a is closed on Sundays, won't go back again. Can't please all the people all the time. I like Culvers and plan to frequent it many times in the future, whether it is drive thru or dine in. I too get impatient and won't get into a long line, but that will not deter me from returning in the future. Sometimes we drive thru in our golf cart, and sit under a tree across the road to enjoy the open air while consuming our fresh meal. I wonder how many really care if someone stomps off in a tantrum because the dining room is closed.

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I think some of you are just making up stories about friends or sons or relatives or neighbors' kids just to prove a point you can't prove otherwise. To whoever had someone file for unemployment two years after they stopped working - either that person defrauded the government, and by extension - us taxpayers - or someone is lying. You -cannot- be eligible for unemployment compensation if you haven't worked for the past two years. There is actually specific criteria. Here it is:

404 - File or directory not found.)

And anyone who KNOWS someone who is intentionally defrauding the government (and by extension - we taxpayers) by refusing to try and work, or refusing to return to work if their employer offers them their job back, should be reporting that person to the department of labor.

Common sense doesn’t work here.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

I guess there are some that when they find out that Chic fil a is closed on Sundays, won't go back again. Can't please all the people all the time. I like Culvers and plan to frequent it many times in the future, whether it is drive thru or dine in. I too get impatient and won't get into a long line, but that will not deter me from returning in the future. Sometimes we drive thru in our golf cart, and sit under a tree across the road to enjoy the open air while consuming our fresh meal. I wonder how many really care if someone stomps off in a tantrum because the dining room is closed.

Yup. Happened at the post office the other day too. There was a line of four people. The second clerk was on break, and the first clerk had a "situation" with her customer that was causing her to take a long time to resolve it. I was the 4th person in line. The person ahead of me got fed up and left. That made me the 3rd person in line. Five minutes later, the other clerk returned from her break, and 5 minutes after that, it was my turn.

For all that people insist they're retired, what's the hurry, slow down, stop being in a rush - there are a LOT of impatient people here.

[mydavid]

Originally Posted by RICH1

The sign on the door said, short staffed use drive-thru ! My choice was Drive-off rather than get in a line that wraps around the building! What happened to this restaurant? The indoor seating has been closed all week! The staff was so pleasant and always so eager to make us happy! Do others feel the same? It will be along time before I return to Culvers!

Went there soon after they open, had to stand in line 10 minuets to order and another several minuets for them to bring the food. Didn't think much of the food or service, never went back.

[Bay Kid]

I owe, I owe, I owe, it is off to the government I go.

[Redsmom]

Originally Posted by donfey

Same thing last fall at Bob Evans and others. When the GOVERNMENT pays people to not work, when work is available, are they helping or causing harm? What do you suppose their motive is?

Tear down capitalism and replace it with Socialism.

[richs631]

Originally Posted by schwarz

Too many folks receiving too much unemployment insurance... would lose money taking a job

Agree 100%. This is not specific to Culver’s. When the government hands out money like candy to stay home it becomes a problem. Add that to today’s kids that are lazy and feel entitled and this is what you get

[richs631]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Not sure where you folks got your information about this sudden shortage of staff being the result of a windfall of money. Most people who quit their jobs do NOT collect any unemployment at all. They're not eligible for it. You can't just up and walk out on a job and expect to get your unemployment claim approved. That's not how it works.

Culver's ALWAYS has lines going around the building during the typical dinner rush. They had those lines even when the dining room was open, before the pandemic shut-downs. I'm guessing that they are -currently- short-staffed, because of normal mundane issues. One person is out on maternity leave, another is sick, another got a better job somewhere else, and another moved and no longer lives close enough to keep working there, and it all happened in the same week.

Meanwhile, minimum wage will be going up to $10/hour in September. It's very likely that some people are choosing to -not- work for $8.65/hour, for the next few months.

And yes I'm sure there are at least a few people who are taking advantage of the unemployment funding boost. However - if they are caught lying about being available, actively seeking, and able to return to work, they not only get cut off, they risk having to pay back ALL the money that was given to them from the first day of their claim.

In addition, the money is only available until the expiration date. It's not likely they'll get another extension on the extra.

With all do respect your giving to much credit to today’s generation. I’m not painting every kid with the same brush but believe me nobody and I mean nobody will ever get caught lying on an unemployment application. It’s run by the government 😂😂😂

[eyc234]

There is a huge problem with people not applying or looking for jobs. Just watch any local news and they are doing stories everyday about businesses running at half or lower capacity or even closing due to lack of employees or applicants. Go to the early days of pandemic and governor suspended requirement to show an actual real search for employment requirement to receive unemployment. If you are making as much or more staying home why go to work? Not saying that is only reason but it is hard to deny that it is not part of the problem and should be looked into as part of the solution for people going back to work.

[richs631]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Culvers employees are not seasonal employees. This is a thread about Culver's. They are not laid off for a season.

In fact, MOST people who work for a living, are NOT seasonal employees. MOST people who work for a living, do so all year round. And there are actual laws with regards to how ANYONE is allowed to collect unemployment compensation. It is regulated state-wide rather than federally. You know, that minimal government the conservative types love so much. Whether they are eligible or not for their state's unemployment compensation program is dependent on their state's criteria.

If you feel Florida's unemployment compensation is given out too generously, then take it up with the Florida government. They're the ones who make the rules around here.

FYI. This COVID thing with unemployment is not Florida’s doing it’s federal

[justjim]

The demand for workers far exceeds the supply. A labor shortage has been predicted for several years and it’s particularly problematic in The Villages where the local labor supply just hasn’t kept up with the growth and expansion. A shortage of labor has been a major issue for restaurants long before Covid because of the low wages and benefits. Florida is at or near the bottom of States on this issue of wages and benefits. It’s not only a problem for unskilled workers but also recruiting skilled employees as well. Perhaps the “sunshine” is no longer enough to attract and keep good employees.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by justjim

The demand for workers far exceeds the supply. A labor shortage has been predicted for several years and it’s particularly problematic in The Villages where the local labor supply just hasn’t kept up with the growth and expansion. A shortage of labor has been a major issue for restaurants long before Covid because of the low wages and benefits. Florida is at or near the bottom of States on this issue of wages and benefits. It’s not only a problem for unskilled workers but also recruiting skilled employees as well. Perhaps the “sunshine” is no longer enough to attract and keep good employees.

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[Pat2015]

Plenty of people haven’t missed a day of work throughout the pandemic. It’s not about feeling comfortable about going back to work at this point, it’s about getting paid to stay home and in some cases being paid more to stay home than go to work.